Are you trying to spruce up your classroom decor this year? Trying to find a theme that’s modern and calming for the students? A rustic farmhouse classroom decor style may be just what you are looking for. The neutral colors invite students as they come into the classroom and don’t
As you get ready to head back to the classroom or start your first year of teaching, you may be worried about classroom management. Believe me, it can be intimidating, but if you go about it the right way, there’s nothing to worry about. Read these useful tips from tried
It’s that time of year again as educators prep their classrooms for a new round of amazing students. It’s hectic trying to figure out what information to give parents without bombarding them. You have tons that you need to get from them and trying to stay organized in doing so
As students enter the classroom on those first days of school, have some exciting activities ready for them. Incorporating funny and relatable activities will allow them to settle in nicely and develop a relationship with you as the teacher. Use a combination of whole group, small group, and independent activities
Whether you are headed to the classroom for the first time or you’re headed back in the fall to a new classroom full of students, your head may already be swimming with things to do on your back-to-school checklist. The first day of school may seem tremendously scary and exciting
Forming relationships with your students at the beginning of a school year takes time and effort. It’s important that your students learn to trust you before anything else. One way to gain your student’s trust is to form relationships with them through back to school read alouds. Even though reading
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