A behavior notebook is a whole-class management technique for recording classroom misbehavior that integrates student reflection & ownership. It can quickly be implemented with any existing rules and discipline plan, and is used as an alternative to other methods such as a clip chart, card system, or writing names on the board. Each student …
Whew folks! Is is really only one week until Halloween, cuz I could SWEAR my kiddos are chowing down on candy everyday before they come to school. They are keeping me on my toes, that’s for sure! I thought I’d pop in and share a quick little close reading lesson I did with my kiddos […]
Simple and fun classroom management expressions used by seasoned educators. Some are silly. Others very direct. All are highly effective.
Your Fab Teacher Guide To Classroom Management Transform your classroom into a well-oiled machine with "Your Fab Teacher Guide To Classroom Management," a comprehensive ebook designed specifically for educators. Packed with 52 pages of actionable insights and practical strategies, this guide covers all the essential aspects of effective classroom management. What's Inside: Classroom Setup Organization: Discover how to create a learning environment that promotes focus and engagement. Learn the secrets to organizing your space for optimal student interaction and accessibility. Routines and Procedures: Establish a smooth-running classroom by implementing consistent routines and procedures. This section provides step-by-step guidance on setting expectations and maintaining order. Classroom Transitions: Master the art of transitioning between activities seamlessly. Find out how to minimize downtime and keep your students on track with effective transition techniques. Proactive and Reactive Approaches: Equip yourself with proactive strategies to prevent disruptions before they occur, and reactive methods to address issues swiftly and effectively. This balanced approach ensures a harmonious classroom environment. Managing Disruptive Behaviors: Gain confidence in handling disruptive behaviors with tried-and-true methods. Learn how to address challenges with empathy and authority, fostering a positive classroom culture. Special Features: Hyperlinked Tabs and Spine: Navigate the ebook effortlessly with hyperlinked tabs and spine, allowing you to quickly access any section with a simple click. Spiral Binding: Enjoy the ease of use with our spiral binding feature, which lets you return to the cover page instantly, ensuring you never lose your place. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the teaching profession, "Your Fab Teacher Guide To Classroom Management" is your ultimate resource for creating a structured and supportive learning environment. Invest in your teaching success and make your classroom a fab place to learn!
Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you'r...
French attention grabbers are words or short sentences that get your students' attention in the classroom. Learn how to use them and how to invent your own.
Stop taking away recess and using other punishments to control your students. Find success with 10 powerful classroom management strategies!
The Article of the Week provides students with weekly reading assignments! Students will read a rigorous article, answer rigorous questions, learn new vocabulary, write summaries, and so much more! There is a PRINTABLE PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES™ for each article and activity included! In this Article of the Week, I have included 3 different levels of the article and the question sets! Assign your students the appropriate article level and question sets. This is perfect for ESL/ELL students and lower-level students! FEATURES ⭐Differentiation/Levelled texts and questions ⭐Vocabulary ⭐Central Idea ⭐Annotating the text ⭐Writing a summary The purpose of these nonfiction AOWs is to expose students to scholarly and rigorous informational texts and questions to prepare them for the state test. Students will have multiple opportunities to master each standard as my goal is to provide you enough AOWs to last for the entire school year! *It is important while working through the CCSS aligned question sets to remind your students that there may be multiple answers that could be correct, but often times, they must choose the BEST answer. This is why I have made many answer choices similar or good, but there is always a BEST answer! ✨My Product Includes✨ Page 3: Google Slides™ Links Page 4: About AOWs Page 5: AOW daily format Page 6: Level of Reading & Question Set Pages 7-8: Article: Harriet Tubman Page 9: Days 1 & 2—Read and Annotate and Unfamiliar Vocabulary/Context Clues Page 10: Days 3 & 4—Frayer Model (Central Idea) and Objective