8 Grading Tips for Elementary Teachers: Simplify Grades for Better Results
Many teachers struggle with grading in K-5. What should be graded? How many grades should be given? How should work be scored? How can I
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Classroom management isn’t just about rules, rewards, and consequences. It isn’t a Clip Chart on the wall or a Treasure Box in the drawer. It’s about creating a community of empowered learners, providing engaging instruction, and helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in and beyond the classroom. By setting up effective routines, building relationships, and using simple redirection strategies, the classroom can become a happy place where everyone can focus on learning.
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How to Plan the Perfect Meet the Teacher Night: An Easy Back to School Open House!
Meet the Teacher Night, also known as Back to School Night or Open House, is often your first opportunity to connect with new students and
End of Year Behavior Issues Solved
Student behavior troubles notoriously skyrocket at the end of the school year, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ll tell you how to
No More Messy Student Desks
Messy student desks lead to wasted time, lost work, and student frustration. It’s important for children to learn how to manage and organize their materials,
Why Your Attention-Getter Isn’t Working
Teachers are so creative with their attention-getters. We’ve got call-backs and signals, jokes and chants, all kinds of fun ways to get our students to
5 Quick Tricks for Getting Students to Follow Directions
They just don’t follow directions! I hear this all the time from teachers and I’ve said it myself on many occasions. Children struggle to follow
I Ditched My Clip Chart, and Here’s What Happened
The Clip Chart is a behavior management phenomenon that swept through classrooms across the country and eventually made it’s way IN, and very quickly OUT,
5 Alternatives to the Clip Chart: How to Replace Classroom Behavior Charts
After using a Behavior Clip Chart for one semester, I quickly learned that color systems and behavior charts are NOT for me. I don’t believe
Quick Classroom Management Strategies for Preventing Problems
So many classroom management strategies are designed to help teachers once the problem has already happened. But how about we start avoiding those problems in
Tough Talks With Parents
Teachers are stuck with the challenging task of telling parents things they don’t want to hear. Telling a parent that their child is struggling in
Simplify Your Home-School System
Are you having trouble getting the parent involvement and support that you’d like? Most teachers say YES, but so often, we overcomplicate things and make
Two Magical Solutions for Dealing With Unfinished Student Work
Unfinished student work is an ongoing challenge in any classroom. I’ve seen teachers in tears because a student ‘just won’t get anything done.’ I’ve seen
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Classroom management is so much more than punishments and rewards. Learn strategies for preventing problems from the start!
Routines
Routines keep a classroom running smoothly! Teach powerful routines that save time and make classroom management easier!
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Working with parents can be tricky! Find resources for better communication and getting the support you need.
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Back to school time is crunch time! Find tips, tools, and free resources for making the beginning of the school year better than ever.
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