A simulation and game-based approach to teaching 2nd grade students how to follow technical and procedural texts. Students move from simple instructions to complex cycles, learning to identify missing steps and create their own process guides.
A week-long ELA homework series centered around a narrative about a squirrel's search for a rare acorn. The materials are differentiated for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade learners.
A week-long unit for 2nd graders to master procedural writing through the lens of being 'Master Makers'. Students learn transition words, sequencing, material lists, and detail-oriented instructions.
A comprehensive baseline reading assessment sequence designed for virtual tutoring environments. It includes tools for phonics screening, fluency checks, and comprehension evaluation to establish a student's starting point.
A comprehensive book study for Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs. Students will explore character traits, cause and effect, and story elements while building vocabulary and comprehension skills.
A comprehensive novel study for Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up, featuring a student journal, sequence organizers, and teacher keys designed for independent second-grade work.
A unit focused on teaching story sequencing across different primary grade levels, from simple 3-step events to complex narrative order.
A thematic unit centered on winter and snow, exploring grammar, functional language, and descriptive comparison skills.
A two-day investigation where students master the ability to distinguish between narrative and informational texts using specific text features and clues.
A 3-part reading comprehension unit focusing on identifying the main idea through engaging short stories about food, cooking, and culinary traditions.