How often do you attend meetings and hear the buzzwords “Data-Driven Instruction”? I know when I would hear those words I would immediately become overwhelmed. I would often ask myself what is the best way to collect data? Am I using the right method? How will I keep everything organized? I knew I needed to […]
What is Morning Meeting?
Winter Break is always a time we look forward to. It is a chance to connect with family, relax, and take time for ourselves. However, after having two weeks off I know how challenging it can be trying to get back into the school routine. I also know that it can take time for the […]
5 Myths About Flexible Seating
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]