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.

Math

Separate Word Problems – How to Teach By Problem Type

Solving word problems is difficult for students, but teaching students how to read the word problem and understand the context or situation of the world problem sets a good foundation for…

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Early Reading

How to Print the Blending Cards in a Variety of Formats

Blending Cards are a great tool to use with students who are learning to read. The Blending Cards are formatted whole-page, but you can print them in many different page configurations to meet…

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Math

Join Word Problems – Solve Word Problems by Problem Type

When it comes to teaching students how to solve word problems, one effective approach is to help them develop an understanding of the context in which the problem is presented….

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Physical Science

Energy Science Stations for Fourth Grade

The Energy Science Stations for Fourth Grade focuses on energy transfer and conservation of energy in moving and colliding objects, light energy, and the transfer of energy from electrical to other types…

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Early Reading

Open and Closed Syllables Games and Activities

Reading and writing open and closed syllables is a foundational skill for multisyllabic decoding. Learning to read part of a word helps students break down longer words into more manageable chunks…

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Spring

I Am Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Craftivity

A fun St. Patrick’s Day I Am Lucky Craftivity that helps students reflect on what makes them lucky. The St. Patrick’s Day Craftivity includes the clover base and a prewriting graphic organizer…

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Winter

A Free Valentine’s Day Writing Activity That Builds Growth Mindset

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and many teachers are looking for classroom activities that feel meaningful without adding stress. This free Valentine’s Day writing activity gives students a chance…

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Winter

Valentine’s Day Art Activities for Elementary School

Here are a few Valentine’s Day Art Activities that you can easily do in your classroom to brighten up the space and send home to parents. These painting activities can also…

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Winter

Valentine’s Day Flap Book

A heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Flap Book where students reflect on and describe what makes the people they care about special. This flapbook is the perfect Valentine’s Day Craft that you…

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Math

Number Puzzles for Third Grade Math Stations

Number Puzzles for Third Grade Math Stations invites students to work with third-grade math concepts using hands-on puzzles. By figuring out how the pieces fit together, students work with a variety…

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Math

A Structured Word Problem Routine that Teaches Students to Analyze the Problem

Do your students struggle to solve world problems? I am a big proponent of helping students understand the context of the word problem and solve the problem while understanding what is…

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Writing | Life Science

Write about Penguins – Informational Reading and Writing for Winter

Read and write about penguins in this great seasonal activity that can be done in January or December. Use it to kick off your informational writing unit. Here is how we…

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