At the beginning of the school year, teachers need to gather the supplies they’ll need for a successful year. For kindergarten teachers, there are plentyofmust have teaching supplies. However,...
I am a self-proclaimed Birthday Brat! In fact, I come from a long line of Birthday Brats. We take our birthdays (and sometimes birth-weeks) very seriously! We don’t expect a lot, but we definitely...
Studieshave shown that when you set high expectations for your students, they will work to meet and exceed them. Of course, there are lots of different times for setting classroom expectations...
At the beginning of the school year, you need to stock your classroom with the supplies that you’ll need. When you have everything at your disposal, you can simplify your day. So what are the...
From the moment that your students arrive, you can start the day on the right foot. These first few moments can set the tone for the day. Your goal is to maintaina well-managed classroomwhile...
One lesson that I quickly learned when working with students is that it’s important to build a relationship with them. Students need to trust you and enjoy coming to class. As the time foryour...
Incorporating gamesinto your lessons is one of manyteaching strategies. And it has many benefits. First, it is a great way toget students up and moving! Giving your students a chance to get out...
Technology advancements have changed the wayteachers do a lot of things in the classroom. Not only is technology helpful, but it’s become necessary for a lot of things. As 2017 ends and the new...
It’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. That really adds up (especially if you needelementary school teaching supplies). But did you...
Inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. Research shows us that not only is inclusion best practice, but it benefits ALL kids...