
9 Fun and Easy Apple Activities for 2nd Grade
We made it! We made it to September. Friends… I’m not going to lie. It was hard to get here. But we’re here, and it’s

The Best Back to School Books for 2nd Grade
Don’t know what to teach the first few weeks of second grade? One of my favorite places to start is with books! Books can open

What Every 2nd Grade Teacher Needs to Know about the New ELA BEST Standards
Well… it finally happened. The not-so-old LAFS and MAFS have been updated. And the new standards that Florida is rolling out are called Florida B.E.S.T.

9 Back to School Activities for 2nd Grade- Planning Made Easy
Ahhh, sweet, sweet summertime. The time where teachers can relax, read all the books, and even sneak off to the bathroom whenever they need to!

3 Favorite Brainstorming Technique for 2nd Grade
Organizing writing in 2nd grade can be a challenge. What if I told you there was a better way to set up your students for

Planning Made Easy: Activities for Surviving the End of the Year 2nd grade
It is no secret that the end of the school year is always the hardest time for teachers. Let’s be honest; we’re often just in

The 10 BEST Spring Activities for Your Classroom
Teacher friends, I know it doesn’t seem like it (hello ice storms and snowmageddon) but Spring is just around the corner! Today, I’m sharing some

Leprechaun Glitter Slime: Classroom St. Patrick’s Day Activity
Make this easy three-ingredient Leprechaun slime for your students as a fun St. Patrick’s Day activity! What’s green and gooey and full of Leprechaun magic?

Using Google Breakout Rooms in Your Digital Classroom
Teacher friends… it finally happened! Google has added Breakout rooms to their activities tab! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Now, this rollout is coming in waves, so if this

28 Ways to Celebrate I Love to Read Month
February is here! It’s a fun month in the classroom because… well, Valentine’s Day of course. And it’s Black History Month! But also Groundhog Day
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