It's the end of the year! Keep your 2nd and 3rd grade students learning with these theme week celebration ideas. Teachers can use each of these 10 classroom theme weeks to integrate a variety of subject areas and classroom activities for end of the school year FUN (and actual learning)! It's that time of year when testing is over and we've become so accustomed to review, review, review that once testing is done, it takes a moment to get our bearings and realize we actually got into teaching ... Read More about Testing’s Done! Now What?! End of the Year Theme Week Activities
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Fun & FREE! A May Math Brainteaser for the End of the Year
This free May math brainteaser with a field trip theme is perfect for 2nd or 3rd grade teachers looking for a challenging math center, number talk, homework assignment, or fast finisher. The free May Brainteaser download includes a field trip brainteaser + answer key, so you can just print and go! This math activity is perfect for your advanced 2nd and 3rd graders. Teachers can use it as a math center, homework assignment, challenge problem of the week, small group work, or to get a breather ... Read More about Fun & FREE! A May Math Brainteaser for the End of the Year
10 Amazing Teacher Gift Ideas for your Favorite Teaching Teammate
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, teacher appreciation, end of the year (We made it!), Valentine's Day, Halloween, or any time you want to treat a deserving elementary teacher ... Read More about 10 Amazing Teacher Gift Ideas for your Favorite Teaching Teammate
End of the Year Fun with Wonka Week
Looking for a fun classroom management solution to motivate your elementary students? Try Wonka Week! Perfect for teachers in 2nd & 3rd grade classrooms to use before holiday breaks or at the end of the school year. Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and plan some candy themed math & science activities for end of the year learning fun! Read on for instructions, ideas, and free printables. ... Read More about End of the Year Fun with Wonka Week
Need an EASY Distance Learning Game? Play “Ready, Set, Show!”
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 use white boards or hand calculators, you can play Ready, Set, Show. I have personally used this game with my 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade ... Read More about Need an EASY Distance Learning Game? Play “Ready, Set, Show!”
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