classroom management

Strategies that will Boost Student Writing Engagement

I’ve seen a lot of teachers ask “How do I make writing more engaging?” ? Writing takes a lot of work which makes it a pain point for many students. For teachers, writing instruction is a delicate balance of guidance and feedback. Here are some simple strategies that will boost

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17 Fun and Easy Classroom Rewards Students Actually Love

Let’s delve into creative classroom reward ideas that foster teamwork, build morale, and bring an extra layer of motivation to the learning environment. While acknowledging the importance of intrinsic motivation, these rewards aim to celebrate achievements and create a positive classroom community. 1. Dance Party: Kick off the fun with

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How to Set Up A Successful Writing Center

Preparing a writing center always felt extremely daunting. Where will I store everything? How do I keep it stocked? Am I going to be able to teach students not to blow through all of the supplies? Will they even look at the examples, vocabulary words, writing ideas? Who will keep

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9 Tips to Manage a Talkative Class

Let’s talk about a common challenge: managing a chatty class. We all know kids love to talk, and as educators, we enjoy communicating too. But how can we balance encouraging conversation and maintaining a productive classroom? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Here are 9 amazing tips for effectively managing

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The BEST Name Tags: Perfect for Flexible Seating

Deciding on name tags is such a big deal! Before stepping into the classroom, I would have never guessed that something as simple as attaching name tags to desks could be so complicated! In my first year of teaching, I got these HUGE name tags from some fancy teaching store.

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My First 3 Math Lessons of the School Year

Planning for the beginning of the year is so important for setting the tone in your classroom. For my first 3 math lessons of the school year, I ask myself “What do I want to communicate about what is valued in our classroom in this subject area?“ In math, I

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One Thing You Should Always Keep in Your Classroom

There are so many classroom tools out there–technology, gadgets, manipulatives, and hands-on activities. It can be overwhelming to choose which is most effective! But, there is ONE thing I always keep in my classroom and it’s never failed me yet. No matter how amazing the lesson plan is, the inevitable

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3 Classroom Engagement Strategies to Use this December

It’s December! Busy, chilly, stressful, fun, frantic, fabulous December. Your students’ excitement is building while you are just trying to cross off your gift to-do list (what do I get my parents?!) while still maintaining some sense of classroom normalcy. Keeping the engagement level high during December can be difficult.

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