
Arctic Thematic Unit: Part Two
So let’s dive into the second week of our Arctic Thematic Unit! Didn’t get a chance to read about our first week? Check it out

Arctic Thematic Unit Study: Part One
Brr! It’s been cold here in sunny Florida! Nothing like seeing our little sunshine babies all bundled up because it’s 55 degrees outside! To help

Gingerbread Fun!
We’ve had such a blast working through our gingerbread unit! It almost makes the weather outside feel like winter. I mean as much as

Fall and Turkey Fun!
It is starting to feel like “Fall” around these parts. Thank you 80 degrees with a breeze. Honestly, I’d prefer some sweater weather, but I

Gettin’ Cranky with Crankenstein
Have you ever read a book and just thought…“You are perfect! You will be my favorite.” I knew you would understand that feeling! #bookloversunite! Well… I

Sentence Practice
Is it just me, or do second graders just not seem to know how to write a complete sentence? I mean, sure, they’ll have a

Mr. Putter and Tabby Activities
Do you have a favorite book series you just look forward to sharing with your students year after year? I most certainly do! The “Mr.

Main Idea, Similes, and Bird Nests!
Can you believe it is almost the end of the year? Where has the time gone??? Well… things have def not slowed down for this

April Fool’s Day and State Testing…
State testing and April Fool’s day… Yeah… those two words should NEVER go together, but for some strange reason this is the second year in

Boogieing Up Your Responding to Text with SNOTS
If you teach in a Common Core (or fake CC state like I do) then you are very familiar with the idea of “responding to
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