Need ideas for the first day of school? Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity for the first day of school. I also listed some of my favorite read alouds for the first week of school.

The first day of 2nd grade for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of 2nd grade to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

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

Planning for the first week of school can be tricky! Check out these easy to prep activities and done for your lesson plans to make planning the first week of second grade easy! Each of these fun activities will help you welcome your 2nd grade students back to school. Use these tips to help you get to know your students, introduce routines, and practice math and reading skills. Plus, get ideas for read alouds to go along with each activity! Learn more here!

When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School

Step by step directions for teachers explaining how to teach students to build reading stamina in order to become independent readers.

After 12 years in 2nd grade, I've engineered my first day of school plans into a well-oiled machine. And I'm going to share those plans with you today! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand-new teacher, I hope you find something here to support you on your back-to-school journey.

The first day back to school can be a lot of fun, but it’s also a bit hectic. Here are my top 5 back to school activities for your First Day of School in Second Grade for teachers and elementary students to stay on track and your first week of school activities to run smoothly.

The first day of school for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of school to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

Back to School Night can be the first time you meet many of the parents in your class. It is important that you communicate all of the information the parents will need to help their child have a successful school year. Here are my top tips for planning an informative and stress free Back to School Night: Have a Sign In SheetHave parents sign in on a sheet as the enter the room. This will allow you to keep track of which student's parents were able to attend. Be sure to send home copies of…