The first week of school is exciting but also scary at the same time. It doesn’t follow the same format as “normal” school days and there’s so much that teachers need to do to make sure the school year is successful. #1 Be Prepared The best thing you can do is to set up as… Read More
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Routines and Procedures in the Classroom
Routines and procedures in the classroom are so important! It’s what teachers typically teach during the first week of school. But what does that actually look like in the classroom? Routine vs. Procedure First, let’s talk about what’s the difference between a procedure and a routine. A procedure is a particular way of doing something…. Read More
Rewards in the Classroom
Should teachers use rewards in the classroom? There’s a lot of debate in the online teacher community about rewarding students for behaviors. Some believe students shouldn’t be rewarded for something they are expected to do. Some say we should only focus on intrinsic rewards and not extrinsic rewards. My opinion on rewards in the classroom… Read More
Rules and Consequences in the Classroom
Establishing rules and consequences in the classroom is extremely important. Rules are for the safety of the students and every student has the right to a safe learning environment. Rules in the Classroom Ideally, you should have 3-5 rules for your classroom. Your rules should be clear and concise so your students understand them. Next,… Read More
First Year Teacher Classroom Checklist
A first year teacher classroom checklist can help you get started over the summer! One of the hardest things to know is what you can actually prepare for during the summer. These 10 things will help you get started! 1. Choose a focus for the year As much as you’ll want to…you can not do… Read More
5 tips for packing up your classroom
These 5 tips for packing up your classroom will save you so much time next fall when it’s time to unpack. You may be tempted to shove everything in a box or closet. However, your future self will thank you later. Plus you have a classroom full of students right now that can help! Tip… Read More
