Building classroom community is extremely important for so many reasons. Think about the wide variety of students that walk through your door. Consider their family dynamics and how some students may not have a home that shows them as much love as they need. Use your classroom to build community
Even upper elementary students need direction and routine regarding math rotations and staying on task. They get just as antsy as younger students and need reminders and consistency to thrive in the classroom. If you are looking for ways to keep your upper elementary students on task during math rotations,
Centers are an extremely helpful tool for the classroom. They allow students to practice skills learned during lessons, but they can quickly become chaos if they are not managed correctly. Keep reading to learn simple tips for managing centers in your primary education classroom. Always Have a Plan Before you
One of the hardest things to do while teaching is to trust that your students can work independently while you facilitate small groups or intervention groups. The beginning of the year is the hardest time because you have to reacclimate students to how the rules and routines of the classroom
As you start implementing your small group reading instruction in the classroom, there are a few things you will want to consider. Your small group instruction is not only a time to practice word recognition and reading fluency but to build on students reading far beyond the words in front
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
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