Classroom management is one of the most essential pieces of a successful school year. As teachers, we are always in…
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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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7 Simple Yet Effective Ideas to Make Lessons More Engaging
I’ve been teaching first grade for quite some time, and my teaching styles and strategies have changed throughout the years….
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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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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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5 Ideas for Practicing Classroom Routines that Your Students Will Love
I am still in shock that it is the end of August, and for many of us, school is back…
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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.
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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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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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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