Keeping track of student work, tests, forms, and everything else can be a little overwhelming. Not anymore with these editable paper and digital checklists. You can see how I use them in this post. How to use the digital grading/ checklists Use these lists to keep track of attendance, family phone calls, completion of assignments, […]
Dismissal Procedures that Work
Dismissal procedures can be very stressful in elementary school. No matter what grade level you teach, don’t let the end of the day stress out you or your students! Start by getting organized with dismissal procedures and other easy organizational tools for your classroom. Model expectations. First, make sure that you revisit dismissal procedures early […]
Paper Storage Tips to Keep Your Classroom Tidy
Keeping your classroom organized can be a struggle for new and veteran teachers alike. There are teacher and student materials to organize and so many papers! These paper storage tips to keep your classroom tidy will help you and your learners have a successful school year and organized classroom environment. Paper Storage Tips Use a […]
The biggest mistake most teachers make…
The biggest mistake that most elementary school teachers make is thinking that being the last car in the parking lot makes you a good teacher. But here’s the thing, it doesn’t. It took me many years to figure that out. The last car in the parking lot I have been an elementary school teacher since […]
3 ways to organize your teacher desk
It’s important to organize your teacher desk so that you aren’t wasting time looking for things when it comes to planning your upcoming week. I’ve got 3 ways to organize your teacher desk to save you time to focus on your teacher to-do list! 1. Space to write notes If I don’t write something down, […]
5 ways to make grading easier
Is it taking you forever to grade student work? Are you someone who dreads grading? I’ve got 5 ways to make grading easier so you can get assessments and student work turned back faster! 1. Don’t grade everything It’s true, you don’t have to grade all student work. You can spot check as students are […]
Primary Classroom Tour
Over the years, I’ve received a lot of questions about what my classroom looks like, where I store everything, and all that other fun stuff. I’ve also included some new photos and older photos because I move things around…a lot, depending on what works best for my students and myself. I can’t wait to share […]
Flexible Seating Storage
When I fully embarked on the flexible seating journey last year, I wasn’t sure where my students would store all of their stuff. Where will their books go, notebooks, and supplies? Was I going to do community supplies, individual supplies, or a mix of both? See what worked and didn’t in our class as we […]