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!

Four Seasons Partners: An Easy Buddy System for the Classroom
In years past, I’ve always allowed students to find their own buddies with the understanding that we could work with everyone and anyone. There was

10 Reasons Why Teachers NEED Amazon Prime
I’ve been an Amazon Prime member for the better part of three or four years. I’m at the point in my life where I’m not

All About ME Poster Freebie
How do you get to know your students at the beginning of the year? Me boxes? Me Reports? Me Posters? For ME… pun intended, I like

Open House Gift: Sweet Success Cookie Poem
Open House is just around the corner and stress levels are always high! Standing in front of parents can always be a bit nerve-wracking, but

Organizing Your Weekly Lesson Plans: Weekly Drawer Organizer
Staying organized during the school year can be tricky. Especially if you work with a team who likes to order materials WELL in advance! One way

Tips from an OT- Guest Post
A few years ago I met an amazing Occupational Therapist when her son was in my class. Although she didn’t serve any students in my

Win the Graded Paper Battle for Once and For All!
New year, new organized you, right? About 4 years ago I made a New Year’s resolution to not spend as much time on “school stuff”

Creating a Mini Stem Lab in the Classroom
The school I worked at this past year was REALLY focused on STEM. I mean like really focused. Like so focused, the teachers worked to turn

Felt Letter Board in the Classroom
Happy New Year! Maybe it’s the coolness in the air down here (it’ll be like 50 degrees here in Central Fl) or the 2 cups

Save the Paper: 5 Alternatives for Paper and Pencil Activities
STOP! Put that paper away! Sometimes it feels like I’m cutting down a National Park just to fuel printing my classroom assessments for 44 students,
Hi, I'm Leigh.
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!




