8 Math Apps Perfect for 2nd Grade
Well… here we are…scrambling to find age appropriate online resources for our students to complete at home. If you’re looking for some easy to use
Hoppy Leap Year: Easy Leap Day Activity
So I just looked at the calendar and realized that this February is super special! We are celebrating Leap Day this year! Call me funny,
African American Inventors Research Project for 2nd Grade
So I’m more of a “teach African American history all year” type of teacher, but February is Black History Month and that makes it the
Circle, Circle, Underline: A Simple Word Problem Strategy
So let’s talk about word problems, shall we? What is it about them that just messes kids up? Is it the need to read while
Reviewing Procedures with Officer Buckle and Gloria
The first week back after Winter Break is always a hard one… the kids are not *quite* back in the routine of school, and let’s
Chapter Books Perfect for 2nd Grade
2nd grade is such a fun grade to teach reading! Most of your students are no longer still “learning how to read” and they are
10 Free Tools for Teaching Social Studies
I have a confession… maybe it’s one that you share too… Or maybe it’s not… but either way, I must confess… I RARELY teach social
Three Myths about Assessment that Need to be Debunked Now!
So there’s this notion floating around about assessment in the classroom. At some point in our educational journey, assessments became evil. A thing to pin
St Patrick’s Day Activity: Leprechaun Writing Shenanigans
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and although in 2nd grade the leprechaun did still come to visit us, we didn’t really do
Easy Valentine’s Day Classroom Craft: Hidden Heart Bookmarks
Please note, this post is sponsored by Office Depot, but all opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!
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