Archive for category: 2nd Grade

Non-Fiction is the New Fiction!

Non-Fiction is the New Fiction!

0 / April 2, 2012 5:04 pm

With the new Common Core Standards being introduced in most states across the country next year, in ELA (English Language Arts), you will start to see a HUGE push for your children to start reading many more non-fictional texts.  Non-fiction [...]

Math and Literacy Idea’s for “If you give a…”

Math and Literacy Idea’s for “If you give a…”

0 / March 24, 2012 11:21 am

One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” and “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” books by Laura [...]

Incorporate Science into Reading as the Seasons Change!

Incorporate Science into Reading as the Seasons Change!

0 / March 18, 2012 1:59 pm

It might be a little early for the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but, with all of this warm weather I just couldn’t resist reading books all about spring!  In my classroom right now, my Pre-K students are learning [...]

Read Across America Day!

Read Across America Day!

0 / March 3, 2012 11:23 am

Friday, March 2nd was not only the world famous Dr. Seuss’ birthday, but also “Read Across America Day” in schools across the country AND the opening of the new Dr. Seuss animated movie, “The Lorax!”  “The Lorax” was the Dr. [...]