If you’re looking for a fun distance learning game, try “Ready, Set, Show”. This activity is perfect for teaching over a Zoom call, Google meet, or distanced in-person learning. Your students can stay six feet apart, and show what they know with “Ready, Set, Show!” what grade levels is this distance learning game for? As long as your students can…
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Are you a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher looking for a FREE Halloween math activity? Try this October math challenge. This Halloween math freebie includes a math challenge focused on place value and logical thinking, a lined page for students to write about how they solved the problem, and an answer key (so you don’t have to think too hard…
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Looking for the perfect teacher gift idea you can get for that super cool elementary teacher or teaching teammate? Whether you’re on a budget or looking to spend a little more, you can find the perfect teaching work-spouse gift somewhere in these 10 teacher teammate gift ideas. Check out these ideas you can use for Christmas, back to school, birthday,…
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If you need a quick, fun activity to save a little sanity this month, check out my editable “What Should My Teacher Be For Halloween?” art project Freebie . You can use it as a writing center, morning work, fast finisher, or to get a little breather on one of those crazy October afternoons. It’s super easy! Step 1: Cut…
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The post includes 5 Halloween ideas and activities you can use in your elementary classroom in October. Halloween art, October read alouds, teacher costumes, and free printables. These activities would work well for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade kids. Hooray October! I am a giant Halloween and October in general fan. If you’re as into the month of…
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Be a Super Teacher for Halloween, School Spirit Days, or just for fun! This DIY superhero costume is perfect for elementary teachers and teaching teams. Read on for 3 FREE Super Teacher patterns and tips for using iron-ons. I discovered iron-on paper a few years ago while roaming around Target looking for a crafty activity to do during summer tutoring. …
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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 team building ideas, classroom procedures, and super teacher tips to rock that first day of 3rd grade. Searching for ideas of what to teach on…
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Setting up a classroom for back to school? These FREE elementary classroom setup checklists are for you! Whether you’re a first year teacher or an established educator looking for some new organizational ideas, these checklists & tips are perfect for any 2nd or 3rd grade teacher. No matter how many years of teaching experience you have, getting a classroom ready…
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Making your classroom supply list? Add these must-have teacher supplies to your Amazon wishlist before back to school! These cheap teacher favorites are essential for every elementary teacher, but you won’t find any of them in the workroom. If you’ve been creating your list of classroom supplies, you’ve probably already added composition notebooks, folders with pockets, spirals, and (of course)…
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Looking for first day of second grade teaching ideas? Plan for the first day of school with these classroom tested back to school lesson plans including ideas for reading, writing, math, team building, classroom management, and teacher tips for a super first day of 2nd grade. Wondering how to fill your entire first day of 2nd grade? If you’re looking…
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