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!

Creative Organization Solutions for Teachers
If you follow me on Insta then you know I’ve been pretty crafty these past few weeks and I am FINALLY ready to share with

10 Alternatives to Whiteboards in the Classroom
Every teacher loves their EXPO dry erase markers. Even more? Their dry erase board. But what happens if you don’t have access to whiteboards in

Using Hand Signals for Quick Formative Assessment
One of my biggest complaints about teaching in the classroom is time. Or really, the lack thereof… time is precious. Talking/assessing seems to take up

Third Grade Training Camp: End of the Year Review for 2nd Grade
The end of the year is always the hardest part of the school year. You’re tired, the kids are crazy. Everyone just seems to want

Expo Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicator: My New Favorite Marker
Every once in a while a product comes along that takes your breath away. It makes you say, “YAAAAAAASSSSSS! Where have you been all my

5 Tips for Dealing with a Chatty Class
Tired of dealing with a *too* chatty class? Then you need to try these 5 tips for reigning in some of the classroom talking! The

Data Charting: Using Data Like a Boss
Somewhere along the way, data became a four-letter word. I’m sure it all started back when lawmakers became more focused on test scores and less

DIY Bulletin Board
As a teacher, it seems you can never have too much bulletin board space. From hanging student work, a place to keep your objectives, or

October Bulletin Board Round Up
October is just around the corner! Time to start thinking about those October Bulletin boards! Now, I’m a fan of leaving bulletin boards up all

Common Core at Your Fingertips: Exploring the Core App
As a teacher, I am constantly looking at the standards. Am I teaching this right? Where are we headed with this standard? What does the
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