5 Solid Gold Classroom Management Tips For Teachers
Looking to tighten up classroom management this year? We've got you covered with our newest post filled with management tips for teachers! Think of this article as a one-stop-shop for teacher recommended procedures that simplify the art of classroom management....
Math Facts Worksheet Generator: Create Differentiated Practice in Seconds
The key to student academic growth is differentiating their instruction to meet individual needs. Helping students learn math facts is no exception! After the whole group teaching is done, it is time for students to work on individualized skills to promote their math...
All Access: Your Last Minute Teaching Lesson Planner
Is this your first time hearing about All Access? Have you heard about it, or are hesitant to make the next move? Do you have All Access, but want to know more about its benefits? Or, are you looking for no prep 2nd grade activities & no prep 1st grade activities?...
Fall into Learning: Beginning of Fall Activities for the Primary Grades
It seems like the school year ends, summer flies by and just like that, it is back to school time! When the whirlwind called summer is done, it is time to plan some fun (and low prep) beginning of fall activities for your 1st or 2nd grade students. But fear not,...
How to Make Your Own Crossword Puzzles: A List of Ideas for Classroom Use
Crossword puzzles can be a fun challenge for students, a bit of a detour from the same old independent activities. Many teachers decide to make their own crossword puzzles to align with their classroom instruction, only to find the tools out there create something...
1st Grade Lucky to Learn Math Curriculum: Step-By-Step Addition Lesson
Teachers asked and we answered! Thanks to the raving popularity of our 2nd grade Lucky to Learn Math Currculum, Team Lucky Little Learners now has a full year math curriculum for first grade too! We've got our first grade teachers covered with standards-based,...
Teacher Membership Options: How to Choose the Right Fit
In this tech savvy age, there seems to be online subscription sites for every need. Teaching is no exception. Teachers have been joining online subscription sites in large numbers. This is due to the easy access to thousands of resources in an instant. Also, these...
The Great 1st Grade Grammar Review!
Who needs a great grammar review strategy? Maybe you're a 1st grade teacher who is checking off all the grammar standards. Or maybe you're a 2nd grade teacher reviewing to get your students ready to kick off the new school year. Or maybe you are a teacher who has...
Johnny Appleseed Day for 1st Grade
As fall begins, teachers wonder what fun and special events can bring their classroom to life. One such day is John Chapman's (aka Johnny Appleseed) birthday on September 26th. Celebrated widely in first grade classrooms, a Johnny Appleseed day can be fun but time...
All Access: The Ultimate Teacher Membership for 1st & 2nd Grade Teachers
We all know teachers are swamped. Because of this busy career, many teachers, looking for some calm to their chaos, have turned to subscription sites. These online platforms have revolutionized the way teachers access resources, collaborate with their team, and stay...
Teacher Survival Kit
As the school year approaches, many teachers focus on arranging and decorating their classrooms as part of their summer prep. But, have you ever thought of creating a teacher survival kit? Your future "it is January and these kids are driving me bonkers" self will...
Glow Day Classroom Transformation
Are you ready for a classroom transformation that will shine above the rest?! If so, we have just the resource for you: Glow Day Classroom Transformation. So turn off the lights, sit back and grab your glow sticks while this post illuminates how this day will become a...
Get Ready for Next Year: Essential Summer Classroom Prep
It happens to many teachers... You are sitting outside, relaxing and taking in all things summer break, when it hits. The school planning bug. Your brain wonders if it is too early to start planning, but your heart is excited at the thought of a new school year; a...
Teaching Shades of Meaning
Hello there, you good, great, amazing, fantastic teacher! Are you looking for lesson plans and ideas to teach shades of meaning to your class? Look no further than this full, complete, comprehensive guide to teaching this skill to first and second grade students. What...
How to Teach Ordering Numbers in the Beginning of 1st Grade
There are many foundational 1st grade math skills that are vital for developing number sense. A few of these skills are comparing & ordering numbers, subitizing, counting on & back and using ten frames. The goal is to have students confident and automatic at...
Routines and Resources for 1st Grade Handwriting
Our lucky little learners make such huge strides in Kindergarten, it is amazing to witness the growth! But when summer is done, and 1st grade begins, it is time to tap into that muscle memory with letter formation and handwriting. This post will walk you through a few...
