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Classroom Behavior Problems

June 25, 2020 By Rachel Vincent Leave a Comment

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

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Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers

June 14, 2020 By Rachel Vincent Leave a Comment

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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

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3 Amazing Classroom Organization Hacks

May 8, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

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

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21 Interview Tips for Teachers

April 2, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

So you finally got the call that you’ve landed the interview…now what?  When it comes to interviews for a teaching job, there are some Dos and Don’ts you should think about.  These are the tips for interviews that I wish someone would have told me about when I first started interviewing for teaching jobs. Interview… Read More

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The Best Advice for Student Teachers

March 6, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

The Best Advice for Student Teachers Student teaching is one of the most exciting times in the journey to becoming a teacher.  I can still remember waking up my first morning of student teaching and thinking about how I was finally a real teacher!  My cooperating teacher was amazing and shared a lot of advice… Read More

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Tips for Your Classroom Library Set Up

October 4, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

There are lots of different ways to set up your classroom library.  If you’re new to teaching, your biggest challenge might be finding shelves, bins, and of course BOOKS!  How you set up your classroom library is completely up to you.  I have set up my classroom library in many different ways over the years,… Read More

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Hi, I'm Rachel! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted on IG let alone introduced myself so here’s 5 random facts about me! Can you relate to any of these?!
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2️⃣ Napping is my favorite sport and I'm pretty good at it!😴
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4️⃣ I probably won’t go but I still want to be invited 🤪
5️⃣ I like mint and chocolate but not together!😝
What’s your favorite December read aloud? I have What’s your favorite December read aloud? I have so many I can’t decide! 😍
Are you a fan of teaching poetry?! ❓❓It’s ac Are you a fan of teaching poetry?! ❓❓It’s actually one of my favorite things to teach!! Tell me I’m not the only one!
Our class store is now digital and I’m wondering Our class store is now digital and I’m wondering why I didn’t do this sooner!! 🙌🏻 What’s one thing you’re doing differently this year that’s actually better than before?!
I might have forgot to bring this home to prep for I might have forgot to bring this home to prep for tomorrow but I made a list of each day so it should only take me a few minutes to set up! It’s my favorite way to add a little holiday joy each day. 🎄🎅🏻
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Happy Thanksgiving!!! Hope you have a wonderful da Happy Thanksgiving!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!! 🧡💛🤎
Even in this crazy year, I have so much to be than Even in this crazy year, I have so much to be thankful for. The gorgeous fall we had is definitely on my list!! What are you thankful for?
I got this note in my box today from one of my stu I got this note in my box today from one of my students last year. I made me cry because this class was amazing and I never got to really say goodbye and I miss them! And sometimes you just need to hear that you are making a difference.
I love finding new books to share with my students I love finding new books to share with my students and you!! This book is so cute and has several life lessons that would be great for morning meetings!! Check out @bethatspark and my stories for more details!
For the first 144 years of America, a woman was no For the first 144 years of America, a woman was not allowed to vote. I don’t take that lightly and will always vote, no matter what! #teachersvote #womenvote
Are you team chocolate or team confection? I’m a Are you team chocolate or team confection? I’m a chocolate girl for sure! 🍫 I'm so happy I added the digitial version to our our history of candy research project!! I can’t wait to use it with my students this year!! 🍭 🍬
What would you do?! ⁉️ My daily cart has not h What would you do?! ⁉️ My daily cart has not had the same attention this year! 🙁 It used to hold my copies for each day but since having less papers and being in a hybrid schedule I just haven’t really used it. It’s making me wonder if I should repurpose it is just wait until next year when things hopefully return to normal? 🤔
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Fall has quickly become one of my favorite seasons Fall has quickly become one of my favorite seasons. If I’m being honest, I never really experienced fall. I lived near the coast of South Carolina my entire life, so fall for us was when the temperature dropped into the 80’s. After 36 years, I moved to the upstate near the mountains and now I know what fall really is and all I can say is I AM IN LOVE!! 🍁🍂 What’s your favorite season?
We started multiplication with area model. When I We started multiplication with area model. When I first moved to 4th grade, I was so nervouse to teach this because I didn't get it, but now I see the benefits of using strategies like this to teach multiplication. One way I try to engage students in tougher concepts is letting them write on their desks with dry erase markers. It's such a simple engagement trick! What do you do to spice up your tougher lessons?
Just your midweek reminder that...you've got this! Just your midweek reminder that...you've got this!! You can handle anything that comes your way!!
As we get closer to Halloween...students start to As we get closer to Halloween...students start to get a little antsy. One thing I like to do around this time of the year is bring out Spookley. He hops around during the day to visit student desks who are showing good behavior. Obviously this year...a stuffed pumpkin isn't going to work...so I found a plastic pumpkin that I can wipe down in between visits!!
We are using our multiples numbers like crazy righ We are using our multiples numbers like crazy right now since we're learning factors, multplies, prime, & composite! I've uesed these numbers in 2nd-5th grade. In 2nd & 3rd, we just skip counted every day using them, Now we use them to understand deeper math concepts
We’re celebrating another birthday tomorrow. A We’re celebrating another birthday  tomorrow.  And birthdays are a BIG DEAL!! It’s important to make sure your students are seen everyday but especially on their birthdays. Students get a little goodie bag. ➡️ Swipe to see! Plus the birthday monster sings and dances for them!