First Week of School Lesson plans Back to School prep can feel like an awful lot and that’s without thinking about the first week of school lesson plans you have to create. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you’re not careful. If you’re a first year teacher, it can be especially difficult because you really …
How to Teach Money in 2nd Grade Are you looking for tips and strategies on how to teach money in 2nd grade? Teaching students about money can be so much fun! In this blogpost, I’ll give you tips on how to introduce coins and teach your 2nd graders how to count money. Plus, I’ll share …
Easter Activities for the Classroom One of the things I love about teaching is celebrating different holidays with students. It’s so much fun for me to get into the spirit with them, regardless of what the holiday may be. If you’re a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher looking for Easter activities to use in the …
How to Teach Telling Time: Telling Time Lesson Plans and Activities Telling time is one of my favorite math skills to teach! It’s usually one of the easier skills to get students excited about because they use time each and every day. If you’re wondering how to teach telling time – this blog post is …
30 Whole Class Reward Ideas Are you looking for some whole class rewards that will motivate your students to make positive choices? In this post, I’ll share 30 of my favorite, easy to use, whole class reward ideas , particularly with elementary students. 1. Have Class Outside This could be for a single lesson or longer. Consider …
7 Thanksgiving Activities for 2nd Grade In the elementary classroom November and December can be a blur. There are so many special days and activities going on, it can be hard to find time to do it all. In this blogpost, I’m sharing 7 Thanksgiving activities for 2nd grade I know you and your students …
How to Use Behavior Charts in the Classroom Managing the behaviors of 20 plus students each day can be challenging. Often, teachers must find individualized ways to help the students in their classrooms succeed. Using behavior charts in the classroom allows you help students focus on a few behavior goals they need to improve and …
Comparing Numbers 3-DIgit Numbers Comparing 3-digit numbers is essential as students develop number sense, which is their ability to understand and relate to the meaning of numbers. When students understand how to compare numbers, this leads they way for them to also be able to: ✔️Estimate ✔️Order numbers ✔️Problem solve ✔️Have increased mathematical fluency Comparing …
Number of the Day Daily Number Sense Do you want to know how to use the number of the day in your classroom? The Number of the Day activities encourage mathematical thinking, builds number sense and establishes routines. You can create a template for students to use each day as you change out the number of …
5 Tips of Advice for New Teachers Starting out as a brand new teacher can be an exciting, but still very daunting task. Before the first week of school is complete, you’re likely to find out that teaching the standards is only a one part of your duties as a new teacher. Cultivating a classroom …
