A new school year usually means a new teacher, new expectations, and new routines, so our students sometimes don't respond as we'd hoped when we try to get

Dismissal time can be one of the most challenging times of the day for many teachers, whether they are experienced, new, or somewhere in be...

FREE Call Backs and attention getters for the kindergarten classroom! Great classroom management tool!

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What is unschooling? And what does it look like? Click here to read about modified unschooling. Our method for homeschooling which combines various methods.

Every year I get that one kiddo. The sweet-as-pie child that just can't contain his excitement when they know the answer to a question I've posed...especially when the answer is not quite correct and ends up misleading her classmates. He blurts out his answer the instant the question has been completed,

Here's some LDS mission call opening ideas to make the experience a moment they will never forget. Check it out!

FREE Call Backs and attention getters for the kindergarten classroom! Great classroom management tool!

I have been working closely with the literacy support teacher at my school recently. She and I have been co-teaching a Grade 8 Social Studies class and today I'd like to share an activity that she introduced me to: Collaborative Place Mats. This technique is especially helpful at the beginning of a project or inquiry to help groups start to brainstorm about their big idea, topic, or question. Before we began the activity, we talked as a class about what behaviours we wanted to follow as we worked in groups. Students offered ideas, and they were recorded on chart paper. From their criteria, I created a self-assessment checklist for the students to use as a reflection after the activity. Once we had established the guidelines, we explained the place mat activity. Here's how it works: Each table received a piece of chart paper with our project question in the middle. In this case, the question was "How would you provide for people in a community." Each group separated the chart paper into equal sections, one for every member of the group, then we asked the students to write their names in their sections. Students had 2 minutes of silent writing time to think on their own and write their ideas in their section of the place mat. After the 2 minutes were up, the students took turns explaining what they wrote down to the other members of their group. Each student got 1 minute to explain while the other students listened silently. After every student in the group shared his or her ideas, then the other students could ask questions. We gave the groups 5 more minutes for questions and discussion, encouraging them to write more if they had more ideas. We then asked each group to choose 3 or 4 ideas to share out to the whole class. As the groups were sharing out, each student was encouraged to continue writing down ideas they liked on their own place mat. After the groups each shared out, the students had a chance to walk from table to table to see and read the other groups' place mats. This was a great way to unpack a lot of their initial thinking on our topic. It allowed everyone's voice in the group to be heard and validated. Now, as they work their way through the project (creating their own self-sustaining communities), I will have the place mats posted to remind them of their collective ideas. I used this technique in a Middle School Social Studies class, but I really believe it could be differentiated for any grade level in any subject area. Have you used this brainstorming technique (or something like it) before? Let me know what worked/didn't work for you in the comments below.

This organized list with 110 unique and different ways to sing Primary songs or any music to sing over and over with tons of repetition in Singing Time.

Got a talkative class? Check out these 5 ways to quiet the chatter!

Looking for service projects ideas for your group, your family or yourself. I've compiled a list of 60 ideas. Check them out!

These are 8 simple tips for beginning substitute teachers and even those who are seasoned guest teachers. Make your day easier with these tips!

If you're a teacher, here is a list of ideas and activities for classrooms or other youth groups so students can get to know each other better.

See how I chalk painted the wall and added a DIY indoor awning to give our toilet room a budget friendly makeover.

I love using class call backs and attention grabbers! These are so fun! My class loves them! This freebie is a classroom staple!

Thousands of teachers have used these tried and true GUARANTEED tups to stop students from blurting out. Chatty Class? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!

Missionary open house ideas to create a fun and simple open house where friends and family can say goodbye, without adding too much to your to do list!

So you have this student. Let’s call her Brittany. And Brittany frustrates you to no end. Because despite holding her accountable, she continues to break the same rule over and over. Oh, she may hold off for a few days, a week perhaps, but ... Read more

All set? You bet! Looking for funny attention-getters for your class? Look no further – here you’ll find brilliant class attention-getters that kids will love.

All the best gifts for missionaries right here! With over 75 ideas this gift guide has everything your missionary could ever hope for.

Tons of Primary Chorister ideas for teaching music to children in Primary. Singing time for junior and senior primary and even nursery. For teaching in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Food can be a fun, motivating (and delicious) way to elicit the R sound in speech therapy. Who doesn't love snacks, right? Today I'll share 5 ways I use food

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ONLY 17 MORE DAYS! (Or 346 if you’re us…) Any missionary mom knows exactly what that statement means! We’re sharing a few ideas for welcoming, reflecting, remembering,…

The Best Free Viking Lapbook and Hands-on Ideas. My free Viking lapbook is such a fun lapbook and unit study. Be sure you look at my other fun homeschool lapbooks.

It happened. My kid blew it at school yesterday, and we received an email from his teacher today. All of the questions started racing through my mind. Why didn't he say something yesterday? What made him mad? How are we going to roll out the consequences for this? I know how to tackle the first

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Use attention getters in your kindergarten, first grade, or second grade classroom to get the attention of students quickly and effectively.

How to find the Devil's Pulpit, Finnich Glen in Scotland, including where to park, how to get down to the gorge, why it's called the Devil's Pulpit, and photography tips for getting great photos of Finnich Glen

FREE Call Backs and attention getters for the kindergarten classroom! Great classroom management tool!

