Things have really changed around these parts, even in just the past few days. So many schools are closing and moving towards distance learning. In times of uncertainty like this, the last thing we teachers need is to worry about how we’re going to teach our students while being stuck at home! That’s why today I’m sharing more about a… Read More
8 Math Apps Perfect for 2nd Grade
Well… here we are…scrambling to find age appropriate online resources for our students to complete at home. If you’re looking for some easy to use and fun math apps that are perfect for second grade, then you are at the right place! Today, I’m sharing eight math apps for 2nd grade. Please note, some of these apps are paid. But,… Read More
10 Free Tools for Teaching Social Studies
I have a confession… maybe it’s one that you share too… Or maybe it’s not… but either way, I must confess… I RARELY teach social studies! Now honestly, I LOVE Social Studies. But in reality, teaching it to a class of second graders was challenging. Maybe it was the next to nothing for material. Or the completely outdated resources we… Read More
Space- The Final Frontier…
I love teaching about space! Maybe it’s growing up in Florida, but there’s just something about learning about what’s beyond that gets me super excited! Space is not in our curriculum (BOO!) but I was able to work it in by using our weekly story, “The Moon”, as a launching point. (Hehe- see what I did there ;)) Here are… Read More
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 standard say? What does it mean? Which standards should my students have already accomplished? What does this standard look like in the next grade level? Looking through the standards is usually more of headache than… Read More
Creating Digital Posters with PicKids
So this is only my second year using IPads in the classroom, but I am hooked! I’m pretty sure my kids are too! 😉 I’m here to share another app that I’ve found to be SUPER user friendly (read: easy for kids AND teachers to navigate) but also with endless uses in the classroom! Have you heard of this app?… Read More