Classroom Management

Classroom Management, Google Slides, Writing

Type Free Writing During Distance Learning for Primary Students

Distance Learning is tricky in general, but teaching primary students to write virtually? That’s far from an easy task. Asking kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students to type their writing can add an extra layer of stress to a difficult subject. However, writing during distance learning (more tips on the basics here) doesn’t have to require a lot or…

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Classroom Management, New Teacher Tips

How to Get the Most Out of Student Teaching (And 4 Things to Avoid)

Student teaching: you’ve taken a fair amount of education classes, and now it’s time to jump in and give it a try. The beauty of student teaching is that you are given a guide, a cooperating teacher, and it’s typically a gradual release model. However, student teaching is a short and important opportunity to get your feet wet as a…

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Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Classroom Organization

Calm Down Kit Ideas for the Elementary Classroom

Help students to self regulate when they’re upset with a calm down kit. It provides students with a safe space to process emotions and feelings. It’s particularly helpful for students with sensory processing needs. It teaches students life long coping skills, cuts down on classroom management issues, and takes some of the burden off of you as a teacher. But,…

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Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Classroom Organization

4 Brain Break Ideas that are Simple And Fun

Brain breaks are a great way to keep students fresh and engaged between lessons. We know students need movement, and with less time for recess, well timed brain break activities can offer just that. It can also keep students focused and motivate them to get their work finished.  Here are 4 simple and fun brain break ideas that your elementary…

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Behavior Management, Classroom Management

Maintaining Expectations During Small Group as an Intervention Teacher

Expectations: We’re taught from college how important it is to set and keep consistent expectations for our students. When I because a reading intervention teacher last year, I wasn’t quite sure the best way to transfer that over into my new role. See, as a classroom teacher, I always sat with my students and had them help me come up…

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