We all want our students to become individuals who attack challenges head-on, see themselves as capable, and try things again. Growth mindset has become a massive focus in the classroom to help accomplish this goal. And you might be looking for a fresh way to talk about this with your
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
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
I love helping teachers find easy ways to transform their classrooms using free classroom decor! These free classroom posters add a touch of color to the walls of your classroom while inspiring and encouraging students! Read all the way to the end for some ideas on what to do with
Teaching students how to use problem-solving strategies in math to solve word problems is important. However, it can be incredibly difficult! Whenever you say the phrase “word problems”, you can anticipate anything from blank stares to looks of pure horror on your student’s faces. How can we help our students conquer
Why is Skip Counting Important? Skip counting helps lead students into multiplication. Most students learn skip counting without realizing they are learning how to multiply. Memorizing and practicing multiplication facts is really hard. It takes a lot of brain power to hold all those numbers in. This is where skip
I know I can’t be alone in this… But I loved getting my classroom ready for a new school year. 😍 Setting up my classroom and picking out my decorations for the year were always so much fun! But it can get expensive, which is why I wanted to create
Do you ever excitedly call on a student to answer your question and rather than answering you, you hear “Can I go to the bathroom?” I’ve definitely been there- too many times! One quick change that minimized many disruptions was teaching my students to use hand signs to ask basic
