1st day of 2nd grade

Let's talk about lesson planning. There are all kinds of ways to do it: by the day, week, month, or year. Here's how I do a little of each!

After 12 years in 2nd grade, I've engineered my first day of school plans into a well-oiled machine. And I'm going to share those plans with you today! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand-new teacher, I hope you find something here to support you on your back-to-school journey.

Two weeks from the day that I am writing this blog post, I will be heading back to school. I’ve spent a decent amount of time this summer getting my room set up, and I felt good about walking away for a while after a few days of setting up. But now, my brain has turned to: What in the world are the

The first day of 2nd grade for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of 2nd grade to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

The first day of school is a whirlwind. We think about and have likely lost sleep over planning the details of what we will say and do. There are so many wonderful first day of school activities. But, this year, I am planning to do something that I usually wait a few days in to ... Read more

Open House ideas. Great activity for students to do to show during Open house.

When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School

Figuring out how to successfully organize small group math and reading rotations is tricky. Learn a game-changing solution here!

These free printable first day of second grade signs are so cute for your back to school photos!

Planning for the first week of school can be tricky! Check out these easy to prep activities and done for your lesson plans to make planning the first week of second grade easy! Each of these fun activities will help you welcome your 2nd grade students back to school. Use these tips to help you get to know your students, introduce routines, and practice math and reading skills. Plus, get ideas for read alouds to go along with each activity! Learn more here!