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Teaching Telling Time in the Classroom

Ready to teach telling time to your students? Read this blog post for some creative and interactive ways you can make telling time a breeze.

Getting to know the earth and taking care of it better is important. These Earth Day Activities are a good reminder of how good we should treat the earth! #teachingsecondgrade #earthday #activitiesforkids #kidscrafts #kidsactivities | Activities for Kids | Earth Day Ideas for Kids | Earth Day Activities for Kids | Earth Day | Easy Kids Crafts

Earth Day Activities for Kids

Did you know that Earth Day is right around the corner? I bet you are excited to dig into the various projects coming up. Before

Calm Down jars are a lifesaver to many people. Let the kiddo take a break and hand them a Calm Down Jar to keep their attention. #teachingsecondgrade #calmdownjar #sensorybottle #sensory #kidsdiy | Easy Kids DIY | Sensory Items | Sensory Bottle | Calm Down Jar Ideas | Calm Down Tactics |

Glitter Calm Down Jar DIY

Calm Down jars are a lifesaver to many people. We all know sometimes kids get cranky or something happens and emotions get the best of

Reading opens the doors to an expanded vocabulary and enhanced language skills in kids. Use these 6 tips to develop good reading habits in your kids. #teachingsecondgrade #reading #readinghabits #encouragingreading #readingtips | Learning to Read | Good Reading Habits | Reading Tips | Reading Habits |

How to Encourage Good Reading Habits in Kids

Reading is a fundamental part of every life. Kids have to learn how to read so that they can learn how to communicate and understand

This Pom Pom Butterflies Craft is great when spring hits. Butterflies signal spring and this craft will help bring the warmer weather even faster. #springcraft #teachingsecondgrade #butterlfies #pompomcraft #spring #easycraftsfor kids #clothespincraft | Clothespin Crafts | Easy Crafts for Kids | Spring Crafts | Butterflies Crafts | Pom Pom Crafts | Easy Classroom Crafts

Pom Pom Butterflies Spring Craft

Who is ready for an exciting craft? This Pom Pom Butterflies Craft is fun for kids of many ages. When spring hits and you’re looking

Boiling Pots – A Baking Soda Experiment

Have you ever wanted to do a really fun experiment but you weren’t sure where to start? This Boiling Pots – Vinegar and Baking Soda

Leprechaun Beard Weave Activity

Are you wanting to do something fun for St. Patrick’s Day? This Leprechaun Beard Weave Activity is so much fun for kids to make. Leprechauns

Video games may have gotten a bad rap all these years. I have found a handful of video games for kids that are actually great learning tools. #teachingsecondgrade #videogamesforkids #brainbreaks #kidsgames | Video Games for Kids | Video Games Teachers Love | Brain Breaks | Teaching Tools | Learning Through Play

6 Video Games For Kids That Are Actually Good For Your Kid

Video games may have gotten a bad rap all these years, and while most of it is true to a certain extent, not all video

This Dr. Suess Paper Bag Puppet is one of the best craft ideas out there. Your kids get to learn about Dr. Suess - all while having fun! #teachingsecondgrade #catinthehat #drseuss #paperbagpuppet #kindergartencraft #firstgradecraft #kidscrafts | Easy Kids Craft | Paper Bag Puppet Ideas | Kindergarten Craft | First Grade Craft | Dr. Seuss Crafts |

Dr. Seuss Paper Bag Puppet – Cat In The Hat

One of my favorite things to do as a kid was paper bag puppets. This Dr. Seuss Paper Bag Puppet is one of the best

$This Coin Recognition and Counting Activity is a fun way of sorting coin money. Learning to count money is boring the regular way. This is exciting for the kids. #teachingsecondgrade #math #money #coinrecognition #countingmoney #teachingmoney | Coin Recognition | Teaching Money Value | Counting Money Activities | Math Activities | First Grade Math | Second Grade Math | Third Grade Math$

Brilliant Coin Value Recognition and Counting Activity

Who is excited to teach their kids more about money? This Coin Value Recognition and Counting Activity is a fun way of sorting coin money

Are you struggling to connect with parents? Communicating doesn’t have to be hard. Make it easy on yourself and use these 5 tips to be successful! #teachingsecondgrade #communication #parentteacherconf #teachercommunication #tips #teacherhacks | Teacher Tips | Classroom Management | Parent Communication Ideas |

Even More Parent Communication Ideas

Are you struggling to communicate with parents in your classroom? With the 21st century, you would think that it’s easier than ever to communicate with