Are you hosting any student teachers in your classroom this year? Having a student teacher is an exciting opportunity to inform and inspire the next generation of educators. A positive student teaching experience can lay the foundation for an amazing teaching career!...
Tis' the season...for grading, writing report cards, creating parent gifts, making all the art, AND spreading kindness and cheer. One way teachers do this is giving a student gift. While this is not a requirement, it is FUN! Below you will find several ideas for easy,...
Children’s’ eyes light up during the holiday season - especially when they get to engage in special holiday activities at school. But, these days, many teachers are feeling the pressure to continue with regular standards-based instruction. Guess what? You can...
A classroom morning routine is going to be the key to starting the school day. Routines provide students with a predictable structure that sets them up for success every single day. Whether you are teaching in the classroom or online this year, we have gathered some...
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea. The Lucky 2nd Grade Teachers Facebook Group has shared their ideas to help make your Christmas door decoration planning easy peasy this holiday season. Below you will find...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an important day to celebrate both in and out of the classroom. There are many important lessons for students to learn not only on this day but throughout the entire year. This post explains the different activities and videos...
February...one of my favorite months to teach at an elementary school. It's the month of kindness, friendship, love, and Valentine's Day fun. February math centers is one way I like to implement this theme along with some authentic learning of course. Keep your...
It's time to talk math centers for January! Winter has officially arrived. Up here in Minnesota the snow is piling up, the temperatures are below freezing, and the snow sports are in full force. I use these winter themed math centers as a way of practicing skills...
Christmas Around the World is a great unit to teach in the month of December. Take your students on a tour around the world as they learn about the Christmas traditions in the USA, England, Italy, Germany, France, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Canada, Mexico, Sweden,...
December can be a challenging month for classroom teachers. Christmas Math centers can be a great way to keep your 2nd graders engaged and learning throughout the month. Take a look at 10 Christmas math centers that your students could be doing this month....
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