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:
Key Tag Racks for Clever Badges: www.amazon.com...
Magazine Racks for Chrome Books: www.amazon.com...
Log-in Tags: www.teacherspa...
Incentives & Management:
Amazon Stickers: www.amazon.com...
Cool Down Spot/Think Sheets: www.teacherspa...
Beat the Teacher: www.teacherspa...
Tracker (inspired by Mrs. Call’s Camper)
Class Dojo Coupons: www.teacherspa...
Class Job Cards & Schedule: www.teacherspa...
Hand Signal Posters: www.teacherspa...
Decor & Displays:
Affirmation Mirror: www.teacherspa...
Better Than Paper, Borders, Book Bin Numbers: Lakeshore Learning
120 Chart: www.amazon.com...
Number Line: www.teacherspa...
Alphabet Strip: www.teacherspa...
Teacher Organization:
Backpack: www.amazon.com...
Planner: markersandmini...
Hanging Baskets for Cart: www.ikea.com/u...
Rainbow Light (similar): www.walmart.co...
Rolling Cart Labels: www.teacherspa...
Easel: www.lakeshorel...
Student Materials:
Syllaboards: www.reallygrea...
Book Bins: www.amazon.com...
Whiteboard/Clipboard Combo: www.amazon.com...
Flexible Seating:
Scoop Rockers: www.amazon.com...
Wobble Stools: www.amazon.com...
White Stools: www.ikea.com/u...
Floor Cushions: www.amazon.com...
♫ M U S I C ♫
Blue Whale Music: • Acoustic Upbeat - Insp...

[@mahampton87]

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.

[@lissachaput7690]

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.

[@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!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@emilyrogers3157]

Thank you for the tour! Your room is huge! And so cozy feeling. I have taught 2nd for one year and your video have me so many new ideas for things to do with my students!

[@uncorazondedosidiomas4840]

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

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Awww! Thank you!

[@cherisseharris9100]

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

[@londonharvey1850]

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

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! This means so much to me!!

[@Ms.Delphine1204]

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.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you!

[@kaylynm4193]

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.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thanks for watching!

[@liljones7257]

@The Literacy Teacup I'm going to be a 2nd grade teacher when I grow up and so I have been getting ideas 💡 from any 2nd grade teachers thanks for the video

[@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! 😆

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Yes! It's so fun to see how people use things, too!

[@kjarrett29]

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

[@jessicahiggins1982]

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?

[@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!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Those clear hooks were there when I moved in, but I am pretty sure they are these ones: www.amazon.com/dp/B08S3KXW7S?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1DEBT86VTZDNZZ172EPE Thank you!!

[@Jacqueline967]

@@theliteracyteacup4567 can you please tell me where you purchased the wall paper that is all around the front of the room. Thank you

[@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❤

[@moni7997]

When I left Pre-K, that was my first move too! Everything was SO different!! I would suggest looking over the standards and talking to your new team about "need to know" things...if they're staying. I hope your next year goes well!

[@daniellemitchell3118]

I call my Cool Down Corner the Zen Zone.😊

[@amberbennett5496]

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!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! Yes, that's definitely the plan!

[@littlebigharvest6893]

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

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you!

[@curlykim94]

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.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Good for you mama! It can't be easy to be a mom/teacher/all of the other things around the clock! My organization is better some days than others haha. I'm excited to add some new systems this year.

[@teoshagreen7414]

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

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you so much!!

[@edwardsinedu978]

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..

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

The quest for the best stools, definitely! I have to really stay on my kiddos about leaning back on them.

[@beckidenyer7433]

Thank you for this tour! I really enjoyed it. Gave me some great ideas for my room.

[@KathyHutto]

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

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you so much!!

[@juleeannharman835]

Lovely classroom and great ideas. I LOVE the rainbow light to show that you're working with a small group. Where did you get it.

[@ktharris318]

One of my favorite classrooms!

[@ejo4squared01]

Just finding your channel, can’t wait for more content! So many helpful tips and ideas - thanks!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you so much!

[@haleyrowe9900]

How is it so clean!!! I love the cabinet space!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

My class helps out with the cleaning! Yes, the cabinets are awesome!!

[@KathyHutto]

Wow! What a huge and beautiful classroom!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! It was definitely the biggest room I have taught in!

