Tasty Tuesday

This year I found and began reading a blog called Second Grade Shenanigans. I have found many funideas on the blog but my favorite is her Tasty Tuesday writing activity. I bought her unit on Teachers Pay Teachers and it has been well worth the money. This is my class's favorite thing to do. They ask every Tuesday if this is the week we get to cook. With her unit the students complete a functional reading activity by reading a recipe. They then practice handwriting by copying the recipe. After that, they follow directions by making the recipe. Finally, they practice writing by writing a review of the recipe. Here are some pictures from the unit.