Welcome to second grade! This year will be full of introducing exciting new ideas that broaden your students’ horizons. Second grade is the launching pad into higher learning, with introductory concepts like multiplication, division, language arts, and more.

Fostering the perfect environment for eager learners has never been easier. Below, we’ve compiled a checklist of the best second grade teacher supplies toward creating your new classroom. 

You’ll find everything you need, from different types of second grade books to fill your library shelves to supplies and storage to supplement and organize your materials. 

Whether you're preparing your classroom for your very first year of teaching, you just switched grades, or you're an experienced teacher looking to restock your classroom, these books and supplies will make the upcoming school year run even smoother.  

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Book Sets & Collections for Second Grade 

Book collections and sets are a great way to save on purchasing more titles for your library. 

When the class is able to experience the same books and explore the same stories, students will be eager to come back to explore more during independent reading time to foster their discussions with classmates.

Here are the most popular second grade book sets and collections teachers choose:

Fiction Books for Second Grade

Introducing your students to fiction will ensure their creativity blooms. 

As they flip through the pages of these fiction books for second grade, they’ll meet memorable characters and go on unforgettable adventures they’ll keep returning to. 

Here are the most popular second grade fiction books teachers choose:

Nonfiction Books for Second Grade 

Nonfiction for second grade introduces your students to the concept of reading stories that are based in facts and real life. 

This genre provides them an opportunity to continue having fun while reading and delve deeper into the subject matter to better understand the world. 

Here are the most popular second grade nonfiction books teachers choose:

Workbooks for Second Graders

Workbooks are the perfect way to encourage your students to practice their newly honed skills on their own during quiet time. 

Engaging characters, puzzles, games, and more await students in the pages of these fantastic workbooks that sharpen their reading, math, writing. 

Here are the most popular second grade workbooks teachers choose:

Supporting Materials for Second Grade

These second grade classroom materials not only benefit you, but your students as well. These extra assisting tools will guide students through the new subjects they learn with ease. 

Whether your students are learning primary numbers, language arts, or social studies, these materials reinforce classroom lesson plans. 

Here are the most popular second grade supporting materials teachers choose:

Supplies for the Second Grade Classroom

You really can never have too many 2nd grade classroom supplies for the year, but it’s especially fun when those supplies are colorful, bright, and catch attention. 

Fun stickers, awards, and name plates all make a difference in making your students feel rewarded and accomplished for their hard work. 

Here are the most popular 2nd grade teacher supplies:

Storage for the Second Grade Classroom 

While you’re building your new classroom library, it’s important to remember that storing your books safely is what will keep them in circulation for years to come. 

Below, you’ll find some storage ideas to help keep your library safe and organized to suit your needs while not in use.

Here are the most popular storage bins teachers choose for second grade:

Professional Development for the Second Grade Teacher

Keeping up to date on the newest teaching trends and ideas benefits not only you, but the way you shape your classroom and curriculum. 

With these professional development tools, you’ll gain insightful knowledge into the best tips and tricks for teaching second grade.

Here are the most popular professional development books teachers choose for second grade:

Classroom Games & Manipulatives for Second Grade 

Games and manipulatives are part of 2nd grade classroom essentials, and a great way for your students to continue comprehension of their previous lessons.

While your students play and solve puzzles, they’ll be having fun learning the ins and outs of vowels, multiplication, money, and more. 

Here are the most popular games and manipulatives teachers choose for second grade:

Budget Books Under $5

A robust classroom library with a variety of books is a fundamental element of the classroom. 

Second graders are starting to build key literacy skills, and it is important to expose them to a wide range of books — including both fiction and nonfiction titles. 

Build out your library with these budget-friendly books under $5.

Social-Emotional Learning Resources

It can be difficult for young students to express their feelings and convey their emotions. Social-emotional books are a powerful tool and help teach important life lessons. Teach your students valuable lessons with these inspiring stories!  

The Science of Reading

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