Reading aloud is an important part of the day in any classroom. These second grade picture books to read in the classroom are great for modeling …
Continue ReadingOn the list of Caldecott winners is Grandfather’s Journey, a beautifully illustrated story of cross cultural differences within a family. Use …
Continue ReadingJust like every mother, Mrs. Mallard wanted a safe place to raise her children. She wanted the family to be safe from predators like the fox. Mrs. …
Continue ReadingThis 2nd grade basic math practice test covers concepts in math\ including counting to 100, recognizing and writing the names of numbers, adding and …
Continue ReadingWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak has been a popular book for years with children, parents, and teachers. You can use this book in your …
Continue ReadingCurious George is one of the most beloved story book characters; always a favorite for my kids. These activities are great to do alongside reading the …
Continue ReadingPoetry has a rhythm. This rhythm or meter can be tapped, rapped or clapped out as the poem is read. Use percussion instruments to test …
Continue ReadingA children’s favorite, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, is a great way to reinforce the reading comprehension skills of first and second graders.
Continue ReadingChristmas is coming–and Clifford the Dog is making his stocking and getting prepared for Santa. As Clifford the Big Red Dog is learning about …
Continue ReadingKids have fun with Clifford the Big Red Dog, learning about good deeds and helping others. Teachers or parents have fun, too, with these …
Continue ReadingKids shout “Bone appétit” as they chow down on dog-bone shaped snacks and hear a story about Clifford the Big Red dog learning to count. This lesson …
Continue ReadingTry some social skills lesson plans, like this one where Clifford struggles to exercise self-control and not go cookie crazy, to teach kids important …
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