Summary Pages 11-12: CCSS Aligned Question Set Page 13: Description of the Following Pages Page 14: Annotating the Text Poster Page 15: Unfamiliar Vocabulary/Context Clues page with no assigned days Page 16: Frayer Model (Central Idea) with no assigned day Page 17: Objective Summary Page with no assigned day Pages 18-19: CCSS Aligned Question Set with no assigned day Pages 20-21: CCSS Aligned Question Answer Key Page 22: Level of Reading & Question Set Pages 23-30: Level 2 Text, Question Set, and Answer Keys Page 31: Level of Reading & Question Set Pages 32-38: Level 1 Text, Question Set, and Answer Keys Be sure to leave feedback on resources, so you can earn points towards your next TpT purchase! Want to get in touch? My Website Join my Email List for a FREE Download Instagram Facebook Pinterest Follow my TpT store to get updates and notifications on new resources! If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me! My email address is: [email protected]. Copyright ©Hello Tennessee Teacher 2018. All rights reserved by the author Permission to copy for single classroom use only
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One of my favorite things about teaching is that every year is a fresh start. Whether you are new to teaching, or someone who has been teaching for many years, we all can admit that we have plenty of room to grow. After 13 years of teaching, I am still making changes each year in…
Teachers always have lots of reasons to get that pain in the pit of our stomachs… Testing season, report card deadlines, group work… Oh GROUP WORK! Can you hear the tattling now!? Working together in groups can be the most rewarding experiences in many lessons but also can be some of the most challenging. There ... Read more
Classroom community building activities and free ideas and lesson plans to kick off the school year or implement at any time.
When I was in the classroom, I noticed that the traditional 0-3 voice levels didn't resonate with my students. Just like we all watch TV at different volume levels based on our preference, the numbers were subjective and didn't really "click" with students. Whether you are a first year teacher or a seasoned educator, I
use these phrases to get your students attention and re-focus them during your lessons.
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Before the start of each school year, I spend a lot of time reevaluating the routines and procedures that I use in my classroom. Establishing routines and procedures early on, sets the stage for a well-managed classroom and helps ensure "smooth sailing" for rest of the school year!! Below is a list that I refer to each year when establishing routines and procedures for my classroom.... {Click here to download!} Like anything else we teach our students, these routines and procedures need to be taught, modeled, practiced, and reinforced!! The following are the routines and procedures that I focus on the most, and the ones which I believe help foster a high-functioning learning environment.... Entering the Classroom "Ready to Learn" One of the first procedures that I teach my students is how to enter the classroom, and what to do once they come in. I strongly emphasize that they need to enter the classroom "ready to learn". We spend a lot of time talking about what it means to be ready to learn.... coming in quietly, having all materials needed for class, ready to follow directions or routines, and ready to GET TO WORK!!! My students learn quickly to always look to the white board for directions. First thing in the morning, after recess, and after lunch, I always have specific directions written on the board. Students learn to come in, look to the white board, and then begin following directions right away. This gives me time to take care of business, especially in the morning. At the same time, it teaches students independence. I always love the compliments I get from subs about how well my students follow directions, and how quickly and easily they get to work!! Teacher Signal The "teacher signal"-- No teacher should be without one!! For me, I have always use the simple and easy, GIVE ME 5. With this, I simply raise my hand and say, "Give me five," and my students raise their hands and show me that they're ready to.... STOP! LOOK! and LISTEN! Below is the graphic that I have displayed for the first weeks of school. We spend a lot of time discussing the expectations, and PRACTICING during those for first few weeks. {Click here to download!