Can you believe the end of the year is already upon us? I can barely believe it myself! I wanted to share a fun and engaging idea as an alternative to Summer Review packets. I promise your students (And you!) will love making these a summer review bucket! I started using this idea a few years ago when I was… Read More
Fractions in 3rd Grade
For the past few weeks, we’ve been knee-deep in fractions. Now, in second grade fractions are “easy” you spend like a week on them and boom you move onto time. Third grade…? Yeah… not so much… we’re officially on our 4th week of fractions… yeah… Who knew there was soooo much you needed to know about fractions?! LOL! 😉 … Read More
Dental Health Activities Learning About Teeth in Kindergarten
You guys! Where did February go? I’m not gonna lie, it felt like the longest month in history, but here we are, already into March! #poof! Well, while the rest of the education world was pummeled by snow days, ice storms, and wind advisories, the Applicious classroom was busy here in Central Florida. Our focus last week? Dental Health! Here’s a… Read More
Equivalent Fractions – With a FREEBIE!
Fractions: Take Two!! Okay… a few weeks ago, I shared the beginning of our fraction unit with you. You can check out that post here! This time, we’re talking about equivalent fractions… Let’s dive into the rest of our fraction fun! (You can check out these posters and so many other fun activities for introducing fractions, here!) Start with a… Read More
SOS-An After Halloween Activity FREEBIE!!
I don’t know about you guys, but I am exhausted AND we’re only two days into the week! Halloween has got my kiddos up in a buzz. This poor teacher is living off chocolate and Crystal Light Energy! {But mostly chocolate…;)} As I am expounding all my energy just trying to get through the day, I realized that by the end… Read More
Hands on Measurement 2nd Grade
The addition and subtraction heavy hitting are FINALLY over and we’re able to move on to more “fun” concepts like measurement and arrays. It’s like when winter finally gives way to spring. (Or at least I think… here in Fl we don’t really have a “Spring” season.) Linear measurement is one of my favorite second-grade concepts and I look forward to… Read More