Ideas for Handling Tattling in the Classroom

Tattling in the classroom is one of the most challenging behaviors to manage. It can be draining, distracting, and downright frustrating! Keep reading for creative and constructive ways to tame the tattling. Why Do Students Tattle? It is essential to create a classroom where every

Strategies for a Talkative Class

Our Lucky Little Learners community is a special place where teachers from around the world gather to discuss best practices and share advice and inspiration. One of the most popular topics that comes up year after year is how to manage a talkative class. We

How to Create a Bucket Filler Classroom

I am a firm believer in positive and encouraging classroom environments.  Students who feel safe and encouraged are being set up to take risks, challenge themselves, and work hard.  There are a few ways that I achieve this in my classroom.  This post will outline

Classroom Management with Brag Tags

Classroom management can be tough, but it does NOT have to be hard, negative, high maintenance, or expensive.  So often teachers go home tired, crabby, and frustrated with their students’ behaviors.  Say goodbye to that stress because here is the answer: brag tags for classroom

Morning Meeting Conversations

Peer-to-peer sharing is a commonly used practice in elementary classrooms. Many teachers utilize “think-pair-share” or “turn and talk” during core classes. But what if encouraging student-to-student conversations in a relaxed way could improve student learning overall? That’s exactly what 30 Second Conversations aim to do.