Finding books for 2nd graders isn’t difficult but finding books they want to read and are interested in can be challenging. To get your 2nd grader engaged and excited about reading we have found 20 fantastic 2nd grade read alouds you can enjoy together. 1. The Twits By Roald Dahl 2nd graders will love reading …
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By the time kids get to the 3rd grade they are becoming fluent readers and learning what kind of books they enjoy. But just because they can read by themselves doesn’t mean they always should. Sharing one of our 20 amazing 3rd grade read alouds with you can help kids to become more fluent readers. …
Within the framework of the United States, it is certainly true that there are few holidays as important as Veterans Day. A time when people all over the country honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives to war and conflict, and celebrate those who have served in the military both past and …
Encouraging 3 year olds to read can help with their development and give them more confidence. There are lots of excellent books to choose from, but you need to make sure that they are age-appropriate. It is also good to choose a book that has a meaningful message. We have put together this list of …
Timelines are essential for illustrating activities or events in chronological order. These can be used for event planning, research, and studies. Students can use timelines to help understand historical events and any subjects that take place in an orderly manner. Plus, they can be used during research to keep track of different intervals between discoveries …
The beauty of homeschooling is that you can get most of your book work done by noon. However, to accomplish this requires you to be 100% present with your children. As such, you can’t get distracted by any chores or cooking. Therefore, while it may be ideal to get all your work done by noon, …
Teaching art to first-grade students isn’t only about making a fun lesson they’ll enjoy. In art, they learn about color recognition and spatial awareness. They can recognize patterns and overall improve their fine motor skills. Your students should be using these abilities to enhance their art, and there’s no doubt that it’s an exciting time …
For teachers, you’ll know that there’s nothing quite as satisfying as seeing a project that you’ve organized from beginning to end become a roaring success amongst your students. Some of the most fun and exciting projects include those which are science based, as they give students the opportunity to learn about the world around them …
Those who are parents and teachers of preschoolers will know that one of the most challenging aspects of the role is coming up with fun and engaging activities. This is especially true if your children are at this age group, as it means that they’ll require more things to fill up their time and keep …
Preschoolers are naturally full of energy, and this means that they simply love to engage with games and activities that allow them to move about and use up some of their heavy energy stores. The only problem is not only are preschoolers highly energetic, but they can also be very picky and choosy, and keeping …