Being a teacher is hard, but so is being a student. As teachers, we often become so focused on the outcomes we’re expected to produce that we forget many things about how hard it can be to be a student. Here are 7 things we often forget about being a student. They’re trying their best. One of my favorite quotes…
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.…
If you’re lucky enough to work with a teaching assistant or helper teacher in your classroom, the possibilities are endless. It is such a gift. However, it can be daunting if you’re not sure how best to manage things or work together. It can feel awkward telling an adult what to do, and it can feel uncomfortable if you don’t…