Jessica shares her passion for teaching and education on What I Have Learned. Jessica has 16 years of elementary teaching experience and currently homeschools her two middle school boys. She enjoys scaffolding learning for students, focusing on helping our most challenging learners achieve success in all academic areas.
Books about apples can be an engaging and informative way for elementary students to learn about science, history, and culture. These books can cover topics such as the science of…
Sorting activities can be a great resource in the elementary classroom. They allow students to explore their background knowledge creatively and build upon new ideas and vocabulary words. These activities…
Syllable division is a fundamental part of phonics instruction and is closely connected to understanding syllable types. When students learn how words are divided into syllables, they begin to recognize…
Hands-on learning is an integral part of the elementary school curriculum, and what better way to engage students in science than with fun and interactive moon phase projects? Teaching the phases…
When teaching kids about history, few topics captivate and engage young learners more than biographies. Kids love learning about real people who have made a difference in our lives. Asking…
A classroom money reward system gives students a visible, tangible goal: earn classroom cash for meeting expectations, save it up, and spend it on prizes or privileges they actually want….
To leverage volcanoes as an engaging teaching tool in your classroom, we’ve put together this list of 45 volcano activities that you can use with students from kindergarten through fifth…
The chilly December weather brings the enchantment of Christmas, a season filled with imagination, joy, and a sprinkle of reindeer magic! To tap into this festive spirit, we’ve curated a…
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Father’s Day with your elementary school students, why not have them make some handmade crafts for Father’s Day in…
Thanksgiving and November are the perfect months to bring some fun, engaging writing prompts into the classroom. Turkeys, leaves changing color, pumpkins, and more – plenty of inspiration for elementary…
Elementary writing prompts give students a starting point so they can focus on the writing rather than figuring out what to write about. For elementary teachers, they are one of…
Whole group instruction strategies can make the difference between a lesson that flows and one that falls apart. When you are leading direct instruction with 20 or more students, you…
End of content
End of content