Are you ready to introduce your third graders to the classic Freckle Juice but aren’t sure where to start? Today, I’m sharing Freckle Juice activities we did in our third grade classroom! This week, we’ve been reading “Freckle Juice” by Judy Blume. To help make the text more meaningful, I used it as a close reading opportunity to teach the ever-tricky idea of theme. Close Reading with Freckle Juice Now, I know in close reads, you’re supposed to read the text a bazzillion times… but I knew my kiddos couldn’t handle that structure of reading for this long of a text, so instead, after reading a ..read more

Ok… so let’s be honest for a sec… every teacher influencer on Insta or Tiktok will say that *THIS* is the one thing you need to change your life… but the truth is there isn’t much you need to get by on the daily. But there are a few things that you can find on Amazon that actually help make your day-to-day a bit brighter. So today, I’m sharing some of the best Amazon classroom supplies I purchased that I actually use and I know that you will love them for your classroom too! Please note this post contains affiliate links.  If you follow my links, please know that I make a very small comm ..read more

Make this easy three-ingredient strawberry-scented slime for your students as a fun Valentine’s Day activity! What’s pink, red, and gooey and smells of sweet strawberries? Strawberry Valentine’s Day glitter slime, that’s what! If you’re looking for an activity with your students this Valentine’s Day, this one is fun and easy! This could also be used as an easy Valentine’s Day gift for your students! Please note that this post includes some affiliate links. Each time you click and purchase an item that I’ve included in this post, I receive a small fee in return. These small fees allow me to ke ..read more

Looking for fun and engaging ideas for teaching fractions in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes tons of ideas for fraction activities for your 2nd-grade classroom! We came back from Winter Break ready for a new unit in math. After literal months of double-digit addition and subtraction, we (me and my students!) were ready for some new math content. Now, who in their life has ever been excited to learn about fractions? But let me say… we were! My students literally cheered when I pulled out our vocabulary cards for our new unit! LOL! So, today I’m sharing all our fun fraction activiti ..read more

This Arctic Animals Research Mini-book project is the perfect way to warm up your learning this season! One of the most challenging lessons your students will need to learn is how to conduct research. What will they research? How do they know what information is important versus just fluff? Where will they look for information? What if they can’t read well? ​We know students need to learn how to search through various resources to collect information, but research can be tricky for younger students. (Finding the appropriate resources or time for the teacher is hard!) That’s why I designed&nb ..read more

Today, we are tackling the anchor chart storage chaos and discussing ways to level up your classroom organization game. Having designated anchor chart storage space is like giving your classroom a superhero cape! It keeps your teaching treasures neatly stashed away, ready to swoop in and save the day whenever a lesson needs that extra visual punch. So today, I’m sharing five helpful ways to keep those anchor charts in check and add a dash of efficiency to your classroom! Please note this post contains affiliate links.  If you follow my links, please know that I make a very small commissi ..read more

January is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to start planning your bulletin board ideas now! Honestly, I always feel like bulletin boards are the perfect way to show your creativity. Plus, since these will be displayed in January, you and your students can focus on new beginnings, refreshed goals, and renewed enthusiasm! So, why not kick off the year with some fantastic bulletin board ideas that will captivate your students’ attention and foster an environment of learning and growth? Come check out eight of my favorites! 8 Favorite Bulletin Board Ideas for January: 1. New Year ..read more

What should I teach at my teacher table during small group reading lessons? I get asked this question A LOT! And honestly, I know why… it doesn’t matter if you’re a brand-spanking new teacher or have been around the whiteboard a few years… Teacher-led reading group lessons are always a challenge. Especially with all the changes happening in reading instruction! But today, I’m sharing my daily small group reading lessons for 2nd grade. This is literally a day-by-day guide that’s been working really well for me over the past few years. Please note this post contains affiliate links.  If yo ..read more

Ok… I’m just popping in super quick today. I’m actually knee-deep in parent-teacher conferences as I type this. Now, I’ve shared about Parent-Teacher Conferences in the past, but today I wanted to share a quick look at a few of my favorite parent-teacher conference forms. These Parent-teacher conference forms will not only help you get organized but also streamline the process of scheduling and conducting conferences. Parent Teacher Conference Form #1- General Sign Up Ok… this first form is super low tech, but through the years, I keep returning to it again and again! It is this simple Parent ..read more

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it’s that beautiful time of year again – Fall is upon us! In celebration of this beautiful season, I’m excited to introduce some of my favorite November bulletin boards! These November bulletin board ideas will help you transform your classroom into a cozy, creative space filled with vibrant colors that will capture the essence of Fall. Not to mention, they are super easy to put together and will save you TONS of time! Today, I’m sharing nine easy November bulletin board ideas for November. And by easy, I’m talking only talking 30 minutes ..read more