This image shows six hand signal posters all on brightly colored backgrounds. The posters show common hand signals in the classroom, such as "Bathroom, Pencil, Drink, Question, Yes & No". The text on the bottom part of the image reads "7 Cute Styles of Hand Signal Posters"

7 Cute Styles of Hand Signal Posters in the Classroom

Using hand signals in the classroom is one of my favorite classroom management strategies!  Having class-wide signals students use to quickly and quietly ask for things without interrupting your teaching time is a game changer. 💪 If hand signals are something new to you, check out this blog post!  (I

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This image shows a close-up of a 10-drawer cart in a classroom with modern calm colored labels for each drawer. The labels read the days of the week, "Copy", "Grade", & "File". The text on the image reads "Organization Made Easy: 4 Ideas for 10 Drawer Cart Labels!"

Organization Made Easy: 4 Ideas for Editable Labels

On the hunt for classroom organization ideas to tidy up your cluttered drawers?  The editable Modern Calm Colors Labels might be the exact answer to your question.  Allow these labels to help your students (and you) remember what goes in different drawers.  And the amazing thing about these labels? They

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This image shows an elementary classroom job card labeled "Hello my name is Lunch Helper" and a hand holding a laminated piece of paper with magnetic tape stuck on the back. The picture reads "Magnetic tape: a teacher's best friend".

Magnetic Tape: A Teacher’s Best Friend 

Magnetic tape. It’s one of the BEST teacher supplies and something I would never go without.  Meet Magnetic Tape Allow me to introduce you to your new best friend.  Magnetic tape has been a lifesaver in my classroom and I LOVE telling any teacher I can about it!  Here’s the

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This image shows retro welcome posters for the elementary classroom with rainbows and reads "free retro classroom decor"

Free Retro Classroom Decor Printables

There is something special about a fresh bulletin board display. Especially one that incorporates different free retro classroom decor themes like smiley faces, peace signs, and rainbows!  Students catch a glimpse of it from the hall or as they approach the classroom and are instantly excited. 🤩 Searching the internet

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This image shows students during circle time with the teacher and reads- Planning for classroom management: 3 ways to succeed"

Planning for Classroom Management: 3 Ways to Succeed!

Planning for classroom management and putting it into practice is tricky and is often a point of worry for new teachers.  I totally get it and understand, because I’ve been there.  While I am not a classroom management expert, I wanted to share a few tips I found really helpful

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