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: Start, Change, and Result Unknown

Solving word problems is difficult for students, but teaching them how to read the word problem and understand the context or situation of the word 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

Of all the word problem types, join problems are the ones students usually meet first — and for good reason. They involve combining quantities, which is a concept most kids…

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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

Open and closed syllable games and activities give students the hands-on practice they need to move from recognizing syllable types to reading and spelling multisyllabic words independently. Open syllables end…

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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 explore third-grade math concepts through hands-on puzzles. As they figure out how the pieces fit together, students use a variety of…

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Math

A Word Problem Strategy That Helps Students Analyze Before They Solve

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

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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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