Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in your Classroom
Earth Day is a great way to introduce your students to the importance of caring for the environment. It is also the perfect time to
11 Field Trip Hacks to Save Your Sanity
Oh, springtime! The time when inside recess starts to become a memory of the past, and the weather is finally warm enough for a field
8 Fun Activities for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in your Classroom
Do you need to shake up your St. Patrick’s Day lesson plans? Look no further! Celebrate this fun and festive holiday with your students by
9 Books to Teach About Fractions
Any time I can use a book to start a math unit, I’m all about it! When it comes to teaching fractions, it is no
11 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Day of School in 2nd Grade
I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. How are we already in the second half of the school year?! Hello, 2023! With that
10 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for the 2nd Grade Classroom
Happy fall, teachers! Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, and then it’s just a skip and a hop to the holidays! If you’re looking
Fun First Day of School Math Activities
Planning for the first day of school can be stressful. After 13 years of first days, I can say there are definitely a few favorite
7 Must-Have Meet the Teacher Forms for Back to School
Back-to-school time is quickly approaching, and my mind is starting to fill up with all the things I still need to do to get ready
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
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