Teacher's Websites - Primary Grades

A Cupcake for the Teacher:

http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/

This site has ideas for classroom arrangement, organization,     The first thing that drew me to the site was how organized the classroom was. The teacher creatively used the space in the classroom while keeping the room inviting and comfortable for the students. 

The teacher has many tips for easy to use centers, storing manipulatives, and keeping students organized. I love the multiple post on anchor charts that relay information to the students in fun and engaging ways. 

She designs activities that go along with her different themes including polar bears, earth day, and apples (fall). 


Sunny Days In Second Grade:

http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/

The teacher has been teaching for many years, so she has some great ideas on keeping your classroom organized. Her library has plenty of leveled books for her second grade students. She uses bins, tubs, and buckets for games, literacy center material, math manipulatives, and supplies. The classroom has a large carpet space for whole group lessons. This is great so the students can move around during the day. 

She uses tables instead of desk to create more space in the classroom. 
Her blog has activities for spelling, interactive notebooks, file folder games and more. I'm excited to look at her Word Study packet for my second grade class.