My top 5 activities for the first day of school for second grade include free, fun, and engaging activities for 2nd grade.
Make sure you take time to relax this summer, but if you want to prep for next year, here are some ideas that will give you the biggest ROI!
Wondering what to do on the first day of third grade? Plan for the first day of school like a pro with these detailed first day lesson plans including math, reading, and writing activities, easy
It's time to go back to school! With the back-to-school season upon us, it is time to start planning back-to-school activities for the first week of school.
Classroom Management is the one thing that can make or break a school year. These 6 tips will get you on the right track to a successful school year.
A list of ESL websites that have plenty of activities, teaching strategies, worksheets, templates, lesson plans and articles which will help in your work.
Are you ready for back to school? These 29 classroom management tips and ideas will have you ready for the entire school year.
I am a list-maker. BIG TIME. This is a list for teachers of eight things that should be on their to-do list at the beginning of the year.
Use these back to school activities, online icebreaker activities, and first day of school printables in therapy or classrooms.
Free digital activities for getting to know your students! Use these engaging digital activities to help you get to know your students and their interests!
I hope that you had, or are having, the most amazing summer break ever. For me, my break is over because my first day of school is this week. By now the
It's time to go back to school! With the back-to-school season upon us, it is time to start planning back-to-school activities for the first week of school.
Classroom tips,teaching ideas, and resources for the upper elementary classroom. Teacher Giveaways
Why I don't review the syllabus on the first day of class in high school and what I do instead. Fun first day of school activities and icebreakers!
Hey hey, teacher friend!! Oh MY, congratulations on landing a teaching job! I’m so INCREDIBLY stoked for you. I remember that feeling and it’s so SO good. Whether it’s your first classroom or maybe you’re going back after being away for a bit, either way that’s super exciting and I know you’re goi
Are you ready for back to school? These 29 classroom management tips and ideas will have you ready for the entire school year.
Find out why teachers should be using icebreaker activities for small groups all year long and not just at the beginning of the school year.
Hello Friends, I am sure that the after school meeting that I participated in on Thursday was very similar to yours.... Our principal telling us that our spring break was being extended and that we would be working together to create home learning activities for our students - with no definite ending. It was such a surreal experience... My students and I had just been discussing all the fun things that they were going to do when we returned - finish our pinball machine, wear shorts for the first time since the fall, plant something in our school garden.... now, everything is so uncertain. And for the first time, we might be creating lessons on line for our students - which is new territory for so many of us. I am blessed to have some really amazing contacts in the teaching world. I have been perusing some of my favorite bloggers who have gathered together resources that can be used while we struggle to create plans for our little ones. I thought that I would share the links that I found to be useful. Hopefully having all these links in one place will save you a little time as you plan. There are several lists circulating right now. I tried to list (mostly) ones that give kids a bit more hands-on experiences. Of course, parents need a printer for many of these hands-on activities, so if you need more internet based experiences for your students, scroll to the bottom of my post for an internet based link. This looks so interesting and the service is free (at least for now). It looks to be a good site to do video conferencing with your students. I have only glanced at the possibilities, but being able to speak to my students in some way sounds amazing. Shelley has provided links to a few math games, a free camping unit, and other age appropriate links and ideas. There is a wonderful list of on-line games listed on this blog. The Blue Brain Teacher has created (and continues to create) google slide lessons for kindergarten teachers to send to their students that will last up to 14 days. I love The Science Penguin and she has uploaded some fun science activities that simply need to be downloaded. I love Differentiated Kindergarten. Marsha has listed some wonderful links and resources on her blog. A free resource from Differentiated Kindergarten that is worksheet free.... Mary, from Sharing Kindergarten created a wonderful list of activities to do that are easy for teachers to share and parents to implement. Here are free Print and Play resources from The Measured Mom. Scholastic has posted some amazing activities with more to come. Phonics Hero has created a 30 day free trial for parents. This is free from Katie Mense for a limited time. Home lesson plans for 4 weeks! Deedee Wills created this packet filled with ten math and literacy games and it's free right now! Tons of fun activities for kids to do at home are listed on this website. This resource has two amazing editable templates - a schedule and "lesson plan" template - all to be shared with parents. This is an "At Home Calendar" with a choice board. Sesame Street continues to strive to create videos and activities to teach kids to care and get along. Mo Willems is hosting lunch time doodles videos - perfect for Elephant and Piggie lovers! If you are looking for Catholic resources, Tiny Saints are uploading materials for our littlest learners. Presently there is only one, but their website says that they will be uploading more. For a limited time, Catholic Kids is making their library of Mass videos available for children. These items are not free, but are reasonably priced for stressed out teachers. My sweet friend, Deedee Wills, has created a home learning pack for both kindergarten and first grade and she has reduced the price greatly. She is presently working on two more to add. Kreative in Kinder has created a packet for kindergarten learning that can be found in her store. If you need activities that are simply internet based, Cara Carroll has a wonderful blog article with tons of links listing internet based resources by companies that have lifted their subscription fees for a few weeks and/or months. I will be updating this list as I find more resources. To find free resources in my store, click the image below. I am in the same situation as you, so I have not made anything specific to home learning, but I have quite a few free items in my store that might be helpful.... In closing, my favorite life quote (from Nelson Mandela) has always been "It always seems impossible until its done." Hang in there, sweet friends.... together we can do this... Blessings,
The first day of school is a highly-anticipated, yet roller coaster of a day! School supplies and room decor are brand new, teachers are excited to implement
It's that time again - the end of the school year! I've come up with a list of 37 end of the year activities that you can use in your own classroom to make those last days of school special and fun for you and your students. Click through to read all of the ideas - lots of links are included to more resources!
