These Halloween classroom ideas give kids something they’re excited to read, write, and talk about while practicing the skills you’re already teaching. Some have a little spooky Halloween vibe, and some are just great for fall. If October ever feels like all your first graders want to talk about is costumes, pumpkins, and Halloween, It can be frustrating when you’re
10 Easy Halloween Classroom Ideas for First Grade
6 Helpful Classroom Management Strategies for Kids Who Blurt
Effective classroom management strategies can make a big difference when you have students who shout out every answer or constantly interrupt while you’re teaching. One child’s blurting can quickly take over a lesson, distract the entire class, and make it difficult for other students to participate. As a first grade teacher for many years, I dealt with my share of
5 Ways To Quiet A Noisy Classroom With Attention Getters
If you’ve ever stood in front of a noisy classroom thinking, “How am I ever gonna get these kids to quiet down?” you are definitely not alone! Knowing how to quiet a noisy classroom can make a huge difference when the noise level goes from perfectly fine to completely out of control in a matter of seconds. As teachers, we’ve
Classroom Behavior Expectations for Kids Who Won’t Stop Talking
Classroom behavior expectations can be especially tricky when it comes to talking. If you feel like you spend your entire day saying, “Stop talking” and “Shhh,” you’re definitely not alone. One of the biggest challenges in elementary school is getting kids to understand when it’s okay to talk and when it’s time to listen. The thing is, I don’t think
5 Effective Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers
If you’re constantly reminding your students to listen, follow directions, or stop talking, you may be wondering what you can do to make classroom management a little easier. After 35 years of teaching, I learned that some of the most effective classroom management strategies for teachers are actually pretty simple. You don’t need a complicated behavior system or a rule
5 Quick & Easy Morning Meeting Activities For 1st Grade
Did you know that morning meeting activities in first grade can build a stronger classroom community, practice academics, and even make your entire school day run smoother? And you can do it in just 15 minutes a day! After three decades of teaching, I found five things that made morning meeting time one of the most valuable parts of our day. Morning
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