The Benefits of Coloring Pages in Your Classroom
It’s no secret that I am a big fan of using coloring pages in the classroom. This isn’t just ‘fun art’ time, though. Keep reading to see why coloring can…
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…
Handling No Name Papers in the Classroom
One thing that drives me crazy in my classroom is no name papers. I tell my students constantly that they need to put their name on their paper yet I…
8 Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences can be very stressful, but they are a very important way to communicate with parents about their child’s needs. If you have a particularly difficult student or…
5 New Classroom Management Ideas
I love trying out new classroom management ideas mid-year. Sometimes my students just need a change because they’re getting antsy for a break from school or the current system just…
5 Ways to Keep Students Engaged in December
December may be a short month, but it is a hectic one. Keeping students engaged during the weeks leading up to winter break can be extremely difficult. Children are typically…
Low-Stress Parent-Teacher Conferences
As a teacher, parent-teacher conferences are one of the things that give me the most anxiety. Not only do they require a great deal of pressure, but some interactions with…
Why I’m not teaching this year
If you found me on social media, you most likely already know this story! If not, here’s why I’m not teaching in the classroom this year. I haven’t shared this…
What is Phonics? A Guide for Parents
What is phonics? Use this guide to help your child learn at to read at home! Understanding phonics instruction doesn’t have to be hard and time-consuming!
10 Easy Classroom Management Strategies
Looking to find some new classroom management ideas to encourage positive behavior in your classroom? Check out these tips that I’ve used in my first grade classroom to encourage positive…
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