Blog of A Jenna

 Embrace the Infinite Possibilities: Infinity Pencils in a Second-Grade Classroom Hey there, fellow educators and pencil aficionados! Let's talk about a game-changer in the world of classroom supplies - the legendary Infinity Pencil. If you thought regular pencils were cool, get ready to have your mind blown! Imagine a pencil that never runs out, a pencil that defies the limits of space and time, a pencil that's as limitless as a kid's imagination during show-and-tell. Yes, you guessed it right - Infinity Pencils have landed in our second-grade wonderland, and oh boy, are they causing a stir! Gone are the days of pencil-sharpening frenzies that sound like a percussion concert in the midst of a spelling quiz. Infinity Pencils are like the superheroes of writing utensils. They just keep going, and going, and going - a bit like that rabbit in the battery commercials, but way more useful in the classroom. Picture this: no interruptions during a brainstorming session about our p

 Eduprotocol on Day 1 of 2nd grade The Introduction: I showed a blank Frayer model to my 2nd-grade students. I asked them, "What do you notice?" and "What do you wonder?" about the Frayer Model Template. Even though it was only the first day, students actively participated in a partner discussion about their observations and questions. Here are some sample student responses: "I notice there is a circle." "I wonder what to write." "I notice there are four boxes." "I notice there are lines." I then showed students how to draw a Frayer Model on their whiteboards. "Please draw a vertical line." I used my arm to guide them in gesturing verticle and said, "We stand vertical." The students mirrored my gesture and repeated my words. I did the same thing with "horizontal." I made my arm flat, put my other hand over my eyes, and pretended to squint. "The sun sets on the horizon."  The Set Up: I d

 What is Brain Breakfast? Brain breakfast is a time in our classroom, right after the soft open, where students build neurons by doing the same thing every day.  What does it include? I. Rules and Expectations     It is important to review the expectations of our classroom every single day. I keep mine simple. I got them from Power Teaching,  also called Whole-Brain Teaching . I've changed rule #5 from "Make your dear teacher happy," because I want them to think about each other. If they make each other happy, they will also be making me happy. I also added rule #6 to save my sanity.      - Rule #1: Follow directions quickly     - Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak during lesson time     - Rule #3: When you leave your seat, have a reason and return quickly.     - Rule #4: Make strong choices     - Rule #5: Make your dear classmates happy     - Rule #6: If you need something, doooooooon't call Mrs. Rodgers' name. II. Class Points Math    After we revi

It's the beginning of the year, so I thought I would share one of my favorite lessons. It's quick, easy, and powerful. You can leverage SEL learning in your room with nothing more than a piece of image origin Social Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in shaping well-rounded individuals, equipping them with essential skills to navigate life's challenges. How can such a complex idea be easily surmised in a quick and nearly cost-free activity? With a blank piece of paper. LESSON: APOLOGY EXPERIMENT Lesson Objectives: Give students a metaphor to explore the profound impact of words and actions on others  Foster the development of empathy and emotional resilience within themselves. Lesson Overview: The lesson is designed to be engaging and suitable for various age groups, providing educators with a flexible framework that can be adapted to different settings. Materials Needed: To begin the activity, each student requires a blank piece of paper. If you don't want