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…
Building relationships with students is an important part of teaching. However, building genuine, authentic relationships with your students is a whole lot more than just knowing that they love Pókemon or doing a TikTok dance with them. Here are 6 ways to build authentic relationships with students in your classroom. A Word of Caution on Building Relationships Before we begin,…
Your first grade students hopefully are coming from kindergarten with a solid alphabet letter sound and letter formation knowledge. However, a whole summer has passed, and that’s just always the case. That’s why it’s important to review the alphabet at the beginning of first grade. Here is how and why you should take the time to review letter names, letter…
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…
Classroom set up is important because how well your classroom works for you and your students will impact your year. However, if you take a look at Instagram, you might begin to feel overwhelmed. New teachers might feel like they need to pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into their classroom. This is just not realistic or true. Here is…