10 Reasons Why I Love an Ocean Theme Classroom
Have a new classroom and can’t decide on decor? Looking to freshen up an outdated theme in your room? Deciding on posters, labels, classroom library
Classroom Management
Classroom Management is about creating a classroom environment that encourages student learning. More than just procedures, this section delves into the how and why of effective classroom management strategies and provides suggestions to create a stimulating and inclusive community of learners.
Student Survey Interests, Attitudes and How I Learn
I believe that knowing your students’ Interests, Attitudes About Learning, and How They Learn Best, is key to being able to differentiate for all your students and maximize student achievement. These surveys are available in a print version (color and b/w) and a digital version for use in Google Slides™. They will provide you with valuable information that will help you plan learning experiences, guide student discussions, etc., my students know I am interested in and care about them. Student engagement increases and achievement is maximized.
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Choice in the Classroom: Captivating or Chaos
Tired of receiving the same 25 projects or reading the same 25 stories every time an assignment is turned in? You’ve masterfully crafted the prompt,
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Are you a routine person? Do you do the same things every day when you wake up and right before you go to bed? Most
9 Essential Classroom Management Tools
Having the right classroom management tools in your teaching toolkit can completely change your class dynamic! We all know students learn better in a well-managed
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We’ve all been there: your classroom is looking a little dated or worn down. Maybe you’re just feeling uninspired and need some help sparking creativity
Building a Classroom Library that Excites and Inspires
A classroom library should be one of the most utilized spaces in your classroom, but stocking and organizing your library can be a challenge. Let’s
Using Games In Your Classroom: Where Learning Meets Engagement!
Students love to play games in the classroom. At least mine always have! However, the hardest part for me has been to combine learning and
SELF-REFLECTION: ARE YOU A REFLECTIVE TEACHER?
Self-reflection is one of the most powerful practices to improve teaching. When you practice self-reflection regularly, it will completely transform your classroom and instruction. Furthermore,
TEACHING GIFTED KIDS IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM: HELP AND SUPPORT
Teaching gifted kids in the regular classroom can be a challenge. Do you sometimes feel like you’re “losing it”? Do you not really know how to
IS YOUR CLASS CLOWN GIFTED? – NEGATIVE TRAITS OF GIFTED KIDS
What is a gifted kid? Has anyone told you one of your students is gifted and you thought, “No Way!”? We all have preconceived ideas
Dry Erase Markers 101 – Tips and Tricks to Make Your Life Easy
Do you use dry erase markers in your classroom? If not, you should! I love dry erase markers! They are great for formative assessment because
TEACHER TIPS: WAYS TO REFURBISH OLD CHRISTMAS DECOR FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Christmas is over and I can hardly believe it! It came and went so quickly! Now it’s time to start packing everything up to save
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