I have too much curriculum and not enough class time left! All teachers have been in this position. Read on for tips on surviving classroom crunch time.
I use centers throughout the year. I love them. My students love them. I use centers in the classroom because: Students can practic...
The Question: Do you all have any ideas for weekly behavior forms to send to parents? My school doesn't want us to use the "stop light" red, yellow, green method. I've started giving cards out daily and if it's still white at end of day, they can get a prize and stamp, smiley face or…
Is center time stressful? It doesn't have to be! Here are ten easy-to-implement and practical tips for managing classroom centers.
Having smooth classroom transitions is essential for maximizing learning time. Check out these strategies for quickening transitions!
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For some reason it drives me crazy how sloppy all the cords around the computers are… and the headphones are always the worst. They get tangled, they fall down and somehow they get bent and crooked! For a while, I had my students put their headphones over the computer, but that just made the computer […]
Online Classroom Management to keep you SANE this school year!You can have the BEST lessons and they still may not work if you don't invest the time in manag...
Happy Summer! As a teacher, one of the things I look forward to during summertime (besides sleeping in and using the restroom whenever I feel like it) is dreaming up ways to better my classroom for next year. This year, in the midst of a pandemic, our school years got cut short, and our time to thin
Learn 11 of the most effective classroom behavior management ideas for redirecting student behaviors that you can use today!
Classroom elopement, or when students run away from the classroom due to behavior challenges, can be one of the most stressful and potentially dangerous situations a teacher faces. For students with significant behavior needs, elopement often stems from feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or lacking the skills to communicate effectively. As teachers, knowing how to respond and […]
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In my ‘Organization in the Secondary Classroom’ series, I’ve written about how I manage the paperwork in my classroom (this post has been viewed an incredible 81,000+ times) and how I tackle lesson planning. Today I’m sharing how I manage student absences! *Update: Due to multiple requests, the two forms I use that are mentioned […]
Do you ever feel like there is never enough time in a school day? That you are always behind schedule? Sure choosing to extend an activity or bask in the moment is one thing, but consistently being behind is SO frustrating. As a class, we learn about, engage in,...
Develop technology classroom management procedures to help your classroom function smoothly without constant interruptions to learning from this blog.
This video shows your STUDENTS and you how to create and manage folders for your school year in Google Drive. Show the beginning to your students, then keep ...
When students are taught the rules and the expectations and know the consequences, management of student behavior will be smooth sailing.
Organizing and managing a classroom library is actually a piece of cake! Let me show you!
By Jennifer Isbell - As they prepare next-gen students for an unknown future, teachers must find ways to inspire and instill collaboration abilities.
When a child displays disruptive behavior, it means they're unable to communicate their needs. Learn how to handle and help children in the classroom.
