Buzz Around in Second Grade: July 2013

What I love to Read

Frog Spot

Festive Classroom Fun: Shape Crafts and Holiday Activities for Kids - Holiday Joy in the Classroom: Simple, Engaging Crafts for Christmas Fun! The holiday season is a magical time in the classroom, filled with excitement, crea...
2 days ago
Step into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons

5 Creative Math Snowman Activities and Winter Books - Engaging winter stations, hands-on classroom crafts, cozy reads, and a wintry mix of math skills all come together with these classroom snowman activitie...
5 days ago
The Moffatt Girls

Christmas Holiday Cards - Create heartfelt holiday cards with your students: a craft they’ll cherish! The holiday season is the perfect time to let students unleash their creativi...
2 weeks ago
The Teachers' Cauldron

First Few Days of 2nd Grade - 2023 - Welcome back to school!! We only had 2 days of school for our first week, but next week, we're going to be going right in to all of our curriculum. It's a ...
1 year ago
Live, Laugh, I LOVE Kindergarten

Sun Themed Activities for Preschoolers - As I am typing this it is actually raining but I have a fun sun themed pack that is perfect for your preschooler. It follows the same layout as my presc...
2 years ago
the teacher wife

Back to School Bulletin Board Idea - This bulletin board says “We’re the BRIGHTEST CRAYONS in the box!” making it perfect for back to school. If you wanted to make this bulletin board for Teac...
2 years ago
Primary Punch

Toys and Games - This past week we've been enjoying toys and games during our therapy sessions. With COVID it's been awhile since we've sat closer at a table and shared...
2 years ago
Second Grade is Out of This World!

5 Ways to use Writing Prompts with Pictures - [image: Check out this informative post on using writing prompts with pictures in your classroom! Picture writing prompts are a fun way to teach your st...
3 years ago
Primary Junction

Digital Activities for Composing and Decomposing Teen Numbers - Composing and Decomposing teen numbers into tens and ones is one of my favorite skills to teach. This year, I created some digital activities for students...
3 years ago
A Cupcake for the Teacher

Classroom Incentive: Super Student Tickets - I am always looking for new and fun ways to encourage participation and good behavior in my classroom. I usually have a bunch of different incentives goi...
4 years ago
Sunny Days in Second Grade

Self-Selected Homework - *Hello Friends! I originally wrote this post in 2016. I decided to share it again now because it may be helpful for many of us who are entering uncerta...
4 years ago
Clutter-Free Classroom

HOW TO CREATE A NUMERACY-RICH ENVIRONMENT - Creating a classroom environment that equips students with the tools and resources they need to be successful is one of the most important jobs we have as ...
4 years ago
4th Grade Frolics

I Moved to Middle School! - Holy hot minute! It has been a LONG time since I've seen this page, and if it wasn't for social media, y'all would probably think I disappeared! I'm her...
4 years ago
MelonHeadz

TrY Me SaMpLe FREEBIE - I have a free sample of my clip art for you to try! You can download it by CLICKING HERE I really hope you love them! xox Nikki
4 years ago
*Bunting, Books, and Bright Ideas*

An Exciting Announcement! - I am so excited to share with you that... I have opened an ETSY SHOP!!!!!! I got a Cricut over the summer and have slowly filled my house with creations......
4 years ago
I Teach. What's your super power?

Why You Need Flaticon for Google - Do you really need the ability to quickly add icons to Google files? Definitely. I didn't even know I needed these until I stumbled into the add-on and no...
4 years ago
Queen of the First Grade Jungle

Friendship and Love Storybook Stem - Well hello loves! We are recovered from a weekend of horses and a retirement party for my dad rounding out with Emmie winning her very first blue ribbon:...
4 years ago
2nd Grade Stuff

Fun Ways to Teach Main Idea and Key Details - I've been teaching a long time, but one thing that hasn't changed is how difficult it is for my students to find the main idea of a given text. So over the...
5 years ago
Fabulous in First

Holiday Gift Guides - 1. KitchenAide Mixer 2. Echo Show 3. AirPods 4. Leopard Sweater 5. Make-up Travel Kit w/brushes and Beauty Blender 6. Kate Spade ID Clip 7. UGG Slippers 8...
5 years ago
Teaching With Love and Laughter