} Most of the teachers at my school and our principal use this strategy, so it's something consistent for the kiddos from year to year. However, I have always been very intrigued by some of the fun and catchy "attention grabbers" out there. I have often thought about giving some of these a try. Here are some great examples.... {SOURCE} {SOURCE} Transitions I will never forget my first year of teaching.... It never occurred to me that I would need to teach students how to transition from one activity to the next. So of course, chaos would ensue each time I gave students a simple direction, such as taking out a text book, or coming down to the rug. Each simple task would turn into full-blow conversations!! I would then have to get their attention all over again to give the next direction. A vicious cycle!! I quickly learned that quick and quiet transitions needed to be taught, practiced, and reinforced, NON-STOP for those first few days of school. The key is to always wait until students are quiet and then set the expectation for WHAT they need to do, and HOW they need to do it. I also teach my students to save their movement for when I am COMPLETELY done giving a direction. Quality of Work I spend A LOT of time at the beginning of the year discussing the quality of student work. It's always amazing to me how upper grade students forget {or do they?!} some of the most basic skills they learn in the primary grades. We're talking things as simple as using a period at the end of a sentence, or misspelling the word "read". In my class, I like to have a list of "must haves" that students refer to as they are working, and before they turn an assignment in. While of course there is always room for error, there are just certain things that are simply nonnegotiable for upper elementary (general ed.) students.... {Click here to download!} If anything on the list is missing, I simply hand assignments back to students, and remind them to refer to our Must Have List. Additionally, we spend a lot of time focused on "presentation" and students taking pride in their work. For example, when I assign projects I ask students to outline their writing with black or colored marker, add details and at least 3 colors to their illustrations, and to make the most of the space they have on their paper. I spend a lot of time modeling this, and I am constantly reinforcing high-quality work. In my classroom, time, effort, and pride go a long way!! Final Thoughts With any and all routines and procedures, it is so important to constantly set expectations during those first days. Right before recess, I always remind students about what is expected when they come back into the classroom after recess. Before an assignment, I ask students to tell me how I expect them to behave while they are working. We are constantly talking about expectations! Plus, we practice ALL THE TIME!! When we line up for lunch, we practice how to walk in a line. When we come in after lunch, we practice how to come in the classroom quietly. It seems like a lot, but it is so important to get them in place so that the rest of the year is smooth sailing!!! If you're looking for some Back to School activities and printables to ease you into the school year, be sure to check out this Back to School resource in my teacher shop. Click on the pic below to learn more!
Learning students' names might seem like a daunting task as a secondary teacher. You probably have over 100 students! Here are some tricks.
Here is way to remind students how to think before you speak. These printable posters are a fun and colorful way decorate your classroom and make a point. Since these how to think before you speak printables are free downloads you can print as many you want to fit your classroom space!
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Remember that your learning goals need to be clear. Struggling learners need to feel they have the facts they need but are not overwhelmed by disconnected content, fluff or EXTRA material. Likewise, advanced learners need to be challenged. Once you have your objectives and standards identified, you can tier your activities up or down to meet the readiness levels of all your learners. If you'd like to see what the above activity is like tiered click on the picture below.
The difference between pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy has to do with purposes and roles--being taught or teaching yourself.
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Looking for effective classroom management policies and procedures for secondary classrooms? Here are 5 key starting points!
Hi! I hope you all had a very merry holiday season. We had a great December here, other than our kiln setting off a sprinkler at school and causing some minor flooding and damage. (That was a di…
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Explore a variety of quiet activities for after testing, perfect for keeping 4th and 5th graders engaged and silent.
