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Are you wondering how to manage centers in the classroom? There are many benefits to having classroom learning centers but if your center management isn’t on point it’s easy to give up. Good classroom management is the key to successful center time! Take a look at these classroom center ideas that will take your learning center time from drab to… Read More
Are you looking for the best November math and literacy centers for first grade? The key to having successful learning centers is with hands on activities that will keep your students engaged and on task. Take a peek at how to include fall fun themes like turkeys, pumpkins and Thanksgiving activities into your centers this month. Setting Up Your November… Read More
You’ve seen other teachers post about theme days at school and want to tackle one yourself. Maybe it seems like too much work or you aren’t exactly sure how to design your own theme day for kids. Here are a few simple tips to help you transform your classroom into a fun educational day for spirit week, a class party,… Read More
Are you looking for some teaching ideas and creative writing activities for your elementary writing workshop or literacy centers? This list of 45 kindergarten and first-grade fall writing prompts is sure to get the kids in your classroom engaged and excited to write! Fall Writing Prompts – Labeling One of the first genres of writing for kindergarten and first grade… Read More
Managing an elementary classroom full of kindergarten or 1st grade students can seem challenging to even the most experienced teachers. The key to success is establishing classroom routines and procedures. Here’s a list of 40 ideas to help your daily classroom management: Prefer to listen? Podcast Episode 3 – 40 Elementary Classroom Routines To Start The Year Off Right –… Read More
We’ve all been there. You’re just about ready to open your doors for your meet the teacher night open house and you realize you left the refreshments at home or you forgot to make your special handout. No teacher wants to be unprepared for one of the most important nights of the year. Why is meet the teacher night so… Read More
