
What Every 2nd Grade Teacher Needs to Know about the New ELA BEST Standards
Well… it finally happened. The not-so-old LAFS and MAFS have been updated. And the new standards that Florida is rolling out are called Florida B.E.S.T.

Birthday Bulletin Board: Donut Bulletin Board
You guys know I love me some bulletin boards around here, and I am so excited to share this fun birthday bulletin board idea with

Tips for Changing Grade Levels
Ahh,… summer, when principals think it’s funny to stress out teachers with changing grade levels! Actually, I don’t think they think it’s funny… but it

Teacher Binder: The Teacher’s Everything Binder Set and How You Can Stay Organized this School Year
This past year, I had the amazing opportunity to step back into the classroom as a long-term sub. It was a second grade, dual language,

10 Tips for Moving Classrooms without Stress
It’s that time of year where stress is high, energy is low, and teachers are being told if they are moving classrooms! Today, I’m sharing

9 Favorite Camping Books for Your Camp-Themed Week!
Can I just say??? I LOVE a good camping-themed week! My favorite way to incorporate this theme into the school year is doing an end-of-year

9 Back to School Activities for 2nd Grade- Planning Made Easy
Ahhh, sweet, sweet summertime. The time where teachers can relax, read all the books, and even sneak off to the bathroom whenever they need to!

3 Favorite Brainstorming Technique for 2nd Grade
Organizing writing in 2nd grade can be a challenge. What if I told you there was a better way to set up your students for

Planning Made Easy: Activities for Surviving the End of the Year 2nd grade
It is no secret that the end of the school year is always the hardest time for teachers. Let’s be honest; we’re often just in