Reach for Reading Activities and Resources for 3rd Grade

Reach for Reading Activities and Resources for 3rd Grade

Many school districts have recently adopted a brand new English Language Arts curriculum created by National Geographic called “Reach for Reading”.  Once a new curriculum has been adopted, it can be a HUGE challenge sifting through all of the materials received, and it takes quite a while for teachers to sort through all of these materials. read more

Teaching 2nd Grade Literacy Standards with Technology …. Now it’s easy!

Teaching 2nd Grade Literacy Standards with Technology …. Now it’s easy!

Second Grade ELA Interactive Google Resources!
Make Grammar Fun and Easy

Teaching grammar in second grade can be challenging. Sometimes it’s hard to find time to have your students practice their grammar skills. Grammar can be boring, and when students are bored, they are not engaged. Each story that read in class can contain many literacy skills that we can learned and practiced. Tie your story together with these key standards and make it fun! read more

Second Grade Reading and ELA Common Core Literacy Standards

Second Grade Reading and ELA Common Core Literacy Standards

There are so many ELA standards to teach in second grade! Within your reading and writing ELA block, it’s hard to know where to start. If you are using a reading program such as Journeys, Wonders, Reading Street, Storytown, or Open Court, standards are referenced and are sprinkled throughout your TE. But how do you know if you are hitting all of the standards that your students need to learn? This was the impetus for the creation of our new product line. read more

I Just Added 30 Minutes to My Day~ Save Time with Tailwind Board Lists!

I Just Added 30 Minutes to My Day~ Save Time with Tailwind Board Lists!

Hi friends!  I just saved time and have added 30 minutes to my day…. and since I literally found out this trick today, I had to share it with you! You just have no idea how many hours I’ve spent on Pinterest and Tailwind each day…. eeeek! read more