A classroom morning routine is so important in the classroom and can set the day up for success. When students know what to expect, they are less likely to see off-task behaviors. Setting up a classroom morning routine can often lead to a “flow” and students will do things automatically. This, in turn, can free… Read More
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Back to School Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
One of my favorite things about the first weeks of school is all the different back to school read alouds!! Buying back to school books has become a slight obsession of mine. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite back to school read alouds that I use at the beginning of… Read More
Parent Communication for Teachers
Parent Communication is vital for teachers to have a successful year. The number one thing to remember is making sure your communication is two-way. Of course, you need to be communicating with parents, but make sure parents are clear on how to communicate with you. There are 3 main ways teachers should communicate with parents:… Read More
Classroom Behavior Problems
Classroom behavior problems could be your fault You’ve taught your rules and procedures. You’ve set up a classroom management plan. Yet, you are still having classroom behavior problems and you can’t figure out why. Well, I hate to break it to you, but you could very well be the problem. The problem with too many… Read More
Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers
Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers Classroom management for elementary teachers might be different than you think. When you think about classroom management, most teachers immediately think about student behavior, rules, consequences, and rewards. Yes, these things are a portion of that, but it’s only a part of it. So what are the other parts? I’m glad… Read More
3 Amazing Classroom Organization Hacks
Classroom organization is a big part of managing a classroom. Classroom organization for elementary teachers is even more essential because of all the materials needed to teach multiple subjects. I’m sharing some of my best classroom organization hacks down below. One of the biggest compliments I get when teachers enter my room is usually my… Read More
