2nd Grade Math Lessons on Counting Squares in Rectangles
Mathematics instruction in the early grades often relies on clear visualization to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete understanding. By using familiar objects like baking pans and floor tiles, teachers help students connect geometry to their daily... read more
Teaching Second Grade English Language Arts Comparing Stories
…and that is why I finally settled on Comparing Stories for the second grade English Language Arts rotation this week. You know how it goes with this age group: they are great at identifying characters and plot points in a single narrative, but asking them to... read more
Helping 2nd Grade Students Use Character Voices in Reading
We have all heard it. A student stands up to read aloud, finds a string of dialogue, and races through it with the exact same monotone drone they use for the narrations. The words on the page clearly indicate that two different people are talking, yet the reader... read moreTeaching 2nd Grade Computer Science Password Basics
When you start teaching the basics of internet safety to a room full of seven-year-olds, the concept of a password often feels too abstract for them to grasp. I have found that Keeping Your Digital World Safe is a straightforward way to handle this topic in a 2nd... read more