How To Teach Your Students To Use A Calm Down Corner
So you’ve set up your calm down corner. Now what? Before you open it up for your students, you need to teach them how to…
Category: Classroom Management
7 Things You Should Add To Your Calm Corner That Make Sense
You’re ready to set up your calm corner in your classroom. But what are you going to put in it? This special area in your…
A Zen Den. Do You Really Need One In Your First Grade Classroom?
Are you looking to add a zen den or calm corner to your classroom? If you’re wondering whether or not it will be a functional…
5 Exciting Student Of the Week Ideas For Building Relationships With Students
You know you need to build relationships with students, but how do you get to know each one of your kiddos with such little time?…
What Style Of Classroom Management Will Help Your Spelling Centers?
I’ve said in previous blogs that my literacy stations were always a mess. I never knew how to organize myself or my supplies. And don’t…
Five Activities For Fast Finishers To Avoid Hearing “I’m Done”
How many times have you heard the phrase “I’m done!” in an elementary classroom? Too many, right?! And it’s so catchy too. Once one student…
Seven Strategies For Student Expectations And Classroom Management That Will Make Your Literacy Stations Successful
Hey teacher friends! Literacy stations are such an important part of early childhood education. But today we’re going to talk about student behavior at your…
Three Interactive Types Of Activities For Reading Groups
Hey teacher friends! Today I’m back with reading group strategies and activities for reading. I know this is something you’ve probably heard about countless times…
The Pros And Cons Of Ability Grouping For Your Independent Small Groups
I made so many mistakes when I first began planning for small group instruction. One of the big ones was grouping my students and leaving…
Self-Care For Teachers Shouldn’t Add More Stress To Your Life
Oh boy. The topic of self-care for teachers gets me going. Show of hands how many times you’ve heard any of the following statements: “You…