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Are you looking for a more efficient way of grading papers? Do you feel like you’re drowning in a mountain of papers and there’s no place to escape? If so, you’ve come to the right place for some tips and tricks to make grading papers easier. ABC Order One of the easiest ways to speed up grading papers is to… Read More
Building a classroom community is so important as you start out your school year. Students need to know that your classroom is a safe space where they come to learn and make friends. Here are five tips to help you establish a positive environment in your room. #1 Get To Know Each Other Start off your year with some… Read More
Back to school is here and it’s time to get your classroom set up and ready to go for the year. Are you dreading spending the last of your summer in a hot classroom arranging furniture and putting up bulletin boards? Here’s how you can get your classroom ready in no time flat! I know, I know…..we have to face… Read More
Meet The Teacher night can be an exciting, but stressful, event. Do you get those first day jitters and wonder “What am I going to say to the parents?” “Do I have to talk in front of all those people?” “How will I keep the students occupied?” I hear ya sista! It can seem like an overwhelming evening and you… Read More
Building stamina and reading to self can start on the very first day of school, but where do you begin? Follow these steps to build accountability and have your students reading in no time! #1 Determine Each Child’s Reading Level The first thing you will need to do is review each students reading file from the prior year. Hopefully, you… Read More
Flexible seating is all the buzz on social media! Are you ready to jump on the bandwagon and try this classroom management technique yourself? Well, I’m here to tell you that I started using flexible seating in my classroom a few years ago and don’t plan on ever going back to traditional seating. Here are a few reasons why I… Read More
