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“I have a great class…they just won’t stop talking.” “We could get a lot more accomplished if my students would just stop talking.” “My class is so noisy – they talk all the time.” Does any of this sound like you? If student talking is a problem in your classroom, read on. Here are my top tips to help this… Read More
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
Anchor charts are a great tool to help support your instruction and get kids engaged in your lessons. But you may be wondering “Where do I begin?” and “Where do I get these anchor charts?” No worries! Here are my top tips for using anchor charts in your classroom. Why You Should Use Anchor Charts Anchor charts are the perfect… Read More
Are you a last minute Lucy like me and in need of quick and easy Mother’s Day crafts? Take a look this adorable and super easy (FREE!) craft for kids. Easy Peasy Mother’s Day Crafts Mother’s Day sort of snuck up on me this year. We were busy working on our end of the year activities and I realized that… Read More
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
