First Week Read Alouds to Teach Expectations & Build Community
The first week of school is the perfect time to use read alouds to teach rules and expectations and to build a foundation of community with your students. These first…
First Week of School Lesson Plan Ideas
It can feel overwhelming thinking of all the things you need to fit into the first week of school. You want to make your students feel welcome in your classroom…
Using Competition in Classroom Management
Incorporating competition in your classroom management can be a fantastic motivator if used correctly! I’ve used competition in first grade and fourth grade with success in both age groups. Keep…
5 Easy Classroom Management Strategies
Whether you’re in the throes of back to school season, or you’re struggling mid-year these classroom management strategies are so easy to add to your day-to-day routine with your students!…
First Week of School Activities to Make Students Feel Welcome
Setting the tone for the year is important and the first week of school is the perfect time to do that! Make your students feel welcome in their new environment…
4 Things I Always Do During My Classroom Prep
The back to school season can be so busy. Here are four things that either make my life easier or make my students feel connected to our room. I make…
First Weeks of School: 5 Tips to Remember
The first weeks of school are so important for setting the tone for the rest of the year. I don’t jump into curriculum immediately because the first weeks of school…
Classroom Management: How to Set Up a Classroom Command Center
One thing that I implemented in my classroom a few years ago is something I call the command center. It tells me quickly who is absent, who ordered lunch, and…
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