Tools You Actually Need For the Best Classroom Set-Up classroom routines elementary classroom first grade kindergarten second grade teacher organization teacher tips

The issue many teachers, including myself, face is not knowing what tools we actually need in the classroom. 

We get stuck wondering things like, “Do I actually need what this ad is telling me I need?”,   or “How do I know what will work for me vs just what worked...

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Walking into The New Year with Heart elementary classroom elementary teacher end of the year first grade teacher second grade teacher teacher tips

As the end of the year approaches, we can feel one of two ways: excited to create goals and vision for the new year, or extremely overwhelmed at that thought

We get stuck wondering things like, “Where do I even start?” or “Are setting goals even worth it?”

When...

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The Mega List of Must-Do Start of Year Activities for a Captivated Class classroom management classroom routines elementary classroom elementary teacher end of the year first grade teacher kindergarten teacher second grade teacher teacher tips

At the beginning of the new year after winter break, we often get caught up in the whirlwind of familiarity, chaos of getting grounded after break, and getting on track for standardized test season. However, it is important to keep in mind the beginning of the new year is also a time students can...

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How Problem Solving Skills Empower Elementary Students classroom community classroom management elementary classroom elementary teacher first grade second grade teacher tips

There are many social problems elementary students can experience during a school day. As a teacher, I am sure you observe many of them on a daily basis - I know I do. 

Your students can get stuck thinking that they need their teacher, they can’t do this alone, or they get frustrated...

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