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.
Teaching sentence structure is tricky in elementary classrooms. Some students write short, bare sentences, while others create long run-ons that wander off course. Scoop a Sentence is a hands-on grammar…
When students are told to “add more detail” to their writing, many don’t know where to begin. That’s where stretch a sentence examples make a big difference. Seeing how a…
Teaching science is one of my favorite parts of the school day, but I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in. Between planning hands-on labs, guiding students…
If you’re looking for a way to make place value activities more exciting, these Three-Digit Place Value Mystery Number Task Cards are going to be your new favorite math resource….
Looking for a simple way to make science part of your everyday routine—without needing an extra prep period (or a miracle)? These 3rd-grade science warm-ups are designed to spark student…
Let’s be honest—teaching place value can sometimes feel like playing 52-card pickup with your math block. There are base-ten blocks here, expanded form over there, and somehow the word form…
Many teachers use graphic organizers during reading, but they’re not always sure how to use graphic organizers in a way that truly supports comprehension. It’s easy for organizers to turn…
Differentiation in reading instruction can feel like a constant balancing act. In one group, students need significant support to understand a text, while in another, students are ready to analyze…
Teaching reading comprehension can feel like one of the hardest parts of literacy instruction. You’ve read the story together, asked the questions, maybe even used a graphic organizer, and still,…
If you’ve ever watched a student carefully avoid the hardest part of an assignment while knocking out all the “easy wins,” you’re not alone. Just like adults, kids love the…
Setting goals is an essential skill for elementary students to learn, as it helps them develop responsibility, motivation, and perseverance. Journaling is a great way to encourage kids to think…
If you’ve ever read student writing and thought, “They could say so much more,” you’re not alone. Many elementary students know what they want to say, but their sentences stay…
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