I think it is important for children to be able to create things when they are learning because it helps them remember a concept and be fully engaged at the same time!
Many of the "Harvey Happenings from 2nd Grade" come from ideas I find on websites. I always adapt the ideas to cater to the needs of my students. However, many ideas you will see come from me. I hope this blog gives you a little insight into how my sweet and savvy second graders learn the concepts of reading.