How many of you are reading this while sitting with perfect posture, hands in your lap, and not distracted at all? I bet if we were to take a snapshot of all the readers right now, we would have a different sitting/standing/reading style for each person. Why do we think kids are any different? If […]
Unfinished Work in the Classroom
Now that you’re back into the swing of classroom routines, management, and procedures, you’re probably noticing a few sweet friends who are struggling to finish their work. Maybe it’s because they’re stuck, have trouble staying on task because they’d prefer to socialize, or a whole list of other reasons. Obviously, if a student needs more […]
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Flexible Seating Classroom
I talked about this on my video because I think it’s so important. Flexible seating isn’t about the “stuff,” it’s about student choice. Flexible seating is moving away from traditional seating—where students are assigned a seat, to a seating arrangement where students have choice. It’s getting rid of the rigid thought that students must learn […]
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20 Classroom Management Tips from Teachers
Are you looking for classroom management tips that really work? I polled the Easy Teaching Tools Facebook group and asked teachers from all over to share one tip that really works! I am paid a small fee from Amazon for sharing these awesome resources with you!I talked a lot about classroom management last summer and […]
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How to use a clip chart for classroom management
There’s a lot of strong feelings about clip charts! Some people love them while others think they’re horrible. Let’s chat about how to use a clip chart, what it looks like in our classroom, how to communicate with parents, and how to manage it all. I’ve also get several alternatives so you can choose what works best […]
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Classroom Incentives in the Primary Classroom
Do you use classroom incentives in your class? Students perform well with clear expectations and positive reinforcement. Classroom incentives are powerful tools teachers can use to maintain high expectations and reward expected behavior. I’m my class, I constantly acknowledge students for showing respect when they look at the person talking or make a good choice when […]
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Consistency with Classroom Management
Now that you’ve got your classroom expectations set from our classroom management e mail series, let’s get into the tough stuff…following through. In my not-so-humble opinion, following through and consistency is the hardest part about strong classroom management and what’s missing from many classrooms that are a bit of a hot-mess! I’ve got a few […]
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The Great Pencil Challenge
Is your class going through pencils like it’s going out of style? Is your supply of Ticonderogas running low? I’ve got a challenge for you and your class that will teach your students to value their materials while saving you money on pencils. The Great Pencil Challenge has been a life saver in our classroom […]
