Make Learning Fun
Are you looking for teaching tips or resources for your classroom? Take a look at these blog posts to find some fun freebies and lesson ideas.
One minute you’re introducing silent E… and the next, half the class is staring into space while the other half is still reading “cap” instead of “cape.” Teaching long vowels can feel SO tricky, especially when students think they understand the rule but can’t apply it independently yet. The good news? A little hands-on learning goes a long way! These… Read More
If you’re a 2nd grade teacher, you already know this truth about teaching phonics: everything starts to get messy. Students who were confidently decoding CVC and blends suddenly hit a wall when they reach diphthongs and r-controlled vowels. Words like boil, bird, and car don’t follow the neat rules they’ve learned before. Why 2nd Grade Phonics Feels So Hard By… Read More
If you teach kindergarten or first grade, you already know the challenge: your students are still learning to decode simple words, yet they’re expected to write complete sentences. It can feel like you’re trying to build a bridge while the foundation is still being laid. Some students can read CVC words but freeze when it’s time to write. Others can… Read More
Are you looking for fun fine motor activities for toddlers or preschoolers? If so, you’re in luck! I’m going to share 8 ideas that are fun activities for little ones, but beneficial for fine motor too! If you’re just looking for inspiration, check out the pictures in this post. If you like the look of the printable pages though, you… Read More
Do you ever wish you could hand your first graders a fun writing prompt and watch them dive right in? Instead of staring at a blank page or saying “I don’t know what to write,” your students could have engaging prompts that spark creativity, build confidence, and make writing something they look forward to. In this post, I’ll show you… Read More
One of the biggest challenges in teaching writing is meeting the needs of every student. In one classroom, you’ll have students who find it difficult to write even a single sentence, others who can fill pages with ideas, and many who fall somewhere in between. It can feel daunting trying to support such a wide range of abilities. The key… Read More
