Classroom management is one of the most essential pieces of a successful school year. As teachers, we are always in…
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9 Tips for New First Grade Teachers
Clearly, I love first grade! First-graders are beginning to grow in confidence and are truly excited about their learning journey….
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6 Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
Dealing with disruptive behaviors in the classroom can be a challenging task for any teacher. These behaviors can not only…
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Promoting Kindness in the Classroom
November 13th is World Kindness Day, and it’s the perfect time to remind our students of the importance of spreading…
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9 Ways to Get Students Moving in the Classroom
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room for a second, and kids nowadays lack physical activity. Kids are plugged…
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A Guide to Classroom Management
I believe that building relationships is the key to classroom management. I will be honest, there are a ton of gimmicks out there that teach us that using this system will make for a perfect classroom. And, it’s simply not true because when it comes to our classrooms there is not a one size fits all approach. I have been teaching for a very long time and I can tell you what worked one year might not work the next. This is why I spend my time building relationships, and ensuring my classroom is consistent and fair instead of developing a classroom management plan.
4 Components of Morning Meeting
Although morning meeting looks different for each classroom, I truly believe it provides value and an abundance of benefits for every one of your students. Students feel safe, and part of a community and want to do well when relationships with their classmates and teachers are strong. A sense of belonging is so important in the classroom, and it plays a significant role in your overall classroom management and environment.
5 Benefits of Morning Meeting
Morning meetings are often a topic of conversation in the world of education and they are a game-changer in the…
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Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom and Distance Learning
Many school districts and teachers like you know that the social and emotional learning is going to be necessary this…
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Winter is Here So is Indoor Recess
It’s that dreaded time of the year, when recess moves indoors, and students go stir-crazy. Whether it’s snow, rain, or freezing…
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10 Effective Strategies for a Chatty Class
Spring is here and we all have spring fever! Energy levels are higher. Students seem restless. Behaviors that have never…
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Fostering Relationships in the Classroom
We all know that research says students need to feel included, loved, and safe in the classroom to learn. They…
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Relatonships Matter! Part 2 Discipline
This is the second installment of my blog series, Relationships Matter. Read the first blog post here. When trying to…
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Relationships Matter!
It’s a new year and that means time to reflect and change. The MOST important thing when it comes to…
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