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It seems like every day there is an endless stream of students reporting behaviors or incidents that happen in the classroom. On one hand, we want to help our students feel heard and validated so they know we are a safe person for them to talk to. On the other hand, we certainly don't want to feed into the tattle machine. It's a fine line to walk. So how do we handle tattling in our classrooms?
15 exit ticket ideas for any subject or grade level!
Cooperative learning can be a powerful learning strategy, but only if it works well. These small changes can make group work more effective in your classroom.
Ready to take collaboration to the next level? Check out these 20 collaborative tools that are NOT Google!
I love to see my students work together! So I use a Whole Class Rewards system where students do that. This is a whole class rewards system that teachers...
The Unfair Game is a totally unfair twist on Jeopardy that your students will LOVE to hate! Learn how to play and find sample game boards in this post.
Unwanted talking is near the top of the list of teacher frustrations. In this article, learn the actual strategies to finally get rid of it for good.
Goal Setting - This 4th grade teacher uses post it notes to remind children of their goals upon entering the classroom. I love that her method to this has
I began elementary school in the era of phonics. Looking back, I can honestly say that it seemed to work okay. Matching pictures with their word families in plaid workbooks... I learned to read, but
Building character in students should be an everyday task. I love this tip to develop strong character building behaviors in the classroom.
In a self-paced classroom, each student is given an appropriate level of challenge and grows at a steady pace throughout the school year. Here's how it works.
In this post, you will find 27 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom! Formative assessment is such an essential part of the learning process and student success, and many digital tools can help support this process.This list has a wide variety of features and options to help you solidify your formative assessment strategies! Many of the tools below are great for both formative and summative assessments.
Not sure what to teach the first week of 3rd grade? Here's what we did!
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Need to help your students get more hands on practice for their vocabulary words? I've got 5 fun vocabulary games you can use right away!
If you are a new fourth grade teacher or returning back to teaching 4th grade, you'll find everything you need to be successful here!
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
If you struggle with classroom management no matter how many different strategies you try, there's a chance you're doing something to get in your own way.
Happy Monday, all! To my American friends, I hope you enjoyed a fabulous Fourth of July! To my friends from other parts of the world, I hope you had a fantastic weekend! Does it seem like the summer is flying by? Maybe it’s because we took a vacation earlier than usual this year (our first ... Read More about Creating a Google Classroom Filing Cabinet
Find out how to use these free grammar posters in your classroom. From parts of speech, to comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs!
This single classroom procedure has made a HUGE difference in my experience teaching middle school. My first year teaching I didn't do this and I knew that something needed to change. I decided to put into a place a daily bellringer for every one of my classes. I am a Family Consumer Sciences teacher so I teacher 4 different classes!You can call it whatever you want to call it but I call it a bell ringer because my students are expected to be doing it as soon as the bell rings to start class.Her
You can reuse these recycling anchor charts year after year!
Enjoy these free customizable Boggle templates for use in your classroom! You can switch out the letters to make a new game every time!
Teach English vocabulary related to school objects or classroom objects to your students – with our lovely illustrated ESL worksheets and flashcards, exclusively from JIMMYESL.
Hello darlings! This post is an overview of the Word Study Program I use in third grade. Stick with me though, because you could do the same thing in your classroom, you just need some word lists. These pics will take you through the program step by step. It is a mash up of Words ... Read More about Differentiating Spelling in the Elementary Classroom
Every English language arts teacher needs a variety of successful, student led discussion strategies that will provide opportunities for student learning.
What are Multiplication Posters and How Can They Help Students Learn Math? Multiplication posters are a great way to help students learn math. They offer visual cues and support to help students understand the concepts they are working on. These posters can be used in classrooms, homes, or anywhere else students need a little extra help with their math. By providing an easy-to-understand visual representation of the multiplication process, multiplication posters can make learning math easier and more enjoyable for students of all ages. With these tools, students can better understand multiplication and develop the skills they need to succeed in math class. Free Printable Multiplication Poster If your students need help practicing their multiplication facts, you will want to grab this free printable multiplication poster! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog. All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love. Learning and memorizing multiplication facts can be hard for students. I made this multiplication songs and tricks poster to help remind my students of the tricks and songs they can use to help them memorize their multiplication facts. I have them keep this multiplication poster in their binders for easy reference. Tips are included for the multiplication facts for numbers 1 through 12. You can download this multiplication songs and tricks poster for free here. Other Helpful Multiplication Resources: Kicking It Math Multiplication Fact Fluency Program Multiplication Bingo Using Subitizing Cards to Foster Multiplicative Thinking 10 Ways to Practice Math Facts Multiplication Facts That Stick: Help Your Child Master the Multiplication Facts for Good in Just 10 Weeks Multiplication Slam Game Before you go, head on over to enter one of our giveaways!
In our classroom we have been learning all about prepositions. I usually hate teaching grammar, but these hands-on reading units have made it so much more fun! Pinterest I started off by introducing prepositions with a song… These songs were PERFECT!! If you play them, be prepared for a classroom of little singers that will […]
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Texting In The Classroom Texting in the classroom. Usually just hearing that makes you annoyed. It is no secret that our students are saturated in a world of technology. As educators there is imme…
Prefix, suffix, and root lesson using morphology notebooks Are you teaching prefixes, suffixes, and roots? I strive for a literacy-rich classroom. Developing morphological-rich awareness is a basic building block for reading comprehension, spelling, and even fluency. If a student can pronounce and know what a “tyrannosaurus rex,” they are more than capable of interpreting a […]
Engaging prefixes and suffixes activities for 4th and 5th grade students including videos, books, and lesson ideas.
Have you tried using Collaborative Posters in the Classroom? Collaborative posters are a fantastic way to build a culture of teamwork and unity in your
Differentiation and scaffolding can help students better understand and learn. Here are teaching ideas and tips to use in class.
Get ideas for teaching the six syllable types to your students, details about my Syllable Types Resource and a FREE syllable types activity to get you started!
35 hands-on spelling activities that get kids actively engaged with spelling words-thinking, making and creating. Perfect for literacy centers and homework.
Ready to move beyond tired Jeopardy slides? Try a few rounds of the Flyswatter Game, a no-fail way to keep teens active and excited about test prep. Six Easy St
Today I wanted to stop by and share some strategies for teaching vowel teams and diphthongs in our classroom! It’s always challenging to teach spelling patterns that aren’t easily decodable! […]
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