Unfinished Work Folder: The One Folder Every Classroom Needs
We have all been there… circulating the classroom, catching a glimpse of our student’s desks. There are papers everywhere, school supplies are in disarray, and
Second Grade Training Camp: End of the Year Review for 1st Grade
The end of the school year is bittersweet. You may be feeling exhausted and ready for the school year to be over. Yet, you want
National Monuments Activities: Taking Students on a Monumental Tour
Learning about National Monuments can be fun! No really! Today, I’m sharing how you can create a fun, interactive virtual tour of some of our
10 Free Social Studies Websites for the Elementary Classroom
Social Studies can have a bad reputation for being boring. I must admit it wasn’t my favorite subject to teach. I had very limited resources,
8 Life Cycle Activities Perfect for 2nd Grade
Spring has sprung, which means it’s the perfect time to learn about animal life cycles! I love doing animal life cycle activities with my students,
Snack Attack Persuasive Writing Activity for 2nd Grade
Teaching persuasive writing to your kiddos can seem tricky at first. You might find yourself wondering where to start or trying to decide what resources
9 Fun Plant Activities for 2nd Grade
The lifecycle of plants has always been one of my favorite topics to teach in 2nd grade. My students love all of the hands-on activities,
Classroom Egg Hunt Review Game That’s Admin-Approved
I’m not sure when it happened, but somewhere along the 13 years I had been teaching, fun became a four-letter word, something to be feared
Teaching Author’s Purpose with Super Storms
One of my favorite ways to touch on multiple learning standards at once? A thematic unit with a book at the heart! This post outlines