Create an Effective Classroom Behavior Management Plan in 4 Easy Steps
One of the most important tasks for a teacher at any grade level is to develop a system for managing
One of the most important tasks for a teacher at any grade level is to develop a system for managing
Forget casual Fridays or free coffee in the teachers’ lounge – If my principal really loved me, she’d send in
Reader’s workshop has been around for a long time. In many districts, guided reading groups are a required part of
I’ve been teaching third grade for quite a few years now and I’ve tried all kinds of seating arrangements… . What I have discovered is that little kids = messy
Do you struggle to get students to complete traditional homework assignments? Do you think that kids might need a break after a long day at school? Are you looking for
What’s worse than a rainy day without recess? Not much that I can think of. About halfway through the school day, I NEED A BREAK! But, what’s a teacher to
I get a lot of questions about teaching STEM. What exactly is STEM? How do I start? Where do I get materials? How much time does it take? What are
Now that we’re nearing the end of the school year, are visions of flip flops and margaritas dancing in your head? Summer is just around the corner and we’re all
Without mentioning any names, I will say I have one of the most exhausting classes ever this year. Not only do they talk a lot, they blurt out, get up
How often do your students play games in the classroom? Do you bring them out only on special occasions? Maybe use them for Fun Friday? Do you avoid using games
Reader’s workshop has been around for a long time. In many districts, guided reading groups are a required part of the literacy block. And for good reason. Small group lessons
If you’ve ever seen an owl pellet, you’re probably thinking “ewww” rather than “aww”. But if I weren’t up for a little grossness in the name of science, what kind