
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

Beginning Research Projects: Native Americans Poster Project
Let’s talk about research projects for younger students. Guiding students through the research process can be stressful, but with lots of guidance, practice, and some

5 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in 2nd Grade
I know it’s still October, but guys… Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! There are so many ways to celebrate that day in

Fact Families: Building Fact Fluency with Related Facts
Building basic fact fluency is a huge focus in 2nd-grade math. Strong fact fluency makes adding and subtracting larger numbers so much easier for students.
Hi, I'm Leigh.
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