5 Easy Ways to Start the 2nd Grade Day (Before the Bell!) The first 10 to 20 minutes of the school day can feel like chaos, but it doesn’t have to be wasted time! By implementing a few structured, independent activities, you can start the 2nd Grade day with a
The Classroom Lifesavers: 5 ELA Resources Your Students (and You!) Will Love When your ELA classroom gets chaotic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if you had a secret stash of tools that not only save your sanity but also get your students excited about learning? This post is
Tired of seeing the same writing errors pop up again and again? Are you students confused about parts of speech? Wish you had a more effective way to teach core ELA concepts like cause and effect without spending hours on lesson planning? If you’re ready to simplify your ELA instruction,
So you have a giant fidget popper (you know the ones that have 100 bubbles) in your classroom, but you don’t know what to do with it? Well, I am here with 4 fun ideas! Ways to Use a Giant Fidget Popper 100s grid You could make your own by
Your students can add two numbers or give you a synonym for the word sleepy, but they are not engaged at all… which is why it’s a terrific idea to incorporate themed soccer activities (or World Cup) into your lesson plans! Many students love soccer, play soccer, or watch it
Have you heard about what I call “2’s Day” yet? It’s one (or both) of the two dates this year that have all 2’s – 2/22/22 and/or 2/2/22. I heard about it in what would supposed to be a funny meme, but I thought it was super fun! And why
Have you been using Pop Its / Fidget Poppers to engage learners in the classroom? Well, check out more ways to use pop its in the classroom! They are fun engaging, visual, and hands on and get students engaged in the curriculum. New Ideas for Using Pop Its Matching Letters
Can you believe it’s already that time? To help you get the year started off right, let’s talk about 5 back to school activities for the win! I may just have a bonus idea for you, too, and a freebie!
Here comes the final post in the reading intervention series! Today I have a huge tip for you on where to find resources for your struggling readers and reading intervention all in one place. But first… Make sure you read the first three posts in the series: Reading Intervention: Where
Wondering where to start with reading intervention? Do you have students who are struggling? Check out how to get started at this blog post.