Hey Friends! Denise here from Sunny Days in Second Grade. Since we have to make it through the last few weeks before those heavenly lazy days of summer are upon us, I have a little idea I'd like to share with you. I've never really been one for the end of the year countdown idea. Mostly because I like to keep the kids unaware that we're actually winding down because that seems to translate in them amping up, if you know what I mean! But this year I decided to give it a whirl and see ... Read More about Show & Share Printable
Earth Day Word Challenge
This year Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22. This year the theme is Invest in Our Planet. I created this Earth Day Challenge which is similar to an Acrostic Poem. Students use the letters from EARTH DAY to list items that can be reduced, reused and recycled. There are a number of great videos on Youtube to give the students some ideas. You can visit my blog post about this activity that has a cute video and also some other simple ideas for Earth Day: ... Read More about Earth Day Word Challenge
Butterfly Snacks for Spring
Hey teaching friends! Today, I just wanted to share an idea that I did for my son's preschool class for his birthday treat. I thought it would also be a great idea for an end of the school year celebration too! It was a huge hit with the teachers and students alike! Do you have snack time in your class? With so many schools growing in class sizes, lunchtime can range anywhere from 10:30 am until as late as 2:30 pm or more! Because of that reason, many ... Read More about Butterfly Snacks for Spring
April Fools Day Sudoku Digital Game
April Fools Day may be on a Saturday this year, but having a 'Fun Friday' activity for the day will make you the popular teacher on the block! This April Fools Day Sudoku Digital Game is self-checking and ready to go with just a click of the link. Click here to get one now! Happy April Fools Day! Hilary ... Read More about April Fools Day Sudoku Digital Game
3 Ways to Help Students Understand Primary and Secondary Sources
Primary and secondary sources are the cornerstone of social studies content. Students need to analyze source material to determine the perspective, as well as whether or not it is credible. In fact, this is not just important for social studies, but part of being a well-rounded, informed citizen. The question is...how can we get our students to truly understand how sources work? Here are a few things I've done over the years to make sure my students understand the difference between ... Read More about 3 Ways to Help Students Understand Primary and Secondary Sources