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.

Life Science

Predator or Prey Science Sorting Activity for Third-Grade

How do animals work together to find food? How do they work together to protect themselves against enemies that attack them? Which animals eat other animals and which ones are…

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Winter

New Year Activities for Elementary Students

It’s that time of year again – the New Year! It’s a fresh start for everyone, a time to make new resolutions and set new goals. If you’re a teacher,…

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Life Science

Sort Plant Life Cycle Science Station

Teach students about the Plant Life Cycle with a SORT about plant parts aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations for Third Grade. In this station, students sort five different…

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Reading | Differentiation | English Learners

Fluency Strips for English Learners

Many teachers have English learners in their classrooms. I have a particular group of second-grade English learners who are struggling with reading fluency. They can read the words but are…

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Science

32 Holiday Science Activities and Experiments to Engage Your Elementary Students

Let the holiday cheer begin! We’ve curated 32 holly, jolly holiday science experiments and activities that are perfect for the weeks leading up to your holiday break! From creating snow…

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Physical Science

Magnetism Sorting Activity for Third Grade Science

Teach students about Magnetism with a SORT about Magnetic and Non-Magnetic objects. This science sort is aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations for Third Grade. Students read a short…

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Classroom Management

25 Ideas for End-of-the-Day Classroom Routines to Keep Your Students Calm

What do the last 15 minutes of your school day look like? Are they jam-packed with teaching up to the last minute or do you have an end-of-the-day classroom routine…

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Physical Science

Push And Pull Sorting Activity for Third Grade Science Force and Motion

Teach students about Force and Motion with a SORT about Push and Pull Forces aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Third Grade. This NGSS science station has students…

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Fall | Reading

Listening Center October & Halloween Stories for Kids on YouTube Using QR Codes

My students love to listen to stories. There’s only one of me, 20+ of them, and not enough time in the day to read all of the October stories and…

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Life Science

Ancient Animals Sort: Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore Science Activity

Teaching students about what ancient animals ate is one of those topics that instantly grabs attention. Dinosaurs? Teeth? Hunting? Plants? You already have their interest. The challenge is helping students…

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Fall

Fall Leaves Craft for Social Emotional Learning – Mistakes are Learning Opportunities

Looking for a meaningful fall leaf writing activity that goes beyond a simple craft? This fall leaves craft combines writing, social-emotional learning, and reflection into one engaging classroom project. In this…

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Life Science

Types of Mimicry Card Sort Third-Grade Science Activity

Teach students about Natural Selection with a SORT about Types of Mimicry aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations for Third Grade. This NGSS science station has students read a…

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