If you're thinking about simple ideas for centers, here are 10 writing activities you can use for centers, Daily 5, or literacy stations that require very minimal prep. Although we might not want to accept it, it's now prime time to start training students to get them ready for independent work. If you're still in "squashing spitting at the urinals" mode, no worries. Training those little pups takes a whole lotta time! However, you can still take baby steps by deciding on a few activities you ... Read More about 10 Quick & Easy Writing Activities for Successful Centers
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Challenge Advanced Learners TODAY with FREE Math Challenges
Are you a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher looking for some FREE math activities to challenge your advanced math students? You can use these math challenge and brainteaser printables as math centers, morning work, math contracts, fast finishers, small group activities, or problem of the week! With students on so many different academic levels, attempting to find materials to meet the needs of every student can be utterly exhausting! If you have a few students who always seem to be finished ... Read More about Challenge Advanced Learners TODAY with FREE Math Challenges
Engage Your Super Football Fans with this Fantastic Freebie
Looking for a print and go math activity for your 2nd and 3rd grade football fans? Try this Football Math Challenge Freebie. Use this NO PREP math activity for centers, a fast finisher, morning work, homework, number talks, or math groups. This football math challenge is a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students are given a number of touchdowns, extra point kicks, and field goals and are then asked to find the total score of the football game. Use this as a ... Read More about Engage Your Super Football Fans with this Fantastic Freebie
How to be Olivia The Pig DIY Book Character Costume
This DIY Olivia the Pig Costume is perfect for teachers looking for an easy book character costume to use on Halloween or March is Reading Month. Simply grab your favorite Olivia book and add dress, ears, and tights! Read on for instructions and links. Use these three easy steps to create your own Olivia costume! This super cute Olivia the Pig costume is one you can use over and over again. Not only is Olivia the pig a super cute Halloween costume, it can also be your go-to March is ... Read More about How to be Olivia The Pig DIY Book Character Costume
Place Value Fun – Making Wonka Bars
Need a fun math activity to introduce place value to your 2nd and 3rd grade students? Try Wonka bar caramel packaging! A memorable & engaging way to give kids hands-on experience with ones, tens, and hundreds! As a teacher of 7-9 year olds, it's no secret that if you can relate learning to food (especially candy), you will have the undivided attention of pretty much every student in your presence. This math activity relates candy to ones, tens, and hundreds and is perfect for the ... Read More about Place Value Fun – Making Wonka Bars
The First Day of Third Grade: A Full Day of Plans for 3rd Grade Teachers
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 the first day of third grade? Look no further Super Teacher! These classroom-tested first day of school lesson plans will fill your entire Day 1 and get ... Read More about The First Day of Third Grade: A Full Day of Plans for 3rd Grade Teachers
Classroom Setup Checklist FREE Back to School Organization
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 for back to school is ov . . . er . . . whelm . . . ing! These classroom setup checklists are here to help you get organized, ... Read More about Classroom Setup Checklist FREE Back to School Organization
10 Must Have Classroom Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed
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) Flair pens. But, do you have any of these lesser known classroom supplies for elementary ... Read More about 10 Must Have Classroom Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed
The First Day of 2nd Grade: Lesson Plans for Second Grade Teachers
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 for ideas on what to teach on the first day of school, look no further super teacher. These plans have you covered! These first day of ... Read More about The First Day of 2nd Grade: Lesson Plans for Second Grade Teachers
How to Organize Your Classroom Library by Genre
Looking for classroom library organization ideas? Check out this step by step setup for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers looking to organize their classroom library by genre. Perfect for elementary teachers starting a classroom library, or updating their library system to provide student choice! When organizing your classroom library you have so many choices to make! How do you sort your books? What types of book bins should you buy? How do you keep track of all of your books? Will your students ever ... Read More about How to Organize Your Classroom Library by Genre