The discussion about books for newly independent readers has come up a lot in my social circles lately, so I thought I'd share some of the books my 8.5 year old daughter is reading. I do want to add, my daughter LOVES to read picture books, and while everyone pushes for chapter books at this … Continue reading Second Grade Book Stack
Category: Grades 1-3
MOVING Class Outside!
We took full advantage of the spring like weather this morning and spent a good portion of our time outdoors. My youngest is working on balance as she is growing so quickly that she's become a bit clumsy! Hopping up and down the walkway alternating legs is a perfect way not only to work on … Continue reading MOVING Class Outside!
Visualizing Place Value
This is a fun little place value game that I adapted from one of Peggy Kaye's place value games in the book Games for Math. It is super quick to pull together and provides a very nice visual and tactile way to experience place value and the "carrying" of numbers. Each player gets a board … Continue reading Visualizing Place Value
Thirty Days Hath September – Bean Bag Activity
We are in a measurement block right now, starting with time. I was so impressed they got this bean bag activity after just two tries! When introducing a verse with a movement game we first say the verse, clapping our hands on the beat. Then we learn the movement, and then it all comes together. … Continue reading Thirty Days Hath September – Bean Bag Activity
