I remember one year in particular when my class was so disruptive, I thought I’d never get them under control. But here’s the thing—I did, and it wasn’t magic. Let
Bulletin boards are a powerful tool for fostering an engaging and welcoming classroom environment, especially at the start of the school year. Not only do they add a vibrant, creative
Get rid of classroom management in 2024– but not in the way you might think! You might be wondering, “Ditch classroom management? Isn’t that a little… risky?” Well, let’s explore
The classroom was alive with anticipation as we embarked on our project-based learning (PBL) adventure. My fourth-grade students were bubbling with excitement to dive into this experience. As they entered
It was toward the end of the first month of the school year when I wrapped up the day and noticed an email alert, from Mrs. Parker. A parent of
Would you like to know the secret that will supercharge your day? I’m going to be sharing five things that I did that will help you nail down your morning
In my classroom, I once had a student who I’ll refer to as Nathan who frequently disrupted lessons with outbursts and defiance. Initially, I resorted to the traditional timeout method,
Have you ever had that one student who seems to turn your classroom upside down no matter what you do? I certainly did. Let me tell you about William, a
In this blog article I’m going to be discussing How to Nurture the Failure of Making Mistakes Now! I’m going to be sharing nine specific strategies that you can use
I’m going to talk about a controversial topic: ‘Stop Rewarding Students.’ I know, it sounds like a bold statement, but stick with me. We’re going to explore why this might
I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!
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