Best End of the Year gift ever! My kids absolutely loved it, and I love getting notes from them all summer long:)
So many amazing tips and tricks for 2nd grade classroom teachers.
Tips for helping your child with Math. Free downloads from Fun in First
Cute Christmas kid craft
Hat Printables for Dr. Seuss, Cat in the Hat, or Just Hats!
Brain Breaks
Brain Breaks For Your Classroom!
Daily Schedule
Unpack unpack STAR binder, lunch, and snack stuff coat in backpack and hang on numbered hook unstack chair grab your daily pencil bring signed agenda to be checked by teacher write morning message in word study notebook unfinished work/read silently Morning Meeting stop everything and move to carpet as soon as school announcements start morning meeting starts immediately after announcements greeting, share, news, advice box, message, pledge Resources Morning Greetings Morning Meeting…
Sit Spots: My Favorite Finds #3
I think I am in love with these things, y'all! I first read about SitSpots on one of my favorite blogs: A Teeny Tiny Teacher. You can read ...
2012 Christmas Calendars
{Click here to purchase the updated version of this product.} So I've had a ton of comments/emails about the Christmas Calendars we make. So here is an updated post with answers to your questions and free downloads for you! I make these every year for my class to give to their parents for a Christmas gift. It is a lot of work, but it is SO worth it! I have been lucky enough to have a friend come in every year and help me do it. That way I don't waste too much class time. :) It takes about 2…
What Do the Kids DO During ELA Centers?
A blog that shares tips, tools, and free resources for teachers to use in the elementary classroom.
Organizing Supplies and Classroom Photo Dump
A teacher's blog by Kelly Hong.
donation idea :: kid style
If You Give... Series Teaching Guide with activities to use with Laura Numeroff books
The Daily 5 in 2nd Grade
This is my 5th year using The Daily 5 in my classroom. Launching The Daily 5 is what I look forward to the most each fall. In this post I am going to explain how I manage The Daily 5 in my 2nd grade classroom. (The I-Chart templates are from Mrs. Jones' Creation Station.) 1. Read to Self Read to Self is the first activity I introduce to my students. I purchased my book bins from Really Good Stuff. They aren't the cheapest option, but they are well worth the money. I allow my students to have…