#MoveFor Learning Sweepstakes - As a teacher who is always on the move, comfortable and stylish footwear is essential. Nothing ruins a day faster than aching feet! I've always been a hug...
5 years ago
Fourth and Ten

10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL OPEN HOUSE - I have been teaching for twelve years, and I still get all the anxious thoughts and butterflies the day of open house. There's a lot of people cramme...
5 years ago
Mrs Poultney's Ponderings

Freeze Frame - Hey friends! Today I wanted to share a little technique I have been using with my students this year to help them with practicing kindness and respect and...
5 years ago
Blog Hoppin'

How to Backwards Plan and Organize Your Teaching Life - Of all the things that you can do to organize your teacher work life, *creating a year plan is absolutely at the top of the importance list*. I’m ALL AB...
5 years ago
Oh' Boy 4th Grade

What are your plans for professional learning this summer - NOTHING - I have been tagged on IG to join a summer blogging challenge... and I was like what the heck... why not plus I loved the first prompt and I have been wanting...
5 years ago
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

Homeschool Teachers - The teacher is the key to the success of homeschooling. In most cases, the teacher is a parent or a close relative. In some cases, parents may divide the s...
5 years ago
First {& 2nd} Grade Fever!

From Egg-sitting to Chick-sitting! - Check out what Little Joe Chickapig was up to in our classroom... Yep! Thats's right LJC was doing a little egg-sitting for some of the hens back at the C...
5 years ago
Little Lovely Leaders

Spring Bulletin Board and Craftivity - Springtime is the BEST time! Except for one thing...I am new to this thing I used to always here people talking about...I think they call them "allergies"...
5 years ago
3rd Grade Thoughts

Conflict Management with Kelso's Choice - Our school has used quite a few Character Education programs throughout the years, but sometimes I find myself looking for more practical, concrete ways to...
5 years ago
Saddle up for Second Grade

Vocabulary Pictures to Enhance Student Learning - Hey there! Welcome back to part 2 of my vocabulary series where we are focusing on creating effective instruction through meaningful vocabulary activities....
5 years ago
Across the Hall in 2nd

Comprehension Skills for our Younger Learners - Some might call me the Queen of Picture Books. Ok-I think only I call myself that. But, I have a point here. My point is that I love, I live for, I thrive ...
5 years ago
Doodle Bugs Teaching {first grade rocks!}

Doodle Bugs Paper: Cyber Monday - [image: Slide1] www.doodlebugspaper.com [image: IMG_9573][image: IMG_9604] [image: IMG_4348] [image: IMG_4849] [image: IMG_5562] Free shipping today ...
6 years ago
*Teaching Maddeness*

Technology Coach - I taught second grade for 20 years. I never thought I would do anything else. But when your dream job kind of lands in your lap, you jump on it. I've a...
6 years ago
Fabulous 5th Grade Fun

Blended Learning Tools - 4 Part Series - This is a four part series on digital tools for a Blended Learning environment. First up, in this series, is InsertLearning. InsertLearning is ...
6 years ago
Teacher to the Core

Almost "Silent Reading" Lesson using WhisperPhones - These aren't your mama’s WhisperPhones! Gone are the days of going to a home improvement store, buying PVC pipe, sawing it apart, gluing your fingers toge...
6 years ago
Taming My Flock of Firsties

Growth Mindset...Do you have it? - I have been taking a graduate course on Growth Mindset. What is it? Well, it's something I have had for a while. I may not have had it all along, but it...
6 years ago
The Busy Busy Hive

Teacher Toolbox Make Over - Let's talk about the teacher toolbox. For the last couple of years I've had a teacher toolbox in my classroom. Once I had gotten rid of my teacher desk it ...
6 years ago
Soaring Through Second Grade

A New Twist on Scoot Activities Using Seesaw - While talking with some teacher friends this summer and discussing activities we'd like to incorporate in our classrooms this upcoming school year, scoots ...
6 years ago
First Grader...at Last!

Meet the Teacher Freebies - 12 years later, and I still get butterflies on Meet the Teacher night. I love meeting a new group, but its such a busy night trying to meet all my new ...
6 years ago
The 3am Teacher

When in Arizona, visit Bearizona - The last couple of years, my husband and I have made an effort to travel more, see more, and hike wherever we can. A lot of our "travelling" is really j...
6 years ago
Teaching With Style!

Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites - I know I'm about 3 years late to this party - but I've had the book (affiliate link) Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites on my shelf since 2015 and I knew I ...
6 years ago
Journey of a Substitute Teacher

Division Under The Sea Freebie - Hey everyone! Ever need to grab a quick warm up, or time filler, or something to throw into your sub tub? I know that I like to have some worksheets on han...
6 years ago
The Bubbly Blonde

Read Across America Door 4/Bulletin Board Idea - This week I’ve been sharing all things Read Across America and Dr. Seuss! Today, I wanted to share how the door yesterday was inspired by the adorable m...
6 years ago
Ladybug's Teacher Files

2018 Winter Olympic Websites for Students - I've been planning a lot of learning fun all centered around the Winter Olympics for the next two weeks. Actually, in all honesty, we are really just work...
6 years ago
teaching, life, and everything in between

So...what's new? - Hi friends, I don't know about you, but the last few months have seemed like a whirlwind of stress and excitement! I have the sweetest class of 20...
6 years ago
Polka Dot Kinders

GoNoodle Ambassador - I am super pumped to be picked as a GoNoodle Ambassador for the 2017-18 school year. GoNoodle makes our day run smoother and I am excited to show you how ...
7 years ago
Freebielicious

First day of school poem - Hi everyone, It's Mandy from A Special Kind of Class Do you start school on Tuesday like me? Do you need a little something for the first day of school? ...
7 years ago
Crisscross Applesauce In First Grade

Classroom Setup in First Grade - Hi Folks! So, I've been thinking a little bit about classroom setup. One thing you MUST know, right out the gate, is I am no Chip or Joanna Gaines...I set...
7 years ago
2nd Grade Smarty-Arties taught by the Groovy Grandma!

- This is my new BEE class! I read Patricia Palacco's book Thank You, Mr. Faulker and pretended to dump honey on it. We talked about how hard bees work and t...
7 years ago
Erica's Ed-Ventures

My Favorite Teaching Uniform...And It's On Sale! - My favorite teaching uniform is on sale! I jokingly call it a uniform because it gets me through the fall, winter, and spring and I have it in multiple ...
7 years ago
Ginger Snaps

Back to School 101 - It's almost that time for most of us. I have been enjoying my summer.....working a little bit, watching LOTS of Netflix, spending some time at the pool....
7 years ago
Chalk One Up for the Teacher

Language of the Disclipline- Depth and Complexity for Primary - This is the first in a mutipart series about Depth and Complexity for primary students. Today we will be covering The Language of the Discipline, is repr...
7 years ago
Swimming Into Second

Monday Motivation: Classroom Library - [image: http://www.teacherbythebeach.com/2017/06/monday-motivation-classroom-libraries.html] Today I'm linking up with Jen of Teacher by the Beach to shar...
7 years ago
Ms. Fiorini's Stadium

- At the end of every school year I reflect on what I need to improve and/or work on during the summer. If you are like me I usually have a long list of thi...
7 years ago
The First Grade Parade

Hey Teachers....It's OKAY. - *Yes YOU.* The one whose weary body hits snooze 5 times before hurriedly rushing out the door to get to school on time. I'm talking to you. The perm...
7 years ago
mrs. prince & co.

Spring Printables + Free Print - Can you believe Spring is here already?!? Today it doesn't feel like spring but I'm pretending it does with my iced coffee by my side and these super s...
7 years ago
2nd Grade Shenanigans

Multiplication Strategies for 3rd Grade - Hands down....multiplication is one of the most challenging things to teach in third grade. Amy and I have worked extremely hard to find ways to make mult...
8 years ago
The Resourceful Room!

Apple Day! - It’s Apple Day! We had a lot of fun learning about Apples and Johnny Appleseed this week. We started the morning with apple tasting. We tasted red delicio...
8 years ago
Heather's Heart

Your Class List: Whine and Wine - Do you get a class list before school starts? I don't know about you but I am always anxious to look at my class list to see if I will be getting the annoy...
8 years ago
First Grade Funtastic

Operation Day aka Vowel Surgery - I can't even begin to tell you how much fun Operation Day was in our classroom. I saw this blog post by Kickin' It In Kindergarten and immediately bought...
8 years ago
Darlin' Little Learners

