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.
These Three-Digit Addition Math Centers help students practice various addition strategies when adding three-digit problems. They are perfect for second-grade students who are just being introduced to three-digit addition or…
Short o worksheets that cover CVC words, sentence practice, word sorts, and cut-and-paste activities — all no-prep. These Short O Phonics Worksheets & Activities include 105 printable pages organized by…
Phonics notebooks are one of my favorite ways to help students practice decoding and reading skills. They give a little bit of a twist to traditional phonics worksheets and plenty of practice…
Do your students need some extra practice with reading and writing words with short i phonics patterns? These Short I Phonics Worksheets & Activities are perfect for your short i word work…
A fun Thanksgiving Craft that helps kids think about why they are thankful. The craft can last all month long as kids add a leaf each day with a thankful idea. Includes a graphic organizer and multiple templates. #thanksgivingcraft #thankfultree
Do your students need some extra practice with reading and writing words with short a phonics patterns? These Short A Phonics Worksheets & Activities are perfect for your short a word work centers during literacy time.
Every spring, I raise butterflies with my students using a butterfly habitat, and the butterfly life cycle quickly becomes one of the most talked-about science topics of the year. In…
Phonics Word Wheels are a fun, engaging activity for your small group reading instruction or your word work center. Easy to assemble, these word wheels allow students to create words…
My son struggles to read and it breaks my heart. Despite all of my training as a teacher, reading to him throughout this life, and a love of stories, reading…
Magnetism can be tricky to teach because students cannot see the force. They can only observe what it does. Picture books help bridge that gap. This list of magnet books…
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a selection of books perfect for the occasion? Whether it’s setting the stage for…
Looking for kindness project ideas for kids that go beyond a bulletin board display? This Seeds of Kindness craftivity guides students in identifying and committing to specific acts of kindness…