If you ask teachers, "What's the one thing you'd LOVE to improve when it comes to team planning?" The answer you'll get nine times out of ten is - "More efficient use of time when planning!" Hey, we get it! There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like your team...
Coming down with a cold? Need to be out of the classroom for a few days? Even if your absence from the classroom is unexpected, you can still be prepared with a fun and engaging set of substitute teacher plans. Keep reading to find out how to set up a sub folder and...
Have any of these three scenarios ever happened to you? 👉 One of your little learners constantly does not finish work in class. You want to hold them accountable to teach that the work does need to be done, as it is clear they are capable of finishing. How can you...
Most students get excited to go shopping for school supplies. They pick out their favorite color folders and choose the markers they think are just right. School supplies are FUN, but teachers have a school supply issue they must tackle. Where to keep it all? AND can...
Have you heard the buzz about "busy binders"? Even though most people may think of binders full of activities to keep little ones busy in the car, did you know busy binders are an amazing resource for the classroom as well? This post will take a look at ideas for what...
Has this ever happened to you? You teach a seemingly flawless lesson, students were engaged. You send them off to begin independent skill work only for the room to erupt in chaos! Transitions can be tricky to manage. This post will tackle those tough to manage times...
Getting and keeping student attention appears to become more difficult each year! Students are distracted by a wide array of things, so is there a way to get their attention, give clear directions and increase their participation?! We think so! This post will feature...
The December classroom rush is done. Winter break is over. It is time for students to return to the classroom, and, you might find, time for a January reset. What is the purpose of this mid year reset? Sometimes, and maybe it has happened to you in previous years,...
Learning how to behave IN the classroom is one thing. Learning the proper procedures when leaving the classroom and walking in the hallway is another story! Read on for tips & tricks for keeping students (and yourself) sane when outside of the classroom. Lining Up...
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...
