When you think about classroom management strategies, what comes to mind? Rewards, expectations, large systems, or consequences?? These things absolutely matter and definitely need to be a part (to some extent) of your strategy, but the most effective classroom management strategies are surprisingly simple. They’re visual. Because every time a
Teaching in January and February hits different. The holiday magic has worn off, the days are still dark and cold, and your classroom energy? Let’s just say it’s not quite what it was back in September. If your routines are starting to slip and behaviors feel more unpredictable, you’re definitely
Those weeks in between Thanksgiving and Christmas break can always feel like a bit of a marathon. You’re juggling all of your normal learning on top of holiday fun, festive concerts, and wanting to add some magic to your days. Plus, there are some days when your students might feel
Let’s be real: How many times a day do you say, “Use your quiet voice” or “What’s the hand signal for bathroom?” Too many, right? 😅 Visual supports are a game-changer for classroom management because they give students a reference point without you having to constantly repeat yourself. The right
“I’m done….now what?” For the teachers with a student (or two) who will be done with the assignment within 5 minutes of giving it out. 😅 Pull from this list of early finisher ideas that will cost you almost nothing in terms of supplies AND prep time. This way, you
You’ve probably heard it over and over…. “Build relationships with students to make classroom management easier”. But have you ever wondered just how to do that? Here are 7 SIMPLE actions you can start taking today in your classroom to build those connections with ALL of your students. 1. Greet
Sometimes you need a quick brain break game to help your students make it through the day. (Especially if it’s been crummy weather and everyone feels cooped up.) But, if “scrolling” through your options for brain break games is taking too much time, check out these 20 fun-filled FREE games
Social-emotional learning is super important in the classroom. It provides a chance to help students learn more about the emotions they experience daily and how to respond to those emotions. Picture books are GREAT ways to introduce ideas, spark conversation, and begin an SEL lesson at any age level. You
Using slides in the classroom is a great way to keep your life organized and save time in your busy day! 😊 But, using the same template over and over again can get a little old. Here are some great seasonal and holiday PowerPoint and Google Slides for teachers to
Is the end of the school day leaving you feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, & a little stressed? It’s often the time of day when you are trying to remember all the last-minute things as your students walk out the door. The best way to bring calm back to the chaos of
What better way to kick off the school year than with some fun back-to-school read-alouds? 📚 No matter what elementary grade you teach, your students are never too old for picture books. Plus, picture books offer a great way to ease your learners into a fresh school year and start
Keeping up with families can feel like a never-ending race. There is always one more email to respond to, one more phone call to make, or one more note to send home. One way to save yourself some time AND keep all of your families in the loop is to
