Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
I spent my weekend working on 2nd Day of 2nd Grade resources! I use to do this back when I taught 2nd grade and then a couple of years ago I started celebrating the 3rd Day of 3rd Grade. Here are some snapshots of some of the activities I created: If you're a 2nd Grade teacher and would like to celebrate as well you can download the 2nd Day of 2nd Grade.
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Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.
Our first week of school in first grade! Check out how we spent our first few days of getting to know each other.
When you're still technically in school, but the conditions just aren't great for teaching, what do you do to make the most of the time? Here are 30 ideas.
This time capsule lesson plan, is a simple and quick activity for back to school. A fun lesson plan and easy activity for all grade levels!
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
20 pages. Celebrate 100 Day with some ants to help make things fun and f-ant-astic for your students! 20 pages.Celebrate 100 Day with some ants to help make things fun and f-ant-astic for your students!
We began the day with the “collection of 100” each student brought to school. I put out a large black construction paper for each student to display their collection. I like using black as it really showcases the collection. I used to have the children glue down their collections in groups of ten. But now […]
Learning centers, also known as stations at the secondary level, are ideal activities to use to bring movement into your middle school or high school classroom. Find out how to implement stations on your first day of school, as you review key ideas or terms, and as a way to preview texts.
The first week of school is unlike any other week of the school year. We are tasked with getting to know 20+ students and establishing a classroom community while still teaching them classroom and school procedures and expectations. Oh, and we have to squeeze it all into a week because we hit the ground running
Whether you're looking for a first day ice breaker or games to play at a back to school bash, this list has something for everyone!
**Updated on 7/14/18. Old version from 2015 is still included. HOW THIS PPT WORKS: I use this PowerPoint on the very first day of school. I introduce myself to the kiddos, explain how schedule and what we'll learn, and also discuss routines, rules, expectations, etc. My students’ favorite part of this PPT is always the memes! Using these funny memes shows your kiddos that your classroom environment is one that appreciates a little silliness, and allows their first day jitters to relax a bit! There are five non-editable rules included in this PowerPoint. If you would like to add your own rules and extra memes, there are editable rule slides so you can do so. *Rule 1- Raise your hand *Rule 2- Listen and follow directions *Rule 3- Be respectful to everyone *Rule 4- Be prepared *Rule 5- Do your best (My classroom has more rules than five, but these are our CORE rules.) EACH rule has 3-5 memes that go along with it. Please look at the preview to see an example. Editable rule slides go up to ten rules.
Introducing addition in Kindergarten using differentiated activities and worksheets.
In this multi-day activity, students explore environments, ecosystems, energy flow and organism interactions by creating a scale model biodome through applying the engineering design process. The Procedure section provides activity instructions for Biodomes unit, lessons 2-6, as students work through Parts 1-6 to develop their model biodome. Subjects include energy flow and food chains, basic needs of plants and animals, and the importance of decomposers. Students consider why a solid understanding of one's environment and the interdependence of an ecosystem can inform the choices we make and the way we engineer our own communities. This activity can be conducted as either a very structured or open-ended design.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my shop. I'm a nursing student and a proud mom. I understand how difficult and time-consuming school may be, and I hope to relieve some of that burden by providing high-quality notes. Hopefully, they will serve you well during school and save you time and headaches. Most importantly, this allows you to recharge and conquer the day! You got this! More than a hundred lab values are included in this PDF document. You will learn the purpose of each test and the corresponding signs and symptoms. You will know what happens when the body is in a "hypo" or "hyper" state. These notes serve as a valuable learning tool for Nursing and Medical Students. All lab values are sorted in Alphabetical order so it is easy to find. Best of all, you can't beat the price!! Over a hundred pages are included in this PDF :D!!
A blog about second grade lessons and activities.
In math centers I introduced the place value game and activity sheet from my Bugs Galore unit on TPT . This is the link for the writi...
Click to enlarge Swimming pools are a brilliant way of cooling off during a hot summer. Of course, this isn’t a particularly original idea, and hundreds of people might use a particular pool every day. Chemistry is on hand to help prevent...
