Classroom management is one of the most essential pieces of a successful school year. As teachers, we are always in…
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14 Picture Books for Building Classroom Community
The beginning of a new year is challenging regardless of how many years you’ve been teaching. We are preparing our…
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Making Time for Social Emotional Learning in the First Grade Classroom
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year and make decisions for the new year. I just…
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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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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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7 Simple {but Effective} Tips for Back to School that Will Absolutely Change Your School Year
Summer is winding down, Target’s shelves are fully stocked with school supplies, and we all know what that means…back to…
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5 Tips for a Happy Classroom
Let’s face it: We spend a lot of time at school. Some days I feel like I spend more time…
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Picture Books That Help You Start the Year Right
It’s almost that time of year again. The stores are filled with notebooks, binders, pens, markers, backpacks, rulers, glue, crayons,…
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