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.…
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,…
Small Group Organization for Reading Intervention Teachers (and Classroom Teachers too!)
December 2, 2018Staying organized as a small group intervention teacher is probably one of the hardest parts of my job. In fact, it’s the one area I know I personally struggled with when I went from being a classroom teacher to a Title 1 Reading Intervention teacher last year. Small group organization is SO important to keeping groups running efficiently. Even if you’re a…