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.
While natural selection is a difficult concept to teach elementary students, engaging picture books can help teachers introduce the topic and supplement their instruction. With these natural selection books, students…
Use picture books about ecosystems and engaging nonfiction texts to draw students into learning about ecosystems and the biodiversity of plants and animals within an ecosystem. These books make a…
As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, Halloween is just around the corner. But what makes Halloween such a beloved celebration for both kids and adults? Is it the spooky…
There is no denying it: Google Slides has become a must-have tool for any classroom today. With the demands of virtual learning, teachers need ways to keep their students engaged…
These Short Vowel Phonics Passages are designed for students who have not yet mastered short vowel reading. They are longer texts with more sight words and story words for older…
These Atoms and Molecules Science Stations include eight different science stations where students deepen their understanding of atoms and molecules, including the structures and properties of matter. The focus is on…
Distance learning is our new normal. Many teachers are using Google Classroom to assign work. Students are doing their assignments on Google Slides. The difficulty is that many assignments are…
Teaching from home has transformed from a temporary solution to a widespread and enduring approach to education. As we navigate this digital terrain, the distinction between physical and virtual classrooms…
Earth Day is one of those times of year when science, curiosity, and real-world connections all come together. Students are thinking about how their actions impact the planet. And let’s…
Teach students about the formation of landforms with a SORT about Slow and Fast Changes. This Slow Change vs. Fast Change Sort is aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations…
Students love playing games. Reading games can be the perfect way for students to practice key phonics skills. These Partner Phonics Games for VCE Words give your students an opportunity…
If you’re looking for an effective number line strategy for subtraction, you’re in the right place. Number lines are one of the most powerful visual models for helping students understand…
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