Home page for ALL's free teaching resources on underage drinking and its effects on the brain, including primers, curriculum plans, and videos.
This worksheet is the perfect ice-breaker for EFL-ESL students! This All About Me poster enables you to do a complete lesson on
Prepping for the Upcoming School Year Tips & Tricks 13 comments End of Year, Tips and Tricks Are you a planner? I am! With that said, I have already started prepping for next year. Please don't think I'm too wacky, I just really like to be ready. If you're interested in planning ahead, read on! Prepping now saves me time and hassle when we report back to work in August. Our photo copiers are limited in number, but high in demand. Not to mention, they always seem to malfunction or give us problems when we return and all need to make a million copies. By preparing most of my materials ahead of time, I don't have to fight the long lines or deal with the temperamental machines. Ain't nobody got time for that! What exactly do I prep? I prep the materials that I know I will use during the first week back. This does require some commitment on my part, but it sure is nice returning in the fall knowing that half of my work is already done! How do I go about doing this? First, I always make a list of what I need to copy and then I get to work! As I copy these materials, I "x" them off my list (one of my favorite hobbies) and place the materials on the designated "Next Year" shelf in my closet. It isn't labeled as such, but it is designated as such. Currently sitting on that shelf are these copied and bound All About Me books. And, the student copies for these first week activities (plus others that aren't pictured, because I think you get the point by now). Basically, the shelf is full of copies that are sorted into piles and ready for use that first week of school. :) I also prepare the back to school forms and handouts that I share with my students' families. These handouts include my classroom handbook, my welcome letter, my meet the teacher letter, and other various forms. If you're looking to get a head start on your prep for next year, try the following: 1. Make a list of the materials you plan to use (copy only what you know you will use). 2. Start copying (I typically do this whenever I have time to spare. Sometimes, I get to work 15-20 minutes early to make some of these copies. Copying a few items each day really adds up, believe me!). 3. Designate a space in your classroom and store the prepped materials in that location. 4. Take a deep breath and relax because you just saved yourself about 12 hours of grief when returning to school in the fall! Toodles! DON'T FORGET IT, PIN IT! Share It:
To prepare for going back to school, middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed collecting student information, what to include in a syllabus, important routines and procedures for the first week, forming relationships with students, and building partnerships with parents. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.
Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably some Netflix too).
Amazon is a teacher's best friend! Each year my list of must haves for the classroom grows so I'm here to share more of my Amazon classroom finds!
Use these back to school ideas with your middle and high school classes.
A list of ESL websites that have plenty of activities, teaching strategies, worksheets, templates, lesson plans and articles which will help in your work.
Start the school year off right!
Tips for Primary Teachers.
Hi there, teacher friend!! Since you’re here, you probably either JUST snagged a new teaching job or are planning to in the very near future, yes? Either way, CONGRATS! Starting a new job is so exciting and full of adventures. I’m STOKED for you. So, whether it’s your very first teaching job or you
These 40+ free STEM websites: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are for grades 6-12; middle school and high school. Hands on science
Looking for end of the school year activities for your middle school classes? This post has five great suggestions for you!
Tired of the same GoNoodle videos? Break out of your brain break rut with these 6 new ideas that your students are sure to love.
All About Me activity is a fun practice that brings lots of benefits more than just personal favorites. Various activities can be combined with the theme and best to apply for preschoolers or kindergarteners.
Time management skills are essentially life skills. Kids and young adults need this skills now and in the future. All educators and parents want our learners to be able to work independently, use time well, and complete tasks on time. In order to meet these expectations, students need to learn, unde
School Spirit - School Themes for the Year
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
Hey hey, teacher friend!! Oh MY, congratulations on landing a teaching job! I’m so INCREDIBLY stoked for you. I remember that feeling and it’s so SO good. Whether it’s your first classroom or maybe you’re going back after being away for a bit, either way that’s super exciting and I know you’re goi
Middle grade and young adult novels in verse have exploded in popularity in recent years. Books like Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, and Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins have been game-changers for many readers. Novels in verse are engaging and powerful, and they’re often the books that truly hook students on reading. Many verse novels do not shy away from the tough stuff, tackling topics like grief in Me (Moth), the death penalty in Moonrise, and addiction in What About Will. Young readers appreciate this and gravitate to these raw, emotional, books.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Planning a Career Day for elementary or high school students? Discover creative and engaging activities for each age group. Get ideas that will make your school event an educational experience.
Salut! Hi everyone! If you teach French, you know how tough it can be to find resources for your classroom. Of course, I'm talking about QU...
As a teacher, those same free educational websites for kids make for a fantastic addition to your classroom! They're excellent practice for early finishers
Throughout the school year, I know I would often find myself scrambling for ways to keep my students engaged in their learning and jazz up our classroom routine. As the sun starts shining brighter and summer is in the air, students are restless, and so are we... but the show must go on! Learning must continue, but can be done in an engaging and fresh way with hands on, creative project based learning resources! Grab a few of these PBL project ideas to finish out the year and enjoy watching your students engage in their learning and demonstrate their hard earned skills!
Exciting ideas for your new class during transition days. From icebreakers to teamwork challenges, make it a memorable experience.
