Even and odd activities can help students gain a strong number sense. Compared to last year, I have taught even and odd numbers more thoroughly this year. I really studied the standard to help deepen my kiddos understanding of even and odd numbers. My result: they are more ready for multiplication than they were last year! Give these activities a…
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Author’s Purpose Activities One Stop Shop
My students always seem to struggle with author’s purpose. There are so many author’s purpose activities, but it can be hard to find engaging ones. If you have been taught like me, you know that author’s purpose has been taught with PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain). I still love to teach with this concept! However, those pesky common core standards have…
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Epic 2nd Grade Place Value Activities
In math, it is so crucial for the students to have a strong understanding of place value. If the students understand those concepts, so many other skills will come easy! In second grade, we work specifically with hundreds, tens, and ones. Check out these 2nd grade place value activities that I use every year. Introducing Place Value Activities Straws. Lots…
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Classroom Anchor Charts
Hi. My name is Lauren Piper and I am addicted to anchor charts. I love making them. I love teaching with them. I love hanging them in my classroom. I just love me some anchor charts. In fact, when we are learning a certain skill and I don’t have an anchor chart, my kiddos always ask for one! So I…
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