Interested in building intrinsic motivation and mutual respect in your classroom? You’ve come to the right place! These posts provide you with detailed instructions for implementing classroom management systems that foster an atmosphere where students know they are safe, valued, and cared for.
Using the think pair share strategy can provide time for students to collaborate productively, have meaningful two-way conversations, and present their thinking in a way
Whether you teach math small groups or want to meet one-on-one with students after you’ve released them to work independently, you’ve probably had that feeling
Classroom jobs are one of the most powerful tools for boosting students’ ownership of their learning space. When students are trusted with the responsibility of
Originally posted on August 2, 2015 | Updated on: July 19, 2021 Elementary students are filled with enthusiasm and powerful emotions. Harnessing those attributes in
Tidying and organizing your classroom shouldn’t be something that takes much of your teacher time. Your students share the space with you and they should
Have you ever noticed your students get a little more excited than usual during the days leading up to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas? Do I
I’ll never forget the first time I tried incorporating games into my math block. It was my first year of teaching, and I had all
Creating an efficient learning environment that feels calm and easy to navigate so students can focus on learning is essential. Many teachers head into the
When students are part of the process of creating rules, they have a deeper understanding of them, feel a stronger connection to them, take ownership
Originally posted: February 28, 2016 | Updated: February 20, 2020 About 60% of our second grade day is spent in small group instruction, and our
One of the most exciting parts of being a teacher is having the creative freedom to experiment with routines and procedures that work best for
After a long school break, it is always important to revisit your classroom routines and expectations with students much like you did during the first
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