I’ve had many requests since last summer to do an easy Ikea bench tutorial since I shared about our new benches in our flexible seating classroom. It was fairly simple and a favorite spot in our classroom all year. Oftentimes, I’d even find myself sitting there while my students were giving presentations or during the […]
Easy Parent Volunteer Gifts
As we get closer to the end of the school year, I like to thank my parent volunteers who come in on a weekly basis. Now, you may be rolling your eyes as you read this thinking, “What parent volunteers?” Trust me, I get and have been there. I spent the majority of my time […]
Improve student printing in your class
Is messy printing common in your classroom? Are students apathetic to trying to write neatly? Improve student printing in your class in a fun and engaging way with a printing contest. I’ve been doing this friendly competition for a long time and it’s always a hit with my students. Grab the freebie at the end […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you made this easy memory book? (Part 2)
I’ve created the easiest memory book in the history of the universe…in my opinion at least! I get a lot of questions about my memory book set up so I made a list of answers here for you! No more memory book prep. for you because this easy memory book will change your life! You can read […]
Funny Things Teachers Say
Students say funny things every day in my classroom. But you know what, I find myself saying a lot of funny things in response to the odd and gross things my kids do all the time! Throughout the day, I often wonder if there are other professions that say some of the ridiculous things I […]
Comparing yourself to other Teachers
Are you a new or veteran teacher who struggles with the comparison game? Does your heart drop when your students talk about how much they loved their old teacher? Are you feeling inadequate? I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. Comparing yourself to other teachers can be dangerous, but it’s totally normal. Social […]