
9 Fun and Easy Apple Activities for 2nd Grade
We made it! We made it to September. Friends… I’m not going to lie. It was hard to get here. But we’re here, and it’s

Podcast for the Classroom: 13 Student Favorites
One thing that is taking everyone by storm is listening to podcasting. I know I love listening to a few different podcasts while I’m out

The Best Back to School Books for 2nd Grade
Don’t know what to teach the first few weeks of second grade? One of my favorite places to start is with books! Books can open

5 Favorite Bulletin Board Ideas for Elementary!
How is it already time to start planning out your classroom decor and bulletin boards?! Some years this really stumps me, but other years, I’m

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
Heard you’re changing grade levels this upcoming school year? Although it is exciting, it can also be stressful! In this post I share 10 secrets

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