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.
If you’re looking for books about apples to use with your elementary class, this list covers both fiction and nonfiction titles. The fiction section includes picture books, early chapter books,…
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…
When a student hits a long word and stops cold, syllable division is often the missing skill. Breaking multisyllabic words into smaller chunks is one of the most transferable decoding…
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….
This list includes 45 volcano activities for K-5 students, sorted into four types: NGSS-aligned science station lessons, hands-on experiments, research and creative projects, and writing tasks. The activities are designed…
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…
This post has 50 Thanksgiving and November writing prompts for K-5 students — 22 opinion, 15 informational, and 13 narrative — organized by type for easy use in any elementary…
Writing prompts are one of the most versatile tools in the elementary classroom. The challenge is knowing how to use them well so students grow as writers, not just complete…
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…
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