Classroom
Welcome to the Applicious Teacher classroom! These posts include everything and anything 2nd grade classroom. From classroom management tips, to bulletin boards, station activities, and Google Classroom, this section includes everything you need to get your 2nd grade classroom set up and running!

It’s Conference Time!
Gotta love this time of year! The kiddos are settling into the routine… bats and spiders are about to be plastered all over the classroom

Making Parent Communication EASY with Klassroom: The Parent Communication App that is so Much More!
Making Parent Communication EASY with Klassroom: The Parent Communication App that is so Much More! One of the most important parts of building a trusting

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

Birthday Bags: A Nonfood Alternative to Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom
How do you celebrate birthdays in your classroom? For me, in years past, parents would send in cupcakes, we’d sing happy birthday and that would

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

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!
Getting Ready with I-Ready: Classroom Tracking System
Does the word “I-Ready” send chills down your spine? Well… it does… or at least DID for me… that was until I figured out how

Gallery Walks: An Easy Get Up and Go Strategy to Try in the New Year!
Ready to add some new teaching strategies to your teacher tool box? If a new year isn’t the time to pull out some fun new

7 Must Read Books for Teachers in 2019
2018 is *almost* over and although I can barely believe this year has gone by so fast, I’m already starting to think about 2019 and

November Must Reads for 2nd Grade
With November just around the corner, we are officially into full-blown “I love fall ” mode. But, would it kill Florida to have a more
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The Applicious Teacher is all about creating hands-on and engaging lessons that align with the standards while still having time for your life. This is your place for ideas, tips, and resources for the REAL teacher!




