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.

Early Reading

Phonics Partner Games to Practice Word and Sentence Reading

Do you need some fun ways for your students to practice reading phonics patterns during your literacy centers? These Partner Phonics Games are a great way to engage your kindergarten,…

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Earth Science

Solutions to Natural Disasters Sort for Fourth-Grade Science Stations

Teach students about short and long-term solutions to natural disasters with a SORT about Solutions to Natural Disasters aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations for Fourth Grade. In this…

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Math

6 Great Ways to Differentiate Instruction in Math with Centers

If you are familiar with education, schools, or teachers, you have probably heard of stations, centers, or rotations. No matter what you call them, breaking up a large group of…

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Early Reading

CVC Phonics Puzzles by Sound & by Word Family

Do you need more word work centers in your kindergarten literacy stations? These CVC Phonics Puzzles are a great tool to use during your reading center or as an independent…

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Physical Science

Engaging Chemical Reactions Science Activities for Fifth Grade

Teaching fifth-grade science classes according to the NGSS standards requires extensive preparation. You work hard, but is there something in the standards you overlooked? How can you be sure? More…

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Physical Science

A Fun Types of Waves Sort for Fourth-Grade Science

Teach students about types of waves with a Types of Waves SORT about Longitudinal Versus Transverse Waves aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Fourth Grade. In this station,…

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Classroom Management

Is Your Class Too Loud? 8 Tips for a Quiet Classroom

Do you find yourself struggling with the noise level in your classroom? Have you received feedback from other teachers or your principal expressing concerns about the noise? Creating a calm,…

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Earth Science

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Sort for Fourth Grade Science Stations

Teach students about different types of energy with a Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources SORT aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations for Fourth Grade. In this station, the sort cards…

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Science

15 Fun Easter Science Experiments & Activities for Your Classroom

What’s better than a room full of chocolate bunnies and cream-filled eggs? Well, nothing really, but Easter science experiments come close! We’ve curated 15 activities to help you celebrate Easter…

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Life Science

Sort Organisms into Kingdoms – Plants, Fungi, Algae, and Lichen

Teach students about fungus, lichen, algae, and plants with a SORT about identifying Plants and Organisms aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations for Fourth Grade. In this station, students…

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Life Science

Different Types of Nerve Cells Science Activity for Fourth-Graders

Students can explore how their bodies interpret the world around them by exploring the nervous system and nerve cells. Specifically, by examining nerve cells related to mechanical senses, pain, temperature,…

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Early Reading

Phonics and Phonemic Awareness Activities to Support Early Readers

If you’re a teacher, then you know that helping young students develop strong reading skills is essential. One of the best ways to do this is by promoting phonics and…

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