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Looking for some fun and easy ways to celebrate the 100th day of school in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes 100th day activities for

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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

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
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