2nd grade classroom

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

Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!

Classroom jobs can feel like ONE more thing to manage in your classroom. But, I have a secret to tell you. Classroom jobs are certainly one thing to manage…but if you do them right, you will eliminate a handful of other tasks that you no longer have to manage. To me, it’s always been a fair t

These are the top ten 2nd grade classroom transformations for students. They are easy to implement, rigorous, and fun for second graders!

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Just found out you're teaching second grade! Here's a quick start guide!

Setting up for small group in 2nd grade can be challenging! This post outlines one teacher's simple center rotation schedule.

A detailed tour of every corner of this nature-themed second grade classroom. This classroom theme celebrates nature and its cool, calming colors while incorporating spaces that provide flow and function throughout the school day. This is a learning envir