How to Teach Subitizing in 1st Grade
As teachers, we are always looking for new techniques and strategies to help our students be the best they can be. One such skill in math is subitizing. Subitizing is a vital building block for developing number sense and pattern recognition. It also greatly improves...
New 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher Must-Haves
Have you just landed your dream teaching job? Are you moving to a new grade level? Or, are you returning after a restful summer break and ready to start fresh? If so, this post has all of the teacher must haves: resources to make your new year of teaching easier! Let...
Beginning Consonants Review for 1st Grade
POV: Summer is done, and a new group of students walks through your classroom door. You are excited to start fresh and get these lucky little learners as far as you can this year. However, when you begin your phonics lessons, you see that not all of your students...
The 5 Most Important Skills for the Beginning of 1st Grade
The saying "Go slow to go fast" was MADE for the beginning of first grade. If you take your time and narrow your focus down from ALL the beginning of year things to just the essentials from day one, you'll set the stage for building more independent - and more...
Chat GPT for Teachers
Have you heard of ChatGPT? If not, this post will demonstrate how this advanced and new technology can assist teachers and save time in the classroom. Overall, ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for teachers to save time and streamline their workload, allowing them to...
Last Day of School Read Aloud Ideas
Believe it or not, the last day of school is approaching. Last day of school chaos is a real thing, and it can be hard to keep students engaged. Here's an idea: try a picture book with a corresponding activity to keep your little learners from running around the room...
Math Vocabulary Parade
Have you ever heard the Beatles song, "I get by With a Little Help from my Friends"? Not only is it a catchy tune, but the title encompasses what it is like to be a teacher. Having a teacher community to help along the way lowers the stress and builds camaraderie. One...
Teach Adverbs!
Adding adverbs can easily enhance your writing. It clearly expresses the action to the reader. To find out how to teach adverbs in your class today, keep reading! What is an Adverb? An adverb is a word that modifies a verb or an adjective. What does that mean, to...
5 Reasons Teachers are Choosing an All Access Membership
Raise your hand if you have an online membership... Netflix alone has over 230.7 Million subscribers... so there's a pretty good chance you're raising your hand right along with me! Whether you're looking for entertainment, recipes, workouts or pet toys, memberships...
Easy Mother’s Day Books to Make at School
Mother's Day is one of those holidays that sneaks up on teachers every year! If you have been searching for an easy project to send home to the special ladies in your students' lives, you are in the right place! Let's take a step-by-step look at the Mother's Day Book...
2023 Summer Reading List for Teachers
Summer is here and it's time to curl up with a nice book- or two or three! Our awesome community of teachers on Facebook had some great ideas for reading material. We've compiled a summer reading list of everything on the spectrum from professional development to fun...
Amazing Ideas for Organizing Anchor Charts
Anchor charts are an awesome way to quickly display key concepts. They are versatile visual tools that can be used across all subject areas. Most likely, you and your students have put in a lot of time, energy, and brain power to make an anchor chart that truly...
Classroom Easter Egg Hunt: Science of Reading Style!
Teachers - are you on the hunt for engaging, yet purposeful Easter-themed activities? How about activities that not only bring the fun, but also tackle a standard or two? Exciting news! Our team has created an Easter themed activity that checks off all of these boxes....
Let’s Teach Kids About Nouns!
Nouns are everywhere! Nouns are one of the easiest (and most fun!) grammar concepts to teach. Because nouns are so concrete, students can really get hands-on with grammar in this unit. Keep reading to find out how to teach nouns in your elementary classroom. I) Songs...
Fun Activities for Punctuation Practice
Hello there! Take a look around, and you'll see that punctuation is everywhere. Why is punctuation important? Without it, the reader will not know when to stop, pause, or give emphasis to certain parts of the text. Keep reading to find out how to teach punctuation to...
Everything You Need For the Last Month of School
You've made it, teachers! The end of the school year is in sight! Celebrate all the hard work and breakthrough moments of your class, or take a deep breath of relief that the year is almost over. We have tons of end of year activities to keep students learning and...
Kids’ Favorite Classroom Activities for Spring
With spring right around the corner, many teachers begin their hunt for the perfect springtime activities to keep students learning, engaged and having fun. Our team worked to compile a list of our favorite classroom activities for spring, to make this season bloom!...