I am busy planning for the upcoming school year. Summer is going by way too fast! I made this math reference page for my student’s binders/folders. I am going to put them in…
*PRINT + DIGITAL OPTION This packet is a 20 day (4 Week) At Home Learning Packet for students to continue practicing grade level skills during school closures. Please see the grid in the preview for skills covered. The subjects include ELA (Reading, Grammar, and Writing), Math, and Science. You can print this packet out to send home with your students. Each day includes 1 resource for ELA, Math, and Science. The files are organized by subject or by day. Answer keys are separate. 🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. If you have any questions, [email protected]
Hello Everyone! The 100th day of school is quickly approaching!! First graders have been counting every day from the first day of school! The number 100 is a very exciting number for our little friends! There are so many activities you can do to celebrate 100. If you haven't figured it out yet, I love to focus on one piece of literature or idea and design lessons around them that include our learning objectives for the week. I have had a lot of fun putting together this unit which includes activities for inferencing, interpreting text, poetry, written expression, questioning, conceptual categories, adverbs, comparing and ordering numbers and place value, as well as some fun activities. Here are a few pics from the unit. for your copy of my 100th day unit, click here!! Hip Hip Hooray! Our wonderful school will culminate the 100th day with a balloon release. Attached to the balloons are info cards so that anyone who finds a balloon can contact the school. A great geography, weather, and communication project!! Here are a couple pics from last year! Simply beautiful!! Just a quick side note. I received an e-mail the other day implying that I share too much, and that I should limit the "freebies" that I offer. WOW! Can someone share too much? I promise that it is not my intent to infringe on those trying to sell products. I truly don't even think my units compare to those that are for sale on various sites. (I find tons of typos on my stuff-ugh!- so unprofessional) I truly enjoy creating lessons and sharing with those who are looking for another way to teach certain concepts. From the beginning of time teachers have shared with each other for the good of their students. Should that change? What are the limits? Are there "rules" for sharing? Help!! If I have offended anyone with my offerings, please accept my apologies! On the other hand, I have also received countless comments and e-mail messages of thanks from teachers, homeschoolers, parents, and even college professors who appreciate this blog and my work, and use what I offer as springboards for their own endeavors. YAY!! That is exactly how I measure what I want to share. I am not sure which outweighs the other. Please let me know via the comment section below, or e-mail ([email protected]) what you are feeling. My heart is sad for those who are suffering because of my sharing, but also rejoicing for those who can benefit. What to do????!!! Sorry, this was a little more than a "quick side note!" Anyway, have a joyful weekend!! Nancy
Homeopathic remedy for anxiety in children.
Learn how I use two engaging picture books - The Hundred Dresses and Mr. Peabody's Apples - to help create a positive class culture in my upper elementary classroom.
Learn about The Philippines for kids with this printable country study book for kids to read facts, color, and learn. Print FREE resource!
This rounding worksheet helps your students practice rounding three-digit numbers to the nearest hundreds, tens, and ones. Download to complete online or as a printable!
Scientists argued for two hundred years about whether light was a shower of tiny particles or a series of waves. Then just as the debate was settled, Einstein came along with an answer that …
Learn how I use two engaging picture books - The Hundred Dresses and Mr. Peabody's Apples - to help create a positive class culture in my upper elementary classroom.
This review game for middle or high school students is SO MUCH FUN! I play this in my classroom before test day. It could be used for math, science, social studies or any other subject! It's an easy, active game that I often play instead of trashketball.
As a teacher, you know you make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions every day in your classroom. As an art teacher, many of those decisions include things like which standards you’ll cover in you
Get hundreds of games used in more than 1,000 Playworks schools and Playworks-trained organizations across the country! The Playworks staff has found, created, and sorted hundreds of games that will get […]
Hundreds of teachers, many of them operating in countries where teach-from-home has been in place for weeks, weigh in on the mental approach you need to stay grounded in this difficult time.
Learn how I use two engaging picture books - The Hundred Dresses and Mr. Peabody's Apples - to help create a positive class culture in my upper elementary classroom.
