By the time that October rolls around, your students know exactly what’s coming. Costumes. Candy. Parties. And all the chit chat about what everyone is going to dress up as. Trying to completely ignore that Halloween excitement usually doesn’t get us very far. A better option is to use some
A classroom sound wall can be a really helpful tool, but only if students actually use it. It’s easy to spend time getting one set up, making sure everything looks right, and introducing it to your class… only to realize a few weeks later that it has basically become very
There’s something so satisfying about a freshly organized classroom at the beginning of the school year. The bins are labeled. The papers are stacked neatly. Every marker has a home. Your teacher desk is actually visible. And then school starts. Within five minutes, the papers begin multiplying. Parent notes appear
Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest difference in our classroom management. Clear directions, predictable routines, and fewer “What are we doing?” moments of confusion can prevent a lot of chaos before it even starts. That’s where daily slides can help. Daily slides give students one consistent place to look
Creating a positive classroom culture does not have to involve complicated behavior systems, a giant classroom economy with a rewards store, or another routine you have to manage every five minutes. Often, the simplest classroom tools make the biggest difference. The signs, displays, and routines you already use can help
Back to school classroom setup can get overwhelming. Fast. You start with one bulletin board and before you know it, you’re surrounded by border scraps and a pile of things you “might use somewhere.” Ask me how I know. But here’s the thing: your classroom setup does not need to
Are your students needing a bit of encouragement? These positive affirmations may be just what you need. Simply print and laminate them for long term classroom use.
