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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
Have you ever wondered how to keep kids interested in reading. Here are a few ideas to help you make reading a wonderland in your classroom! 1. Comfortable Seating Where is your favorite place to read at home? Chance are you aren’t going to mention a hard metal chair…but that’s what most of the seating is in a typical classroom…. 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
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
