Teaching second grade can feel like a big leap—whether you’re brand new to the grade or just looking to make this your best year yet. In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for starting the year strong, including how to set up your classroom, build meaningful routines, and support your students academically and emotionally. Plus, I’ll walk you through how I communicate with parents using a “What to Expect” guide that’s helped build trust and clarity from day one.
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In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Smart classroom management strategies that actually work
- Routines that help second graders thrive
- How to organize your classroom library and student supplies
- Fun, low-cost ways to celebrate student birthdays
- What to focus on when teaching reading, writing, and math
- Using a What to Expect guide to improve parent communication
Resources Helpful in Today’s Episode:
- Shop my Classroom Library Labels System on TpT
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
- Second Grade Parent Guide
For just $5, you can join the online Educate & Rejuvenate teaching conference on July 15-16, 2025. Sign up at https://bit.ly/ERconf
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