[@robinp9438]

soothing colors!

[@robinullom7307]

Great classroom tour, thank you! Where can I purchase the timer?

[@taradreams3]

I used the same method for storing headphones last year and it blew everyone's mind at work, lol.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

I love it when someone stumbles across something and it is a game changer! So fun!

[@stevenleyva8437]

Hi, great looking classroom! Would you mind sharing what noise level tap lights you got as well as the numbers that have the labels, voices off, whisper, etc. Thank you!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! The puck lights came from Walmart and I ended up making the numbers with vinyl on my Cricut, but I know you can get the printable versions on TpT.

[@KassieJane]

Loooooove this room. This video + Mrs. Call's Camper's are my main inspirations for next year! My room was bare this year since I started 2 weeks into the school year and had absolutely no time to do anything to it. I didn't see links for your book bins in the description. Are those still available on Amazon?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! Yes, they should be under "student materials" in the description, but just in case: www.amazon.com/dp/B08S96XTJH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HQQ4H1KRB2K4HVRPCFC3

[@michelled.3849]

Totally love this room!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you!

[@Alzura_86]

Nice classroom!!! Sorry was wondering do the school help support financially for all the fasilites such as the papers, pens, arts n crafts?

[@Hopenowplease]

I know you do not have this classroom anymore, but if possible I would love to hear more about your writing centers and you writing station.

[@JesseB38]

I love your classroom. Thank you for the ideas!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@noirblush1]

This was so helpful, thank you so much!!

[@daniellachavez8553]

I love your classroom set up !!!!!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you!

[@julietamalo6881]

Thank you for the wonderful video and the classroom tour. Blessings to you 🙏💐🎉

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you for watching!

[@ccc919]

Hi. I loved your video. Where did you get your number posters? I love the colors

[@talisacharles7948]

This room is awesome Where did she get the pencil tins?

[@sharonj7604]

I enjoy watching your videos and they are providing me with wonderful ideas for the upcoming school year. Thank you for sharing your classroom décor and the reasoning behind why you have set your classroom the way you have! I like the number line and alphabet letters you show, I tried the links and they do not take me to them on TPT. Can you provide the direct link please?

[@kailaguenther5132]

Love this! Where are your book bins from? As a soon to be first year teacher, I feel like finding the storage is the hardest part!

[@stacyr4768]

Great organizational ideas

[@CesalieghPena]

I really love the idea of a student caddy for tables! Especially them being color coordinated. Where did you find the stackable crayon boxes inside of them? I have been searching everywhere and I can’t find them / the colors. Thank you!!💗

[@anniesizemore3344]

Cool down spot was next to the teacher's desk when I was in school. The teacher made naughty students push their desk up next to her desk and sit there rest of the day. Some kids had to sit there for more than a day.

[@713BVmena]

Let me start off by saying I absolutely LOVE your classroom! ☺️ Quick question, so I also purchased those keychain things for my students’ QR codes, however I’m having difficulty hanging them on my wall since it came with a small screw. Since I can’t drill a hole in the wall, how did you hand them? ☺️

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! This year I hung them using the velcro command strips. It worked okay, but sometimes they would fall down if the kids were a little too rough. In the past, I had them zip tied to the inside of my Chromebook cart. If I had it to do over, I think I might try some stronger command strips.

[@wanderinggnomealaska7674]

Lovely classroom. 😊 Lot’s of great ideas! Thank you! Where did you find so many colors of the supply caddies?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! All of the caddies are from Lakeshore Learning.

[@tinak6776]

Great video! Do you have the link for lights around your whiteboard?

[@marissasmith3303]

Hey there! Thank you for the great resource links. Beautiful classroom! Could you please share where you purchased your faux wood bulletin board paper? I see several different selections from Amazon, but I'm having a hard time finding your specific color. Thank you, again. Excited to put to use so many of your great ideas.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you! All of the bulletin boards are Better Than Paper. I got mine at Lakeshore, but this one on Amazon looks like the same thing! www.amazon.com/Teacher-Created-Resources-Bulletin-TCR77035/dp/B082G5KQ5Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1N095UEES4LKY&keywords=better+than+paper+bulletin+board+roll+grey+wood&qid=1656976800&sprefix=better+than+paper+bulletin+board+roll+are%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2

[@lindaturner8072]

Hello, I'm loving your ideas. I've viewed you classroom tour three times so far. Please tell me where you got the round lights for the voice levels and the voice letter numbers? Thanks

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Aww thanks! The puck lights were from Walmart and I actually ended up making the voice level labels out of vinyl on my Cricut.

