ELA

If you are looking to enhance the reading instruction in your classroom, then you are in the right place! Here you can grab ELA activities and resources that will engage even your most reluctant readers. Whether you are looking for a meaningful picture book recommendation, research-based reading lessons, or a quick activity to do with your students, you have come to the right place!

Homophone Fun and a FREEBIE!

Last week my class learned about homophones during Language Arts.  These word pairs are very difficult for my English Language Learners, but we made it through without growing too many

Read More »

Kevin Henkes

Happy Sunday Funday, friends!  Last week my classes dove into a Kevin Henkes author study.  It’s definitely one of my favorite units of the year!  We focused on character traits,

Read More »

Horrible Harry

  Last week we completed our first chapter book study as a class.  At the beginning of the year (and really all throughout the year) I love introducing my students

Read More »

Mudge Directed Drawing: How-To

Hey, y’all!  I’ve officially survived the first two weeks of school.  Last week we really started to dig into our curriculum.  In reading, we did our Henry and Mudge unit

Read More »

Reading Q&A

Reading Q&A Q.  How do you structure your reading block? A:  I get 60 minutes for my entire ELA block (crazy, right?!) because I’m in the dual language program.  So,

Read More »

Robert Munsch Week!

This week is Robert Munsch week in 2nd Grade at my school!  I look forward to this week every single year.  One of the best parts is hearing my kids

Read More »

Homophone Fun and a FREEBIE!

Last week my class learned about homophones during Language Arts.  These word pairs are very difficult for my English Language Learners, but we made it through without growing too many

Read More »

Kevin Henkes

Happy Sunday Funday, friends!  Last week my classes dove into a Kevin Henkes author study.  It’s definitely one of my favorite units of the year!  We focused on character traits,

Read More »

Horrible Harry

  Last week we completed our first chapter book study as a class.  At the beginning of the year (and really all throughout the year) I love introducing my students

Read More »

Mudge Directed Drawing: How-To

Hey, y’all!  I’ve officially survived the first two weeks of school.  Last week we really started to dig into our curriculum.  In reading, we did our Henry and Mudge unit

Read More »

Reading Q&A

Reading Q&A Q.  How do you structure your reading block? A:  I get 60 minutes for my entire ELA block (crazy, right?!) because I’m in the dual language program.  So,

Read More »

Robert Munsch Week!

This week is Robert Munsch week in 2nd Grade at my school!  I look forward to this week every single year.  One of the best parts is hearing my kids

Read More »