Science of Reading Quick Wins for the Classroom
By now you have heard the words, "Science of Reading" (SoR) uttered a time or two. If you have ever asked yourself, "Just what is SoR, and what are some quick and easy ways to get it into practice in my classroom?", then you are in the right spot! Check out our top...
New and Fun ways to teach data & graphing
At Team Lucky Little Learners, we are always striving to do our best to assist teachers and make teaching easier and fun. One way we do this is through our facebook groups (more like PLC's). If you are new to the Lucky Little Learners universe, run and join the right...
Fun Ways to Teach the 4 Types of Sentences
Are you teaching types of sentences? Look no further than Lucky Little Learners! We have the resources you need to teach the four different sentence types to your first and second grade students. Keep reading for anchor charts, hands-on activities and centers to teach...
Springtime Classroom Transformation
It's always a good time to plan a Springtime classroom transformation! Especially since Team Lucky Little Learners has the entire day planned out for you! We call this special day, Garden Day. This post will walk you through ways to make spring in the classroom a...
How to Teach Short Vowel Digraphs
Short vowel digraphs are a phonics skill that takes practice and exposure for students to master. Surely your students have come up with the question, "What's the difference between the words read and read? " The words look the same, but sound different given the...
Teaching Long Vowels
Your students are growing as readers and writers. Introducing long vowel rules and spelling patterns is a natural next step in their reading journey. Keep reading for lessons, activities, and tips to teach long vowels in the second grade classroom. What are long...
3 Secrets to Successful (and Efficient) Team Planning
If you ask teachers, "What's the one thing you'd LOVE to improve when it comes to team planning?" The answer you'll get nine times out of ten is - "More efficient use of time when planning!" Hey, we get it! There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like your team...
Tips for Teaching Inflectional Endings
Inflectional endings may sound like a complex concept, but it's as easy as adding a few letters to the end of the word. When inflectional endings are added to the end of a word, they change the meaning or quality of the word. Let's take a look at how to teach...
Teaching Kids About Consonant Blends and Digraphs
For young readers, blends and digraphs can trip them up while reading. What's up with that jumble of letters at the beginning of a word, anyway? In this post, we will take a closer look at consonant blends and digraphs, and how to teach them to second grade learners....
Quick and Easy Emergency Sub Plans
Coming down with a cold? Need to be out of the classroom for a few days? Even if your absence from the classroom is unexpected, you can still be prepared with a fun and engaging set of substitute teacher plans. Keep reading to find out how to set up a sub folder and...
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Short Vowels
Teaching short vowels is a fundamental early literacy skill that students will continue to build on in second grade. Keep reading for lessons, activities, and tips to teach short vowels in the second grade classroom. What are short vowels? The short vowel sound of...
Classroom Procedures: Managing Unfinished Work, Take Home Folders & Absent Students
Have any of these three scenarios ever happened to you? 👉 One of your little learners constantly does not finish work in class. You want to hold them accountable to teach that the work does need to be done, as it is clear they are capable of finishing. How can you...
Classroom Procedures: Organization Hacks
Most students get excited to go shopping for school supplies. They pick out their favorite color folders and choose the markers they think are just right. School supplies are FUN, but teachers have a school supply issue they must tackle. Where to keep it all? AND can...
Two’s Day Ideas & Activities
We have all heard of the 100th day of school, and maybe even celebrated it in the classroom. However, 2nd graders deserve a special day too! Introducing: Two's Day! The date for Two's Day could be February 2nd or 22nd (2/2 or 2/22). Just a little bonus if either of...
Busy Binders For the Classroom
Have you heard the buzz about "busy binders"? Even though most people may think of binders full of activities to keep little ones busy in the car, did you know busy binders are an amazing resource for the classroom as well? This post will take a look at ideas for what...
Classroom Procedures: Routines for Transition Times During the School Day
Has this ever happened to you? You teach a seemingly flawless lesson, students were engaged. You send them off to begin independent skill work only for the room to erupt in chaos! Transitions can be tricky to manage. This post will tackle those tough to manage times...
The Complete Valentine’s Day Party Plan for 1st & 2nd Grade Classrooms
It is that time of year again....Valentine's Day is right around the corner! To prepare you for this holiday, (and to take another load off your way too full plate), we have planned out your classroom Valentine's Day party for you, down to the decorations! If you used...
