Classroom Ideas Archives - Saddle Up for 2nd Grade

Use the code BTS23 to save 25% off your ENTIRE purchase! ➔ SHOP NOW

Want to create a balanced schedule to fit EVERYTHING into your math block?

Join me for a FREE, Guided Math workshop to discover how to easily incorporate Guided Math into your current schedule!

Looking for the Inner Circle Math Membership? 🎲 Click here to login.

The Blog

Teaching ideas, classroom tips, & more!

Math

Guided Math

Vocabulary

ELA & Writing

Books

Classroom Ideas

20 Meaningful Holiday Teacher Gift Ideas (That Won’t Break the Bank!)

When December rolls around, parents enter into holiday shopping mode, which leads to the question, “what should we get your teacher for the holidays?” While

$ESGI math progress monitoring$

8 Reasons Teachers Love ESGI for Math Progress Monitoring

As teachers, we all know how tricky math progress monitoring can be. Between prepping assessments, collecting data, and then trying to actually use that data,

How to Create a Checklist in Google Sheets as a Teacher the Easy Way

As teachers, we’re always juggling a million little tasks, from keeping track of homework and progress monitoring to collecting permission slips and more. If you’re

How to Save Google Chrome Tabs and Open Them With 1 Click

If you’re a teacher, you know the morning routine… open ClassDojo, Google Classroom, your attendance portal, IXL, maybe some calming music, your favorite brain break

Google Drive Organization for Teachers: How to Tame Your Digital Chaos in 3 Easy Steps

If you’re anything like me, your Google Drive is overflowing with lesson plans, PDFs, printables, and about 37 versions of your weekly newsletter. You tell

How to Plan the Perfect 100th Day Celebration in Under an Hour

Congratulations – you’ve made it to the 100th day of school! This milestone definitely calls for a 100th day celebration! Just think about all that

Creating a Student Work Bulletin Board: A Year-Long Showcase of Growth

Hey y’all! Today, I’m sharing how I set up my student work bulletin board in my classroom—a space that’s not just for displaying artwork but

Simple & Special Ideas for Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom

Celebrating birthdays in the classroom is a big deal to kids! As teachers, we want to make sure they feel special on their birthday and

Classroom Decor Tips for Elementary Teachers

Practical Classroom Decor Tips for the Elementary Classroom

Today, we’re diving into the world of classroom decor with some super practical tips to make your classroom not only look amazing but also support

The Ultimate Teacher Summer Break To-Do List (of FUN things!)

School’s out and you’re officially on teacher summer break! You made it – woohoo! It’s officially time to shut the classroom door and hopefully catch

The Best End of Year Teacher Tips to Make Back to School Easier

Can you believe that the end of year school season is here?! By this time, teachers and students are in full-on summer mode and ready

How to Use Interactive Anchor Charts | 5 Excellent Anchor Chart Examples

Have you ever wondered how to make interactive anchor charts more exciting and engaging in your classroom (so they’re actually helpful and not just a