[@lindaturner8072]

Thanks

[@Ayumi649]

@@theliteracyteacup4567 Are you selling the numbers anywhere as a digital download? I'd love to purchase them.

[@NonyK]

Hi. Thanks for the tour. I like your ideas. I'd like to know where you got the syllable signs from - I don't think you put a link for it. TY.

[@ASbslLoves]

Thank you. do you know of any other videos e.g how to set up a classroom for students with other disabilities, please ?

[@kaitlinjenkins1727]

Hello! This is the first video I've seen of yours, but I can already tell you, it won't be the last! Thank you for sharing and explaining some of your routines and tips. I just finished my first ride on the teaching roller coaster and I'm hoping next year will be a little bit better! One question I have is about the secret stories? I haven't heard about those, how does that work?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Awe, thank you! The first year is hard! There is such a steep learning curve. I know next year will feel easier for you! The Secret Stories are a resource for introducing/helping kids remember some of those tricky phonics patterns. They come with the posters and a book of all the "secrets", a.k.a. the little stories to help them remember. My friend Mayleen has a video talking more about them if you're curious. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKUc3SFp9FqorM

[@kaitlinjenkins1727]

@@theliteracyteacup4567 Thank you very much!

[@lillyslittlestories]

Where did you get the calming center resources? That would be great in my future classroom

[@virginiawarganich249]

Hi! I was wondering where your ten frame posters came from. Thanks!

[@HANNN3R]

Love the colorful theme! I have those same bulletin borders! Thanks for the video it gave me some ideas 🙂

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

I might be teaching 2nd grade this year-I haven’t gotten my assignment just yet. Where did you find the behavior reflection pages? I could sure use them for the PBIS systems. Thank you! Good luck on your new position. :)

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

That's exciting! The think sheets are in that Cool Down Spot resource I linked in the description :)

[@katm41]

Wow love your classroom. It will be my sons first year going back after doing online for two years. Any suggestions going into second grade.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

That's exciting! I would just recommend keeping in touch with his teacher and helping support from home as much as you can! Sometimes, the transition back into a whole group of kiddos can be a bit different than the more individualized setting at home, but I hope he has a great experience in second grade!

[@kristyguest8443]

Hi there! Thanks for this great tour of your room! Do you have a link for the little timer at your guided reading table?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Sure thing! www.amazon.com/Secura-60-Minute-Classroom-Countdown-Management/dp/B07X1JLVRK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=P5NFXDJFPENM&keywords=timer&qid=1658888056&sprefix=time,aps,310&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

[@naaur]

#Love

[@Hankn5]

Links!!! Amazing!!!

[@eprohoda]

Yah- awesome !))

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you!

[@acuariohernandez6366]

Que hermoso!!😌

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thank you!

[@BabiieeBoo7]

Where is the how to wash your hands poster from?? I need one!!

[@NicolesLifexox]

Where did you get those voice level stickers?? I want simple black ones like that so bad

[@aliciacontreras3285]

Hello 👋, I love how you store the headphones. Can you post the link to the ones you have? Thank you 😊

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Hey! Unfortunately, I'm not sure where those headphones were purchased from because the school ordered them for all of us. I'm sorry! The shoe holders they are in should be linked in the description though!

[@hildabarga2612]

Love your classroom! Where do you buy the level of sound lights ?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Thanks! They are puck lights from Walmart.

[@kristineparisi5842]

Very informative. I am interested in the storage for headphones. They seem a bit oversized, do you have a link for them?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

I ordered the hanging shoe storage pockets several years ago, so I don't have the exact link. These ones look very similar though! www.amazon.com/24-Pockets-SimpleHouseware-Crystal-Organizer/dp/B01D58DRVC/ref=sr_1_8?crid=3I3DJ7QYE4COS&keywords=shoe+storage+hanging&qid=1656976891&sprefix=shoe+storage+hanging%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-8

[@angelavergeldedios3630]

Where did you buy the lights for the voice volume control?

