You finish explaining an assignment and ask, “Does everybody understand?” Heads nod. You send students off to work and—within seconds—a hand goes up. “What are we supposed to do?” Then
September has a funny way of revealing what’s really working in your classroom. Those classroom routines you carefully taught during the first few weeks may suddenly feel a little less
Few moments rattle a new teacher faster than giving a reasonable direction and hearing a student look you in the eye and say, “No.” Suddenly, student refusal in the classroom
If you’re a new teacher struggling with classroom management, you may be looking for the big solution—the perfect behavior system, consequence chart, or strategy that suddenly gets every student on
Teachers have long shared practical ideas. A classroom management strategy, a helpful resource, a book, or a lesson idea often passes from one educator to another. Moreover, that spirit of
Starting a new school year can feel like you’re trying to build the airplane while you’re flying it. Lesson planning, classroom management, student behavior, parent communication, and grading can all
The first few weeks of school can make even the most prepared teacher wonder whether they’re doing enough. These new teacher tips can help you focus on what matters most,
New teachers often enter the first week of school with a strange combination of excitement, anticipation, and the nagging feeling that they may have forgotten something important. If that sounds
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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