Whether your students are lethargic or super-charged, adding movement to your lesson plans will help to solve both issues. Not only is it healthy to move throughout the day, but it can also help students focus and become more engaged with the content they are trying to master. Due to the nature of English classes, ELA ... Read More about 10 Ways to Add Movement in the ELA Classroom
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Feelings can impact the climate of your class. Students are little thermometers. They absorb all of the good and bad vibes around them. It is important to have a strategy in your teacher toolbox to help your students. BEGINNING OF THE DAY Have you used a feelings journal? Use a feelings journal as a morning work assignment. Students are able to begin their day more focused after sharing what they are thinking and feeling. BONUS: You can take the pulse of your class with this assignment. END OF THE DAY Holding students accountable for their behavior is important. Make the end of the your day a time of reflection. Students can reflect about their feelings and behavior at school with this assignment. Different pages from "My Feelings Journal". Organize books about behavior, feelings, or character traits. It is very helpful to have a "go to" tub of books when an issue happens in the classroom. You can reinforce your class rules, discussions, and conferences with students about behavior using read alouds. You can integrate your behavior management with your literacy lessons. Quick prep, addresses behavior issues . . . kills two birds with one stone . . . . what's not to love? Tattling can become a big issue during cold and flu season. Students are irritable which causes more conflicts. This is a good time to read A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue. You can do the easy prep option of read aloud and reading response page. I recommend making a tattling tongue bulletin board if this has been an on-going problem. Point to the bulletin board when your students have a conflict to remind them to use the strategies from the book. My new file includes a bulletin board, too. Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
Get ready for a fun twist on learning with this Singular and Plural Nouns Matching Game – just in time for Valentine's Day! Your students will love delivering noun cards featuring cute pizza illustrations to their matching houses with the correct plural endings. It's a playful way to keep them engaged and learning in Language Arts.🍕 How It Works:With over 200 noun cards, each featuring adorable Valentine's Day pizzas, students can dive into this interactive matching game. The goal is to find the right home for each noun by choosing from seven Plural Ending Houses, including -s, -es, -ies, -ves, no change, irregular, and vowel change. It's a hands-on approach to learning singular and plural nouns, making language arts exciting for your students.📦 What's Included:- Over 200 Noun Cards: Cute pizza illustrations that make learning more enjoyable.- 7 Plural Ending Houses: Covering -s, -es, -ies, -ves, no change, irregular, and vowel change.- Cards with the Rules: Clear and simple guidelines for each Plural Ending House.- Answer Keys: Easy review and self-assessment.- Create Your Own Cards: Customize the game to fit your teaching style and needs.🎉 Why Choose This Game:- Seasonal Fun: Perfect for Valentine's Day to bring a festive vibe to your language arts class.- Comprehensive Learning: Covers a variety of plural endings for a solid understanding.- Interactive and Fun: Turns language learning into an enjoyable and memorable experience.- Teacher-Friendly: Complete with answer keys and the option to create your own cards.Elevate your Language Arts lessons with this Singular and Plural Nouns Matching Game. Order now and bring a dose of fun learning to your classroom!
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Today, I am talking about how I DESIGN my classroom, before I even get to step into it for the new year! I know what you are thinking, “ALREADY?”… I am the first one to tell you to take the time to RELAX, have FUN with family and friends, and take time to yourself and […]
Tomorrow is the BIG day! Back to school. As a seasoned teacher I always get asked the same question over summer break… “If there is one SECRET to being a great teacher what would it be?” This is never an easy question to answer. But it really all comes down to ONE SECRET. Here it… Continue reading →
Thanks so much! Your free download is on it way to you. (If you don’t see the email, please check spam or Promotions folder.) Imagine having a done-for-you comprehensive classroom management plan that you can start implementing today! Are you struggling with managing your classroom and frustrated with trying countless techniques that just never quite […]
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Once in a while, I like to do something a little silly to add interest to an otherwise dry lesson plan. This is a game I'v...
Hey everyone! It's Kristin! I am heading back to school in just one day. ONE DAY. Except, truthfully, I've been at school on my own time off and on all summer, and I'm talking about the fact that I am required to be there in just one day. The kids come this Monday and I can't even believe it. But I know in just a matter of time, I'm going to say something like I can't believe it's Halloween or I can't believe it's Christmas, or How is it Valentine's Day already? Time just flies when you're having a great time living life. SO! In preparation for my new class of kiddos, I've created a little Rules book that we are going to be filling out together for the first couple of days. We will review it all week and maybe even for two weeks! I have a couple of versions for you and it's FREE over on my blog. I hope you can use it!
