2nd Grade Classroom Tour!

Welcome! Thanks for joining me on a tour of my second grade classroom! I did my best to link everything below, but if I missed anything, you have a question, or just want to share something you love in your own classroom, please leave a note in the comments!

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✰ L I N K S ✰

Technology:

Incentives & Management:
Tracker (inspired by Mrs. Call’s Camper)

Decor & Displays:
Better Than Paper, Borders, Book Bin Numbers: Lakeshore Learning

Teacher Organization:

Student Materials:

Flexible Seating:

♫ M U S I C ♫

[mahampton]

Best classroom tour I’ve watched… everything was intentional and had purpose and wasn’t just focused on decoration… love love love❤

[castellanosscs]

I love the open space and flexible seating. Also, it's minimalist but welcoming at the same time.

[lakerchild]

OMG! I loved this classroom tour!! Thank you for sharing your systems and being honest about what worked and didn't work!! Good luck in your new assignment!

[uncorazondedosidiomas]

I LOVE your classroom!!! The colors, how clean and organized it is ... loved that it doesn't look busy or distracting for the kids.... #GOALS!!! I'm going to be transitioning my "rainbow themed" classroom to more calming/boho vibes... but now I want to literally copy everything you have haha

[lissachaput]

I love your classroom! ❤

Something you might want to consider for classroom jobs (if you go back to teaching a class vs doing intervention work) is switching jobs every month or every term. It gives students a longer time to learn the job and get proficient at it AND it is easier to remember who does what. I switch every term so my students only get 3 jobs per year. That means that they won’t get to do every job but that’s ok.

[cherisseharris]

Amazing classroom tour! Your students are lucky to have you :)

[londonharvey]

I absolutely loved your classroom! so cozy and inviting. and i loved all the flexible seating options!! thanks so much for sharing your space! :)

[Ms.Delphine]

Love the Rae Dunn touches, never knew they made a first aid kit. I’m a Montessori teacher but this still was very nice to watch and see the ways that you organized things.

[kaylynm]

Thanks for making this video. It was interesting to see how you organized your classroom and also to hear your reflections about how the various parts worked in practice over the course of the year. Looking forward to hearing more about your new role next year. Also looking forward to future vlogs.

[TheTimeCrunchedTeacher]

I’m cracking up because I have so many of the exact same items as you. Including things like the colorful password holders and flexible seating. It’s always so validating to have the same things as other teachers! 😆

[MissGammons]

Such a beautiful classroom that is organized so nicely. I am wrapping up my first year as a PreK teacher but will be moving to 2nd grade❤

[MrsCallsCampers]

I'm amazed the backpacks can hang on those hooks - would love to know if you have a link for them or where you bought them! I also love the clever tag organization, the way you have your teacher table set up as an extension to your little area, and I love the syllaboards! You also inspired me to put shaving cream on my small group cart so I am reminded that I can pull it out. So smart!

[jessicahiggins]

Love your room! So many great ideas! I am moving back to first grade after being in 3rd for 4 years! What is a B.E.E. binder?

[kjarrett]

I am going back to the classroom after holding other positions. Your tour was great. Thank you

[amberbennett]

Beautiful learning environment! I will also be transitioning from a first grade teacher to a reading interventionist. Do you plan to make some videos about what you will use and how you plan to run this classroom? I’d love some ideas!

[littlebigharvest]

Your classroom is so inviting and beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[curlykim]

I homeschool my special needs son. I do have a California multiple subject credential but man special needs is hard. I admire your organization which is what I don’t have. I want to work on it this year. Kids feel safe in organized environments.

[edwardsinedu]

Great classroom tour! Those Ikea stools are so affordable, but mine never hold up. I've started each year with 6-7 and always end the year with 2-3. I'm in the market for other options ha. But it's good to know that the Amazon ones aren't worth it. I also teach fourth graders, so maybe your second grader bottoms are less stress on the stools hahaha..

[KathyHutto]

I love your classroom! What a big room! Cute cute cute!!! Great ideas - especially love the affirmation mirror and the student mailboxes! 😊

[teoshagreen]

This was very good!! I love your setup so cozy looking.