K-2 Primary
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in elementary school grades K-2.
A School-Wide Focus on Choice Reading
When the staff at an elementary school made fostering a love of reading a priority, they used these strategies to meet their goal.109
An Asset-Based Approach to Supporting English Learners’ Reading Skills
A look at what English learners need in order to develop the skills and motivation to improve their ability to read in English.504
Cultivating Joy in Writing in the Elementary Grades
An online writing group—which could be adapted for in person learning—builds confidence in students’ ability to express their ideas.241The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn
Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.1M
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.81.5k
Teaching the Concept of Equity Through Gardening
Plants can illustrate how different people need different things to be nourished—and how equality and equity differ.8.5k
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’37.5k
Creating a Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Classroom
Ensuring that all students see their culture reflected in the curriculum and classroom materials is crucial.1.2k
When Young Children Return to the Classroom
A look at how one first grade teacher creates routines and fosters a safe, nurturing environment for her students.1.6k
13 Virtual Games to Play in Your Elementary Classroom
From scavenger hunts to Pictionary, we’ve gathered a batch of virtual games to get students talking, laughing, and engaging with peers.8.9kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k
How to Spark Engagement in Math With Pictures
A popular strategy, using pictures in math class gives students another way to access math concepts and can spark great conversations.3.8k
Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured
On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply “recreating schools at home” passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.31.1k
Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.7.8k
How to Teach Handwriting—and Why It Matters
Teaching young students how to write by hand before moving on to keyboarding can help improve their reading fluency as well.49.1k