It can be hard to come up with classroom bulletin boards ideas and know how to use classroom displays. You want to make sure you are using them in a way that helps students learn, not feel overwhelmed, and is valuable. It’s important to think and plan out how to use your classroom bulletin board spaces. One of my favorite…
Student jobs are a staple of elementary classrooms, but are they really worthwhile? The answer is yes, for a number of reasons. Here are 6 reasons why classroom jobs are important. It helps students take ownership of the classroom The first reasons classroom jobs are important is that it helps students take ownership of the classroom. If we want our…
How can you make your Monday easier? As a new teacher, I often worked harder and not smarter. However, I have learned some tricks to make Mondays much smoother. As much as I want to rush right out of the door on Friday afternoon, there are some simple things I try to do on Friday to make my Monday easier.…
Classroom management is an important part of being a teacher. Building relationships with your students is also incredibly important. However, these are not the same things. Let’s explore what the differences between classroom management and relationship building are. We will also talk about how they work together. How are Classroom Management and Relationship Building Different? In recent years in the…
Reading centers are an important part of your literacy instruction because it gives you time to target key skills with students. It also allows students to make some choices in their own practice and learning. Knowing how to set up reading centers in a way that is simple for you and engaging for students will set you up for a…