Author: Jessica Boschen

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.

Math

Two-Digit Subtraction Anchor Chart

What do you use to support your students in mastering different subtraction strategies? In our classroom, we create a two-digit subtraction anchor chart. This visual reference serves as a valuable…

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Science

Science in the Kitchen: Fun Food Experiments – Easy and Safe Experiments for Kids with Everyday Kitchen Items

It’s tough being a parent in 2023! Finding meaningful activities for your kids is a challenge, given that every child will compare your suggestion with time spent on an iPad…

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Earth Science

Earth’s Place in the Universe – Shadows, Day and Night & Seasons Fifth Grade Science Activities

The following science activities focus on Earth’s position within the universe. They are designed to inspire students and enhance their understanding of essential science concepts such as shadows, day-night cycles,…

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Differentiation

Sentence Stems, Sentence Frames, and Signal Words: Key Tools to Elevate Students’ Academic Language Skills

Sentence stems and sentence frames are powerful tools for helping elementary school students, particularly English learners, learn academic language. Providing a scaffold of language to build on, sentence frames, sentence…

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Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Bookmarks to Support Academic Language

Are you wondering how you can provide valuable support for students’ reading comprehension, particularly for those who are still learning to read in English? These Reading Comprehension Bookmarks are designed…

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Instructional Strategies

Active P.E. Games for Elementary Students

Do you teach P.E. to your own classroom of students? In our school, in the lower grades, we do not have dedicated P.E. teachers. The classroom teacher is responsible for…

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Earth Science

Earth’s Hydrosphere Activities for Upper Elementary Students

Looking for engaging Earth’s hydrosphere activities for your upper elementary students? From hands-on experiments to simple models, there are many ways to help students understand how water shapes Earth’s systems….

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Earth Science

Earth’s Atmosphere Activities for Upper Elementary Students

Looking for engaging atmosphere activities for your elementary students? These hands-on ideas help students explore how Earth’s atmosphere works, from air pressure and weather to cloud formation. With the right…

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Earth Science

Earth’s Spheres Science Stations for 5th Grade (NGSS Earth Systems Centers)

Looking for a way to teach Earth’s systems without relying on another worksheet packet? These Earth’s spheres science stations give your students a hands-on way to explore how the geosphere,…

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End-of-the-Year | Summer

14 of the Best End of the School Year Picture Books to Share with Your Elementary Students

As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the memories made, the friendships formed, and the countless lessons learned. The last day of school, even…

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Classroom Management

Establishing Routines and Procedures in the Classroom – 5 Things Teachers Should Think About

The first few days of school are often filled with excitement and anxiety for both students and parents. As a teacher, you know that setting up your classroom with the…

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Math

4 of the Best Ways to Develop Math Fluency with Place Value and Math Facts

Throughout the early elementary years and beyond, developing math fluency with both place value and math facts is so important to help create a solid math foundation for students for…

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