Hue Animation Studio - I am certain that I block this time of year from my mind every year because I completely forget every year how ridiculously crazy these last few weeks are...
8 years ago
Mrs. Wills Kindergarten

Ocean Week Lesson Plans - Do you love ocean week as much as me? Here is a little ocean week flashback! This might be my favorite theme to teach all YEAR! I can't get enough! Perh...
8 years ago
KPM Doodles

New Clip Art! - Finally! I have been without my computer for over a month....(thank you windows 10) I had these drawn and ready to go in early January! [image: Add to C...
8 years ago
The Hive

Pie Face - My son got this game from Santa over Christmas Break and we can't get enough of it. If you haven't heard about it. It is called Pie Face. It comes with a ...
8 years ago
Down Under Teacher

Back to School - Tips for a Great Day! - *The first day of school can be full of emotions... nervousness, excitement, exhaustion.... a little disappointment that the holidays are over maybe?! And...
8 years ago
One Extra Degree

Ruby Bridges: One Week Wonder - This marks week number two of our biography unit, and we have been busy learning with my *Ruby Bridges: One Week Wonder* study! We read *The Story of Ruby ...
8 years ago
HoJos Teaching Adventures

Teaching Tuesday Link Up {Volume 6} - It's Tuesday! That means it's time for the *Teaching Tuesday* link up party! Let's get this started with my favorite links from last week. If your student...
9 years ago
Simply Second

Cyber Sale! -
9 years ago
Just Reed

Scarecrows in the Classroom - I'm *slightly* obsessed with scarecrows. In fact, I think they're downright cute. So much so, that I recently created a scarecrow craft for my kidlet...
9 years ago
Learning is Something to Treasure

It's a Back to School Giveaway!!! - School supplies are selling out in stores across America. This can only mean one thing - it's time to go back to school. ...
9 years ago
Teaching is Colorful

Some BTS Freebies! - So I'm trying to get ahead of the game (aren't we all!?) So I can start the year smoothly and then be ready for when baby Everett wants to make his appeara...
9 years ago
Crayons & Curls

Where have I been?! - Hi all! I am so sorry for leaving the blogging world for a few (very long) months! I really hope you can forgive my absence!!! I have to apologize for my...
9 years ago
Ms. Rachel's Room - a special ed classroom blog

SpiceJet - The surprising image is part of SpiceJet which is grouped within SpiceJet flight status,reviews,customer care,india,airlines and posted by Wayan *The gre...
9 years ago
Adventures of the Polka-Dotted Teacher

Pinnacle Top Ten - I have been busy this week! I have been at Pinnacle training this week. Pinnacle is a technology leadership program in my county. I am little bit on in...
9 years ago
My Second Sense

New Blog Design! - I literally just finished e-mailing my blog designer. I am sure you have heard of Gabby from Gabby's Classrooms, right? She is amazing and so easy to wor...
9 years ago
In That Room...

The Super Power of YET! - Fostering the Growth Mindset - I don't know if there has ever been an educational idea that I have ever been as pumped up about as The Growth Mindset. If you have not read this book, y...
9 years ago
The Frizz in First Grade

Reader's Workshop Basics - Howdy. I am here today to tell you all about Reader's Workshop! I love reading hasn't *always* been my favorite part of the day. I have tried many diff...
9 years ago
TIPS: Teach, Inspire, and Prepare Students

TpT Seller Challenge: Makeover Madness - Hello Everyone, I am super excited to be a part of the TpT Seller Challenge hosted by Sparkling in Second, Third in Hollywood, Teach Create Motivate, and ...
9 years ago
the tattooed teacher

Wishlist Wednesday: Word Sort Activities! - this week's most wishlisted product are my word sort activities that can be used with any word list! that means this is half off today! and on sale the rest...
9 years ago
a year of many firsts

10 Steals of Summer! - [image: image] I’m super pumped to be teaming up with some teacher-blogger friends to bring you THE 10 STEALS OF SUMMER! Each day over on my Facebook p...
9 years ago
The Cozy Classroom

Spicy Sweet Potato Hash - This is one of my favorite Whole30 breakfasts! It's easy prep, and loaded with spicy, smoky, flavor! I usually make a big pan of this on Sunday mornin...
9 years ago
The Price of Teaching

Secret Santa Reveal! - I had so much fun joining my fellow second grade teacher bloggers in a secret santa gift exchange this year! I received a gift from the super sweet All...
10 years ago
Creekside Teacher Tales

