Strategies for defiant behavior that support positive behavior, develop teacher-student relationships, and minimize escalating situations.
Learn which strategies to use with students who are engaging in escape or task avoidance behaviors in special education classes.
Wiggly students can feel distracting but do they have to be? Check out my tips and strategies for students who can't sit still!
I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty of what ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is. If you are reading this post there is an excellent chance you already know what it is because you are dealing with it in your classroom. I’m also going to go out on a limb and assume that […]
Back when I was a student, there is only one vocabulary activity I can ever remember doing in class or for homework. It was looking up the word in the dictionary, writing the definition, and using the word in a sentence. I can recall this assignment itself (probably because of the sheer number of times I had to do it), but ask me how many of those actual words I am able to remember. Couldn’t tell you a single one, to be honest!
Are you struggling to find effective student engagement strategies for the classroom that are easy to implement and actually work? This is the list for you!
Kinesthetic learners like to be active, and become easily bored in a traditional classroom. Here are 14 strategies for kinesthetic learners.
The 5 Best Methods & Specific Tips on HOW to Incorporate Each in Your Own Classroom Being a teacher is a tough business. It can be hard to navigate the classroom and know if your teaching methods are
Fluency tends to be a commonly overlooked skill, but you can change that by learning about strategies for teaching fluency with your elementary students!
Newcomer students receive some support from an ELD (English Language Development) teacher in most elementary schools. The majority of their time is spent in their grade level classroom. Here are some strategies for supporting a newcomer student both in their grade level classroom and areas to focus on during targeted language development lessons. Create a
I am so excited to launch my first "series" of blog posts! It's making me feel all grown-up and blogger-like :)My first series is going to be on increasing student engagement in the classroom. Over
Getting students engaged in lessons dosen't have to be complicated or time consuming. I'm sharing my go-to student engagement strategies. These strategies..
Practical impulse control strategies to assist both you and your child to cope better with this executive skill weakness or improve it.
Fatigue from dyslexia is a real concern for our children and students. In this post, we'll take a look at why it happens and what we can do.
Self-regulation is a critical skill for people of all ages. It is the ability that helps us to control our behaviors to make good decisions for the long-term, rather than just doing what we want in the moment. It's also the skill that allows us to manage our emotions when we're feeling angry, disapp
These engaging strategies to incorporate movement in the classroom are perfect for the fidgety students & kinesthetic learners in your class!
Reading comprehension strategies for all types of learners. Encourage and
These easy to use techniques can be used by teachers for students in upper elementary and middle school to develop stronger reading comprehension skills.
Engaging vocabulary review Ideas & activities that can be used with K-5 students! Five fun & collaborative vocabulary instruction ideas.
Discover the best ways to address stubborn behavior in students with autism! These 5 strategies are easy to implement and can make a big difference in your classroom! #autism #specialneeds #education #behaviorstrategies
These differentiation strategies in the classroom are perfect for middle school and high school students. I use these ideas in secondary math, but they would even work in elementary.
These easy to use techniques can be used by teachers for students in upper elementary and middle school to develop stronger reading comprehension skills.
These simple four ways to increase classroom student engagement and motivation are the key to running an effective classroom.
The ultimate list of classroom management strategies, organized into verbal and non-verbal strategies, parent communication tips,rewards and prizes, games, brain breaks, and visual strategies.
Hands-on pre-reading activities that encourage your elementary students to access their prior knowledge and make predictions.
Let's talk about disrespectful behaviors in the classroom. The child who talks back. The student using their cell phone, even after being told to put it away. The kid who refuses to do their work, and even loudly tells you, "no!" when you try to politely give some encouragement. The student who joke
Student engagement is my number one goal in the classroom. None of the academic goals can be achieved without student engagement. It is essential! My biggest advice to you is to decrease teacher talk and the time students spend in their desks.I want to share some more specific ways that I keep my students engaged
Scaffold your instruction with these teaching scaffolding strategies to help bridge readiness and mastery for your elementary students!
Advice from three ESL teachers on the things regular classroom teachers can do to help English language learners thrive in mainstream classrooms.
Movement in the classroom is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, getting up to move in the classroom might help anxious students relieve stress.
Wondering how to engage students in meaningful learning? This ultimate list of active learning strategies is a great reference to use while lesson planning.
If you are looking for some high-interest activities, try using animated shorts to teach inference. Free handouts focus on student learning.
Likability is a key principle of SCM—because it makes building rapport effortless. It causes students to want to listen to you, please you, and behave for you. It helps make your consequences matter. Being disliked, on the other hand, makes classroom management far more ... Read more
Classroom/behavior management is one of the most important things to master in your classroom. Having solid behavior management helps maintain a positive classroom environment, while enabling teachers and students to accomplish LEARNING! Here are TEN tips and tricks for behavior management I use in my classroom: Greeting Students at the Door The way you start
Helping K-2 Teachers Like You Save Time, Grow Instructional Skills, and Teach With Confidence!
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.
How to teach ELL students to read challenging, on-grade level texts through Visible Reading, a differentiated, process-driven reading strategy.
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Let’s talk about creating and using tactile schedules in the classroom. If you have a Teacher of the Visually Impaired that works with you, they may provide you with a kit or schedule pieces from the library of the blind. Here is a link to my local library. Check with your state and see if you […]
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