Beginning of the year activities 2nd

One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]

We read Chrysanthemum at the beginning of each school year. Not only is the topic a good one for talking about healthy and respectful classroom communities, but because her name is sooo long, the story lends itself well to fun name activities on the first day of school. In this post, I share an activity that's perfect for 2nd grade children who have experience collecting and graphing data (math skills they likely learned the year before) and a differentiated version for new firsties. Come…

The first lessons you teach set the tone for the rest of the year in the classroom!During the first week of school, your schedule should include a mix of teaching procedures and expectations as well as building a strong classroom community.Unfortunately, introducing procedures and practicing them again…and again…and again…and again…gets boring for both teachers and students.

Are you looking for some fun ways to get to know your students better? Here are three great getting to know you activities for back to school! I use them at the beginning of the year, when we get a new student and/or change groups. Click here to get your freebie!

It's that time of year again...back to school season. You're busy setting up your Pinterest-worthy classroom, focusing on every detail. Y...

Do you want to start your school year with brag notes to parents? I’m sharing my best tips as an early elementary teacher for back to school and brag notes. Teacher brag notes are the best way to improve your relationship with students and parents in your elementary classroom. During the first week of school, send home brag notes to students and you will begin building those relationships. Building relationships with parents and students has never been easier, check out my editable brag…

Create a supportive learning environment and cultivate Growth Mindset in your students from day one. Why not start with the heartwarming back to school read alouds, "The Magical Yet", and introduce Growth Mindset as well as The Power of Yet strategy to your students? Follow up with a Free back to school activity! Click on the link to discover how to use this book and get a free teaching resource for your first week of school activities.

If you are looking for ideas for an easy and fulfilling meet the teacher night setup, take a look at how I prepare for mine.

The lessons you teach at the beginning of the year are crucial for laying the foundation and setting the tone for the rest of the school year. During the first week, your schedule should be a mix of teaching procedures and expectations as well as building a strong classroom community.

Celebrating the end of the year can be a special time for you and your students, use the end of the year countdown to celebrate their successes!