Okay, hold on to your seats. We are about to take off into the world of properties of multiplication and it is sure to be a bumpy ride. Teaching students the properties of multiplication is a task, for sure, but it’s so important to build this foundation for kids.  Understanding the properties of multiplication is […] The post Creative Examples for Teaching Properties of Multiplication appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

As Earth Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to engage your elementary students in fun and meaningful Earth Day activities that promote environmental awareness and stewardship. While we want to promote the preservation of Earth’s natural resources throughout the year, this holiday is a great time to deep dive into the meaning, its importance, and […] The post Fun Earth Day Activities and Crafts for Kids appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

Teaching division to 2nd-grade students can seem like a daunting task, especially when it feels like they are just now getting the hang of regrouping… amiright?! However, with the right approach, division can be a fun and exciting concept to teach. You just need the right engaging strategies to introduce division to students easily. To […] The post How to Introduce Division to Students with Ease appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

As educators, we have specific standards that must be taught. Some of those standards and skills have endless activities and lessons that can be used. However, a few standards are either difficult to teach or nearly impossible to find meaningful activities for.  As a second-grade teacher, poetry was one of those skills for me. Finding […] The post 3 Easy Ways to Use Poetry in the Classroom appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

What’s so powerful about integrating picture books into your lesson plans? Of course, it helps expand reading abilities and increase vocabulary but, beyond that, it unlocks students’ imaginations to enhance literacy skills. We can use this interest and draw them further into the story with reading response graphic organizers.  Reading response graphic organizers work wonders […] The post Slam Dunk Literacy: Pairing Picture Books with Reading Response Graphic Organizers appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

Are you ready to ignite your students’ curiosity about the wonders of a solar eclipse? There is just something so fascinating about witnessing the phenomenon of a solar eclipse. But how do you explain a solar eclipse to a child? You’d be amazed at how easily they catch on when you incorporate hands-on solar eclipse […] The post Creative Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

Sometimes the simplest, no-prep activities yield the best results for the classroom. This is especially good to know when the Spring jitters come along. You can still have effective Spring reading activities even when you and your students are experiencing tunnel vision toward Spring break. A good book, a directed drawing, and a few sticky […] The post 3 Simple Spring Reading Activities Using Sticky Notes appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

While we strive to celebrate Black history always, Black History Month is a great time to highlight inspiring Black figures who don’t often receive the level of acknowledgment as their more popular counterparts. An easy way to explore Black History Month for kids is to incorporate lesson plans on Black figures that help highlight their […] The post Exploring Black History Month for Kids: 3 Lessons Featuring Inspiring Black Figures appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

The mere sound of the word assessment likely sends sweat dripping down the faces of your students and likely, you too. As a teacher, you may be faced with long hours grading extensive math tests or finding that your students’ comprehension levels aren’t as high as you hoped. On the other hand, students may be […] The post How to Simplify Math Assessments for Elementary Students appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more

Pizza – no matter age or location, this dish is universally loved! But there’s no denying that kids make the ultimate fans. Why not bring the joy of pizza into the classroom? You can with these five hands-on and engaging pizza-themed activities for math and ELA. When you incorporate something students adore, like pizza, not […] The post 5 Engaging Pizza-Themed Activities for the Classroom appeared first on Amy Lemons ..read more