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.
It is finally the most magical time of the year! The entire season feels extra special between the shimmery lights, beautiful decorations, and waiting on Santa. However, this excitement also…
Elementary students often enjoy reading biographies, which are stories about real people’s lives. Biographies for elementary students can inspire young readers by showing them that ordinary people can do extraordinary…
As the world around us changes, it’s more important than ever to teach our children how to protect our environment. One of the best ways to do this is to…
Multisyllabic decoding refers to a student’s ability to read and spell words with more than one syllable. As texts become more complex in the upper elementary grades, this skill becomes…
30 engaging and fun Halloween science experiments sorted by Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, and STEM. These Halloween science projects are easy and fun! Also includes ideas for teaching scientific method and recording sheets were students can write down a prediction and record what happened.
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, food! But it can also be a fun time to get creative in the classroom. Here are some Thanksgiving craft…
‘Tis the season for holiday gift-giving! What makes the best gifts that students can make to give their parents? Handmade gifts, of course! Gifts made with love and with a…
There are many different ways to model two-digit subtraction when solving for an unknown. In this post, we’ll explore five different methods and discuss the benefits of each for different…
Looking for a fun and educational way for kids to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos? Look no further than these reading passages and comprehension activities! Included are two…
A number line is a powerful tool for teaching a variety of mathematical concepts. They are a great visual tool for helping students understand and learn single-digit, two-digit, and three-digit…
If you’re looking for fun and engaging ecosystem activities to teach your students about food webs and food chains, then you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post,…
No matter the age of the students, October is an exciting time. Some love hayrides and picking out pumpkins. However, others love anything spooky. October activities include the scariest costumes,…
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