2nd grade first day of school

After 12 first days of school in 2nd grade, my first day of school plans are a well-oiled machine. And I'm going to share those lesson plans and activities 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 Week Back Activity Pack is stuffed full of activities for your first week of 2nd grade. To make it all make sense, I've included a free PDF of lesson plans for the first week of school that blends the activities from this pack with the routine and procedure lessons you need to teach! Click to download your FREE lesson plans for the first week of school, and have your best first week of school, EVER.

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.

Don’t spend forever figuring out your first day of school plans. I’m sharing my plans for the first day of school…

Our first week of second grade was full of fun! From learning our classroom procedures, to team building we learned so much!

The first days back are the most exciting and yet overwhelming days of the year! Empty bulletin boards, a new audience for all your favorite read alouds and of course, all the crafts and activities you've pinned on your "back-to-school" Pinterest board all summer. In full disclosure, I was victim to trying to do it all on the first day but the reality is- you can't! Last year I attempted to try a new back to school method- less is more. I tried slowing down and staying simple with my lesson…

Get to know your students this back to school season with these ideas and freebies. Start your first day of school with these the perfect ice-breakers and activities. You'll love these… More

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My favorite Back to School Activities in my first grade classroom! These are my go-to activities for the first week of school!

The first week of school is a critical time to teach all your classroom procedures and expectations. I usually spend the first week of school…

With back to school right around the corner, I bet ya starting to plan your first few weeks back to school. One of the best ways to kick off the school year is with read-aloud sessions. In my latest blog post I shared 25 epic back to school read alouds for 2nd grade. READ NOW ON THE BLOG!

Glad to be in grade 2 - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This student is starting a new grade and is glad to be moving up. They are interested in learning about a particular subject and hope the class will include some specific activities. The student feels nervous about an aspect of the new grade but is excited to learn something new.

I’m sharing 5 tips for a successful first week of school. Check out my first week of school lesson plans for Kindergarten - 2nd grade that will help you with various activities. My early elementary students love my community-building activities. Don’t forget to lock in those classroom procedures with your students. As an elementary teacher, list goals for the first week. Learn more about the first week kit that will help you with the first 5 days!

Thursday afternoon was our annual Meet The Teacher. This is one of my favorite days. I love meeting all of my new firsties, and seeing their excitement about school starting makes me excited! The afternoon always goes by so fast and when it's over I always feel like I've been hit by a bus. A bus of 22 6 year olds. 😄 It was a great afternoon and my class is just the cutest! Friday morning all of the teachers had a work day. We got to work in our rooms, uninterrupted. 🙏 It was so nice…

Welcome to the First day of 2nd Grade! I think this is the first time I've every actually accomplished everything that was on my plans for the first day of school! ha! I think it really helps that most everyone shows up on Meet the Teacher day and brings their supplies, so I don't have to spend a lot of time on that in the morning. So, when they came in, I had some Play-Doh on their desk for them to play with while I ran round getting everyone squared away and talking with parents. I keep…

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The first day in first grade is such a special day for teachers and students, so you want it to be memorable! Make the first day of school run smoothly with these ideas. This blog post goes over my favorite read alouds, book activities, writing samples, and all the fun we have on the first day of school in 1st grade! Jitter juice, First Grade Jitters, bucket filling activities, and more!

The first day of school is an exciting time but it’s also nerve-racking! Even after all of my years of teaching I still get nervous on the first day of school. Each year I hope for a year as great as the last one and of course, I want my students to enjoy being in ... Read More about 16 Simple Ideas to Have the Best First Day of School Ever!