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Pencil sharpening. It’s the number one problem in a first grade classroom. Now I KNOW you get what I am talking about. From losing pencils, to broken pencils to the constant sharpening…pencils are a problem. Why is it that, just as you are starting a writing lesson, somebody decides they need to sharpen their pencil at just that very moment?… Read More
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. Grading Paperes In ABC Order One of the easiest ways to speed up grading… 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