Plickers- Have You Heard Of It? - As teachers we are always looking for new, engaging, and simple ways to assess our students. I recently connected with another teacher who is also her s...
10 years ago
Little Miss Organized

Pdf Ebook Free - To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. It was immediately successful, The Book Thi...
10 years ago
Fabulous Finds For First

Teaching while Pregnant... - Hello again! I know, I know... It's been awhile. However, I have some exciting news! My husband and I recently welcomed our first born into the world! I w...
10 years ago
Teach it With Class

Sit Spots - Assigned Classroom Seating - Sometimes you don't know what you have until it's gone. For years I've had a classroom carpet with alphabet squares for my students to sit on. I always a...
10 years ago
The Creative Chalkboard

Fabulous Five Celebration: Monday Day One! - I'm so excited to kick off my Fabulous Five Celebration this week! First off- thank you for making this happen! I put together this celebration for the 15,...
10 years ago
A Teacher's Treasure

Interactive Student Notebook! The Case for Common Core! - The Case for Common Core! This year more than ever before the Interactive Student Notebook makes is what you need to kick of Common Core the right way. W...
10 years ago
The Honey Bunch

New Blog for Guided Math - There's a new blog in the blogosphere that I am really excited about. It's called Adventures in Guided Math. I've been dabbling with guided math for a c...
10 years ago
Smiling in Second Grade

Bright Ideas Blog Hop! - Check out my new blog, The Colorful Apple, for some pretty awesome ideas from some great bloggers! There are over 100 bloggers sharing their top classroom...
10 years ago
Haute Off the Printer

The cachet of communications: Why city planners are enamored with media - Policymakers worldwide believe they can create vibrant media cities and are heavily investing public funds in hopes of reaping economic and cultural benefi...
11 years ago
Kindergarten Kel

Back with a Happy Halloween Freebie! - I've been so busy with a great class this year, and would love to be able to post about all the fun things we've been doing lately. Problem is, all of tho...
11 years ago
Let's Get Fancy in First

Ice Cream Math - Today I'd like to share how I approach fluency with addition and subtraction facts in my classroom. I'll admit, I'm not a huge proponent of timed fact dr...
11 years ago
Ms. Preppy

I'm definitely in my zone... - Aaah...I've been so excited to be back in a school this past week and hear kids in the hall and smell the laminating machine and feel the warmth of stacks...
11 years ago
I've Got It Made in Second Grade

Teacher Week '13- Let's Talk about Me! - It's Teacher Week and I couldn't be more excited to be joining this year! Today is a day to share all about yourself and I have some fun things to share w...
11 years ago
Ms. Alley's 2nd Grade Class

It's That Time Again! - It's been almost a year since I have posted on my blog! How did that happen?! It was a crazy year last year. Probably the hardest and worst since since I ...
11 years ago
Second Grade Sparkle

Write About It Wednesday: Mentor Texts for Narrative - Yay for May! I can't believe the school year is wrapping up. We are in the middle of our state testing and I couldn't be more exhausted. My classroom wal...
11 years ago
*Sister Teachers*

#teachertalktuesday on Instagram! - Hi Friends! We're back! At least I (Jackie) am! My sister's on a fun little trip to Asheville N.C. with her new(ish) man. My computer's been broken and was...
11 years ago
Maree Truelove Illustration and Design

April Release and More! - We have some great news to share! We are now offering instant downloads in our Etsy shop!!! How awesome is that?! No more waiting for your files to be sen...
11 years ago
Learning With Mrs. Leeby

Monday Made It Monthly Edition! - I am linking up with Tara at 4th Grade Frolics for her October Monthly Made it linky party for the first time. How fun!? I have been creating a lot this pa...
12 years ago
Blessings of Teaching...(and life in between!)

Classroom Pictures...FINALLY!!!! - Wow. I am pretty much beyond exhausted. School has not even officially begun yet. It doesn't start until Thursday. I wasn't supposed to spend so much time...
12 years ago
Made In The Shade In 2nd Grade

Weekly Cheat Sheet - Happy Monday Everyone!!! Last week was a toughie! We were back from break... PLUS, there was Report Card Monday, followed by Conferences on Wednesday and ...
12 years ago
That's So Second Grade!

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Kicking it in First!

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