Halloween Math Fun for 2nd & 3rd Graders
Teaching symmetry through Halloween-themed shapes and patterns is a perfect way to combine the spookiness of the season with math learning for 2nd and 3rd graders!
Lori
I am Lori Wolfe, the teacher behind Fun to Teach. I live in Ashland, Oregon with my husband Sunny. Oh gosh, my Sunny and I have been married longer than we have not been! I love to garden and play around with mass plantings. Gardening is like teaching and every year I get to recreate my garden just like my classroom! It blows my mind, but I have taught for 23+ years. Time really does fly when you are having fun. When I began teaching I was head over heels with bilingual (English and Spanish) 1st and 2nd grades. I graduated to third grade some years later and finally moved to teaching English to English language learners. That is when I found my true calling! ❤️. The creation of this website and my 2 blogs help me keep my educational practices sharp, my resources fresh and the motivation for teaching, dynamic and FUN! I’m so excited to share my love for teaching, resources, and ideas with you.
ESL Theory to Practice: The 4 D’s to Teach ELL
It is the supreme art of the [ESL] teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. ― Albert Einstein I might edit dear Einstein just a bit to indicate “art of the ESL teacher” instead! Because isn’t it true…
Math Spooky Fun Halloween Activities
-Themed Activities for Elementary Students October is rolling in and the excitement of Halloween is starting to fill the air! It’s the perfect time to incorporate some spooky fun Halloween activities into your math lessons! From counting candy to solving…
ESL Plans For October K-5 Elementary
I created a series of month by month resources I have used in my classroom over the years. In this blog post, I will explain the teacher benefits of the ESL October Monthly Curriculum Bundle and you can determine if…
ESL Strategies – Teaching Multiple Language Levels
I received an email from a fellow ESL teacher about the challenges of teaching students with varying language proficiency levels in the same classroom. I thought my response might be useful to others facing similar situations, so I decided to…
Engage 3rd Graders with Multiplication Games
Multiplication is a cornerstone of elementary math, and incorporating multiplication games into your teaching toolkit can make a significant difference. These games not only make multiplication fun and more engaging but also help students grasp complex concepts while developing critical…
ESL Tips for Teaching Elementary Newcomers
Let’s Talk About ESL Tips for Teaching Newcomers and Beginning English Language Learners! Teaching English as a Second Language to newcomers can be both rewarding and challenging. These students are often embarking on a new journey, adapting to a different…
Gradual Release of Responsibility: Step-by-Step Math Strategies 🚀
In Math Gradual Release of Responsibility is a game-changer for elementary teachers. 🚀 This step-by-step teaching strategy helps students build understanding, practice with support, and achieve independent success. Gradual Release of Responsibility – What is it anyway? The Gradual Release…
✨ Done-for-You ESL Curriculum: Time-Saving Lesson Plans & Activities for ELs
If you’re anything like me, you know that planning effective ESL lessons for English learners can feel like juggling ten things at once. Between prepping grammar mini-lessons, building vocabulary practice, and creating engaging games that actually stick, it’s easy to…
Math Vocabulary – How To Teach It!
Teaching Math Vocabulary to elementary students is easy with games! As elementary school teachers, we play a crucial role in shaping the foundational skills of our students. One of the key areas that often requires extra attention is math vocabulary.…