I put out the call for your empty walls and you delivered! This was fun! Today I’m sharing 3 of those here, with my recommendations, and then I’ll show you how to find even more of those empty wall solutions on my Instagram account. This seems like it was a popular thing to do….maybe I’ll do more on

Transform chaotic transitions into smooth, fun moments with these Class Transition activities & tools! With catchy line-up songs, effective door hangers, and fun attention grabbers call backs, you'll capture your students' attention quickly and efficiently, simplify your classroom transitions, and add a little extra to your classroom management routine. ⭐️This resource is a great way to ease transitions and make them fun in your classroom. The included tools allow your students to quickly regain focus, form lines quickly, and notify others where you are within the building throughout the day. ⭐️The best part? This resource  saves you time as all the transition tools are ready to just print and go! Create a space in your classroom for your different transition tools so your students can quickly refer to their chants or quickly grab a door hanger to hang on the door when leaving the room. What you get in this set of 3 classroom management transitions resource: 24 classroom door hangers 46 teacher & student call back attention grabbers 10 class line up chants Bulletin board letters for setting up your brain break area Various poster & header options 46 Attention Getters Included: Scooby Dooby Doo Where are you? Hocus Pocus Everybody Focus! Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey, Hey Hey Goodbye! Hands on Your Head, Hands on Your Knees, Hands on Your Lap, and Eyes on Me! Tootsie Roll, Lollipop We Were Talking, Now Let’s Stop! Hakuna Matata! Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s Off To Work We Go! Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Everybody Rock Everybody Roll! Shark Bait Oooh Ha Ha! Red Robin Yum! Ba Da Ba Ba Ba ‘m Loving It! Abbra… Cadabbra! Get It? Got It? Good! Chicka, Chicka, Boom Boom! Ding-Dong! Hello? 1,2,3 Eyes on Me! 1, 2 Eyes on You! Macaroni & Cheese Everybody Freeze! Can I Get a… Whoop! Whoop! Are You Ready, Kids? Aye, Aye, Captain! Holy Moly Guacamole! Spaghetti and Meatballs! Class, Class Yes, Yes! Peanut Butter Jelly Time! Zip It, Lock It, Put It In Your Pocket! Hands on Top That Means Stop! Stop! Collaborate and Listen! Yakety Yak Don’t Talk Back! Flat Tire Shhh! Eeny Meeny Miny Mo! Ready to Rock! Ready to Roll! All Set You Bet! To Infinity and Beyond! Zip, Zip, Zap We’re All That! Alligator, Alligator Chomp Chomp Chomp! Are you Focused? Yes I Am! Did Pete Cry? Goodness No! Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire! Teach Okay! Class? Yes! Hands & Eyes! Yes! No Way! Oh me Oh My! All eyes on Me I’m All Ears! Eyes Up Voices Off! Ready to learn? Ready to Listen! Mirror Switch! ✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: cards, posters, and more! ✏️ Creative Ways to Use These Class Transitions Use transition activities to reinforce daily routines, helping students understand and anticipate the flow of the day. Implement transition cues to signal expected behaviors, such as quiet voices or lined-up bodies, reducing disruptions and maintaining order. Integrate quick review questions or mini-challenges during transitions to reinforce learning and keep students engaged. ❤️Why You Need this Resource: This class transitions resource has everything you’d need to improve the transitions in your classroom. These class transitions are a great classroom management tool when it comes to transitioning and getting the attention of your students. This resource gives you everything you’d need to offer your students a fun way to transition throughout the day. The class transitions require minimal prep and can be printed and used immediately. There are fun options to use door hangers to show your location in school. There are line-up chants and call backs that can be used throughout the day, and displayed in different ways. Use the included posters & headers to set up special areas for all your transitions. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ashley M. says, "My students absolutely LOVE the call backs!! It’s an easy way to get their attention while having fun at the same time. 10/10 recommend this to anybody in elementary grades! " ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amy W. says, "This is a fabulous resource! We use some of them daily. It is a nice mix of older and newer sayings. They work very well." ⭐️ Grab the bundle & SAVE ⭐️ ♥♥The CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT BUNDLE is available for a DISCOUNT. Get a year’s worth of classroom management resources to make your yearly planning a breeze! ♥♥ You might also be interested in: Classroom Schedule Cards & Checklist Early Finisher Activities Brain Breaks & Movement Activity Cards Have a question or need help with a file? Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback. Please ask all questions before purchasing. Terms of Use: This product is licensed for single classroom use ONLY unless multiple licenses are purchased. Your purchase grants you a license to use in a secure, password-protected online platform (such as Google Classroom) with your students only. You may not transfer or share with another teacher or use it for commercial purposes (Outschool, etc.). Copyright ©2013 to Present - Proud to be Primary - Elyse Rycroft

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Free Line up songs for kindergarten classroom management. Make transitions easier with fun chants.

Listen to and read a phone call conversation between the caller and the receptionist. I've included the audio link in the worksheet. This listening activity also includes a text complexion, a jumbled conversation (which can be cut up for ss to rearrange), and questions based on the conversation. Enjoy!! - ESL worksheets

It shouldn't be called "productive," it should be called what it really is: "billable." Learn 8 ways for OT practitioners to increase SNF productivity