directed drawings in 1st or 2nd grade

How to Use Directed Drawings in the Classroom

Have you tried directed drawings with your students yet? They are a really fun way to work on following directions, fine motor skills, stamina, and focus. Additionally, most kids love drawing!  Despite our best efforts, there are always students in our class who simply don’t

2nd Grade Classroom Procedures (Part 1)

Having basic classroom procedures in place can make your school days run so much more smoothly! Everyone knows where materials belong and what to do in common situations (like when your pencil needs to be sharpened or when it’s time to walk in the hallway).

2nd Grade Classroom Procedures (Part 2)

Having basic classroom procedures in place means fewer interruptions when teachers are working with kids, better organization, and lower stress overall! We asked veteran 2nd grade teachers to share their favorite classroom procedures and we got hundreds of fantastic tips. In this post you’ll fall

The Lucky Little Teacher Toolkit

Digging through stacks of anchor charts and messy little desks for reference materials is exhausting! The Lucky Little Toolkit has all the tools your students will need. It is a great option for BOTH classroom and distance learning. Think of it like a binder that

Tips For a New 2nd Grade Teacher in 2026

Are you a new 2nd grade teacher? Welcome to a fantastic grade level! Second graders love their teachers, love school, and are creative and funny! They are eager to learn and soak up content like sponges. Below are the best tips for taking on grade

Keep Students Learning With Summer Review Packets!

Teachers and parents are always looking for ways to keep kids learning during the summer months. But there’s no need to spend time digging through files or collecting a variety of worksheets. Here’s everything you need to make summer review packets your students will LOVE!