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...
Growth Mindset Tips for 1st Graders (and Teachers Too!)
Have you ever heard your students say something like, "I can't do this" or "This is too hard"? Of course you have! These are common human feelings. However, with a bit of work on growth mindset in first grade, you can create a solid foundation of confidence in your...
Teach Adverbs!
Enhance Literacy with Embedded Grammar Lessons Research on the Science of Reading (SOR) dating back to the 1970s shows that teaching grammar as isolated rules doesn't effectively transfer to writing and speaking. What works better is embedding grammar within the...
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...
Reinforce Essential Math Skills With a Daily Calendar Routine
What if we told you there was a simple classroom routine you could do every day that would reinforce the basic math and literacy skills your students need to succeed? The answer is right in front of your classroom - the calendar! Having a basic calendar routine is a...
12 Interactive Telling Time Activities for 2nd Graders
Time flies when you're having fun - learning about time with our interactive math notebooks, that is! Our Interactive Math Notebooks feature 12 different telling time activities for second-grade students. Get ready to rock around the clock with these awesome...
Using 2nd Grade Math Worksheets to Teach 3-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping
Subtraction with regrouping can be an incredibly tricky skill for 2nd graders to master but we all know it’s definitely an important one. This set of 2nd grade math worksheets that feature 3 digit subtraction with regrouping can help your students make incremental...
10 Teacher Desk Organization Hacks
Teachers start the beginning of the year with a super cute, ultra organized desk area. However, as we all know the days, weeks and months of the school year tend to add "debris" to this area. Having an organized system AND tools to keep this important classroom area...
Twos Day Showcase
Twos Day is a big hit in 2nd grade classrooms! Whether teachers celebrate all things TWO on February 2nd (2/2) or February 22nd (2/22), the creative ideas are flowing! Check out these innovative ideas for Twos Day from teachers all across the world. Thank you to our...
Lucky Little Learners Brand Ambassador Program
Hey there! Thank you for your interest in becoming a Lucky Little Learners Brand Ambassador. Brand Ambassadors help spread the word about our teaching resources through photographs and social media. Our Brand Ambassadors are 2nd Grade Teachers who love Lucky Little...