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
A Peek at 2nd Grade Reading Assessments
Are you looking for ways to help your 2nd graders with their reading comprehension? Do you find yourself stuck on what resources to use? Look
10 Linear Measurement Activities for 2nd Grade
Ok, so I’m not gonna lie… linear measurement is one of my favorite units to teach. Why? Because you can just do so much within
Measurement Anchor Chart
Are you about to start your measurement unit? Or maybe you’ve been wading in the weeds of measurement? Well… today, I am sharing a simple
9 Linear Measurement Books Perfect for Your Classroom
Gearing up to teach linear measurement? A great place to start is with a book! You guys know I love using books as a base
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