Place Value Activities One of my favorite units that I used to teach in second grade math was place value. You can never have enough fun place value activities. It sets the base for all other math skills that we will use this year and there are SO many hands on ways to teach it. Click HERE for a link…
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Classroom Goodies
Types of Communities Activities
We have wrapped up our third full week of school and we have been busy bees! I don’t know about your schedules, but in second grade it can be tough to squeeze in things like science and social studies. Because of the tight schedules, I try to pack as many science and social studies standards into my reading curriculum. The…
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David and Goliath Lesson
Last year, I made the move from a huge public school to a small private catholic school. It is actually the school I went to as a kid, which is such a rewarding feeling! I have absolutely loved incorporating religion into my curriculum. During the first week of school, we did a fun David and Goliath lesson. David and Goliath…
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Camping Theme Ideas for the Classroom
Are you thinking about a camping classroom theme? This is one of my favorite ways to decorate my classroom and the students always love it! The pictures are of my second grade classroom. Check out these camping theme ideas for the classroom. Camping Theme Ideas for the Classroom I kept my door simple this year! The kiddos’ names are on…
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