Bulletin Board Tips, Tricks & Ideas
If you’re a new teacher and you’re staring at those blank bulletin boards thinking, “What in the world do I put on these??” Don’t stress. Bulletin boards are all about what is helpful for you and your students. They can serve as academic anchors to be used for student reference. They can be cute and […]
Must Have Classroom Bulletin Boards for 2nd Grade
Here’s the thing about classroom bulletin boards… some people LOVE making them and some totally despise them. I’ve always been a bit of a mixture. Putting them up is fun but taking them down is something I have to force myself to do. No matter what side of the bulletin board aisle you sit on, […]
Planning Tools For 1st Grade/2nd Grade
If you’re reading this while thinking, “How do I even begin planning for 1st or 2nd grade?” or “What I did last year didn’t work and I need to try out something new!” this is the post for you! Let’s start by going over the basics for planning for 1st grade/2nd grade. Then, we can […]
How to Create a Bucket Filler Classroom
I am a firm believer in positive and encouraging classroom environments. Students who feel safe and encouraged are being set up to take risks, challenge themselves, and work hard. There are a few ways that I achieve this in my classroom. This post will outline how to create a bucket filler classroom so your students […]
Everything You Need for Math Interactive Notebooks
If you follow Lucky Little Learners on Instagram, Facebook, Teachers Pay Teachers, or Pinterest it is no surprise to you how much love my team and I have for the humble interactive notebook. Looking at pictures of complete interactive notebooks can make some teachers feel excited and fill others with dread (so many pieces!). I’m here to tell you that interactive notebooks […]
Fun and Easy Biography Writing Projects for 2nd Grade
Informational writing is a big part of 2nd grade. It’s one of the types of text that your students will be expected to confidently read and write by the end of the year. There are a lot of ways to introduce informational writing but one of my favorites is with 2nd grade biography writing! Classmate […]