Are you a new 2nd grade teacher? Here are the best tips for taking on grade 2 and all the fun that comes with it!
Learn how to play the Kaboom game in your classroom to make practicing math facts, sight words, and more a blast for your students!
The first day of 2nd grade for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of 2nd grade to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!
BOOM! Sink the ships in this free printable, Hundreds Chart Battleship math game to help kindergarteners counting with 100s chart.
Explore these fun and informative ideas to build a strong classroom community in primary grades! From student jobs to team building activities, foster a sense of belonging in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. These classroom community lessons to build friendship, respect, and kindness will help you create a learning environment where students thrive. Grab the FREE classroom community activities and respect scenario role play task cards to get you started!
Chapter book read alouds for the elementary classroom. My 1st and 2nd grade kids love some of these read alouds. Come find your new favorite!
Hi Friends…. The past two weeks we have been working on Prefixes and Suffixes in our second-grade classroom! My kiddos were having such a good time brainstorming words with prefixes and then figuring out the meaning. They really had a strong grasp of the concept… I was pretty impressed. After our whole … Prefixes, Suffixes and a FREEBIE Just for YOU! Read More »
Simple tips for improving writing in your second or third grade classroom. These tips are a must if you want better writers!
Learn about five different biomes as you color and read key facts about with free printable Biome Coloring Pages for Prek-4th graders.
This Royal Classroom Transformation is a great activity for students to practice math skills while pretending to be royals for the day.
Massive list of classroom jobs for elementary students in preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade - such great ideas for classroom jobs!
I have been using interactive math notebooks in my classroom for as long as I can remember. Math notebooks are a great place for students to take notes, record definitions and sample problems, and practice new skills. They are perfect to use for direct instruction and guided practice, in small groups or as a whole class.…
Try these easy and fun second grade properties of matter science experiments with 5 cool questions for students to investigate!
I love to see my students work together! So I use a Whole Class Rewards system where students do that. This is a whole class rewards system that teachers...
When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School
Teaching Habitats to your primary students will be a breeze with my collection of resources to help make your life easier. There's even a freebie!
Real-life inspiration!
Just found out you're teaching second grade! Here's a quick start guide!
Open House ideas. Great activity for students to do to show during Open house.
Read for my favorite Amazon finds for classroom management. There's something for managing groups, getting students' attention, keeping management tools organized, and more!
Learn about plants with this 80 page botany lesson for kids! Information, worksheets, experiments, and more for elementary age!
Get helpful tips for how to manage data folders in the primary classroom. Download the free student data folders kit to get started!
Practice grade 2 math with FREE printable 2nd grade math worksheets. Turn second grade math worksheets into a FUN Mad minutes game!
Just found out you're teaching second grade! Here's a quick start guide!
Kids will have fun learning about science as they explore with these Solid, Liquid, Gas Hands on Activities for kids of all ages.
Which Back to School Activities Elementary can I use for Building Community in my Classroom? Which All About Me Activities are most engaging for my students?
Adding some fun games for reading in the classroom schedule will instantly get your kids excited to read! These 5 fun reading games are...
The 9 fun and low prep classroom team building games are the perfect addition to your class and will have your students asking for more!
I love using interactive lapbooks in the classroom. They are fun to create, engaging and can be used throughout the year to review skills taught. I finally completely my Lapbook Bundle and I am happy to share the lapbooks included with you. Whether you think your learners will enjoy creating all of the lapbooks, if you
Try these essential tips for how to run Math centers: Easy, simple, and effective organization ideas and resources for the K-2 classroom.
Are you looking for tips and tricks for working with partners in the classroom classroom? Read on to learn all the hacks!
14 Brilliant Ways to Quiet a Noisy Class! Check out these behavior management strategies for classroom management!
Learning about the changing states of matter is so fun, and sometimes delicious! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Check it out!
I LOVE these flowers!!! I also think this may be my new favorite art lesson to teach! 2nd Graders did such a fabulous job creating them– SO proud of their work!! Step-by-step directions with…
This is one of my FAVORITE art lessons for 2nd grade!! I LOVE each and every one of them!! (More info. and how they were created below! Plus a little virtual gallery walk video!) &nbs…
Learn what is under your skin with a fun life-size human body project for kids. Download FREE skeletal system bones and organ printables!
Having a growth mindset can be challenging when students start school. Kids will make mistakes, fail, and come face to face with obstacles during kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. We can teach them to have a growth mindset, persevere, and change their mindset. The Magical Yet is a top-notch growth mindset book for kids to help illustrate the power of "yet" and the importance of goal setting. You'll also enjoy FREE smart goal journal templates for your students in the classroom!
Don't have time in your day to reach every student? My 10 Minute Reading Intervention resource can help you squeeze in lessons that are fast & effective!
The best ideas for staying on top of everything.
Learn about fascinating bugs for kids with free printable insect worksheets. Fun science activity for grade 1, 2, and 3 for spring!
