Hands on reading centers 2nd grade

Literacy centers in 2nd grade are a way to achieve engaged meaningful reading instruction with differentiated activities.

Are you concerned that your students are not getting the most out of your phonics instruction? It's easy to become frustrated and feel like we're not doing

Second graders need to have hands-on practice with ELA skills in a meaningful way. This post shares some fun 2nd Grade literacy center ideas.

How do you feel when you hear the words main idea or main topic? Do you cringe or do you get excited? If I’m being honest, I used to completely tense up when this unit was up next because it’s a HARD concept for students. Not only was it really difficult for students to understand […]

Phonics with Fine Motor - a complete set of K-2 words for centers! Students will build the words with beads = hands-on learning.

Learn quick and easy ideas to help you with setting up reading centers and literacy centers in your classroom. Get them organized for the year.

Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!

Classroom teachers have a ton of daily tasks to guarantee that students are engaged and learning. It's a tough job, and a stressful one, too. Teachers wear out easily if their classrooms aren't well managed. Creating a classroom that runs itself while you teach in smaller groups is the best way to keep students engaged.

Learn about an easy routine for decoding multisyllabic words in 2nd grade text. Free tools included!

Learn how to play the Kaboom game in your classroom to make practicing math facts, sight words, and more a blast for your students!