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If chatty kids are making teaching impossible it may be time for your students to learn appropriate classroom voice levels. Ahhh, the sweet sound of silence. We know the sound, but we rarely hear it in an elementary classroom. There’s really nothing better than the buzzing sound of children learning but when the voice level begins to rise, that’s when… 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
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
What does your morning meeting look like? If you’re like me, it probably includes your calendar. Our morning calendar routine starts our day off right and I look forward to it as much as the students do! Starting Our Day With Morning Meeting If you want to get off to a good start in your classroom, the best way is… Read More
Flexible seating is a new alternative to traditional seating in an elementary classroom. Have you been wondering whether to jump on the bandwagon and give it a try? Well I’m here to tell you I’ve tried it out for a few years ago and I liked it. But I did learn a few things along the way, so here are… Read More
Do you get nervous thinking about Meet The Teacher? Do you worry that you will get tongue tied and forget everything that you wanted to say? Me too! Here are some tips on what to include at your Meet The Teacher open house presentation: Begin your presentation with a little bit about yourself. Briefly tell the parents and students about… Read More