[@luzlozano4089]

Hi it is good video thank you. I wonder where you get the lights for use the bathroom and to use with the students about the volumen voice

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Those lights came from Walmart :)

[@sabrinaclarkkent8660]

Where can I find the phonics posters you have up? Thank you

[@zelenamartin2062]

Did you make the secret stories or is there a link for that?

[@k.brunson400]

What's the best way to label your mailboxes?

[@leannebutterworth2931]

Hi, i am new your channel, i love it,i am from tasmania australia .

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Welcome and thank you!

[@krystalartis4069]

What do you do for their morning work?

[@erinlowry2842]

Thank you for this video! Do you have a link for your pastel number posters with the ten frames?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Yes! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Names-Classroom-Posters-Pastel-Rainbow-Gradient-5213874

[@traceyellis7879]

Where can I find the beat the teacher print out and if it's editable?

[@BeNice524]

Where did you get the wood looking backdrop on the wall?

[@makingamathteacher]

Can you send a link to headphone holder

[@lindaturner8072]

Hello again 2 questions. Where did you buy the center cart? Where did you buy the wireless doorbell? Thanks

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

The cart is from Michael's and the doorbell from Amazon!

[@EE-hi4re]

Hey are you the same Kenzie that was on Mrs. Calls Camper's channel

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Yep! Mayleen is the best!

[@christinameyer1641]

Where did you get your rug? It’s so cute!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

That was actually a Facebook Marketplace find! I'm not sure where it is originally from.

[@sandrafong6497]

Where are you noise level and bathroom lights from? Or what size (diameter) are you using?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

They were from Walmart!

[@coreyblackburn9953]

How did you set up the partial day flexible seating? I have thought about doing a little flexible seating this year but I don't know if my students are going to be responsible enough to get their work finished away from a desk. I have a double graded room so I have had all my students as first graders and then next year they will be my second graders. I have not had much success with flexible seating in the past.

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

I think the big key is doing instruction in a shared space, like at the rug, and then just having independent work time be flexible seating. I always like to have one spot available at a table for each student. That way if we do something like art, they can all have a space. Also, if you need to assign table spots for more structured activities you can. For the last part of this year, kids had an assigned spot to start the day and then could "earn" getting to choose later in the day by being on task. Most years, I have found that they are more productive when they get to choose their spot because they don't want to have you move them though.

[@coreyblackburn9953]

@@theliteracyteacup4567 thank you for explaining I think that I might try some of these ideas this next year

[@erikawoolner6906]

How do you put the shiplap paper behind the white boards ? Did you have to take the white boards down first?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

On most of the boards it is just above them on the little bulletin board. There is one spot where it is behind them because I got new boards and when the maintenance guys came to install them, they were too short to fill the space. They had me throw a piece of that paper up before they put them up!

[@sarahp444]

Do you have a link for the basket for which you put your scoop rockers?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

I am pretty sure I got it from Big Lots, but I'm not sure exactly which one it is! I'm sorry!

[@kellyxolove]

Are your book bins the small or medium size from Amazon?? thank youu!!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

They are the small ones!

[@sheribuckingham5316]

Where do you get the secret stories

[@stanethia]

Which Secret Stories set did you purchase?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

My school actually purchased them for us, but I believe they are the "Decorative Pastel Squares".

[@nyeisharobinsonmoody3874]

Do you like tables better than desk for 2nd grade?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

I definitely do! I had desks my very first year in first grade but after making the switch to tables, I wouldn't ever go back. They are just so much easier to keep clean and organized!

[@Ash06TSU]

Where are your schedule cards from?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Coordinated-Classroom-Bundle-3883829

[@deniseiozzo8821]

Where is your rolling easel from ?

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Lakeshore Learning! It is linked under"Teacher Organization" in the description :)

[@jengiolando4159]

Class dojo is SO HARMFUL for kids emotional health.

[@Wezea88]

?

[@jengiolando4159]

@@Wezea88 there’s no way to do it positivly. Check out Megg Thompson.

[@marlenegaines7904]

I just packed up my third-grade classroom because I accepted an interventionist position at a different school. If you're on Instagram, you can find me at inspired by intervention. I'd love to follow your journey, so if you're on Insta, let me know how I can find you!

[@theliteracyteacup4567]

Congratulations! I will definitely follow along. On Instagram my handle is @theliteracyteacup