Are you starting to see some behaviors in your classroom, such as non-stop talking, bullying, and problems with sharing and staying kind? Me, too!!! Well, I love to use a ton of children’s books throughout my year to focus on specific behaviors and then allow my students to engage in some meaningful, problem-solving dialogue so […]

Are you looking for some new class rewards to pair with your classroom management system?  What if I said, are you looking for FREE class rewards?  Here is the list for you! Some of my personal favorites from this list include #7, 8, 17, 21, and 28!  Some of my students’ favorites are: #1, 2, […]

“1… 2… 3… Eyes on me” – and the talking continues. You say it a little louder, but no luck. If this is what happens to you daily, you are probably looking for some ways to quiet a chatty class. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to teach while others are talking. True, many […]

Are you worried about how students are going to be returning to in-person learning this school year after the pandemic?  Ever wonder about Social Emotional Learning? Are you thinking that students are not used to a structured routine? Are they going to be starting off the school year already behind in academics?  However, have you […]

Can you even imagine? Those little mini erasers that teachers have given out to their students for years are suddenly a TikTok sensation. They are a must-have for many primary classrooms! Marissa Begay introduced Desk Pets in a video on TikTok. Now, teachers are begging, “Tell us All about Desk Pets!” Well, are you looking […]

Guided reading and math groups are where all of the magic 🪄 happens. You get to hone in on the specific skills your students in that particular group need. You can do quick checks and explicitly reteach skills in new and innovative ways. But how do you ensure you maximize the time that you have […]

Have you ever had that one student who just seemed angry about everything?  Or the one that just cries at the drop of a hat?  Let’s start bringing in some books about various emotions and start the dialogue on teaching kids how to deal with some of them.   Identifying emotions is important at a young […]

Mornings seem to come way too fast! I know in my classroom that my kiddos need time to eat their breakfast and complete something at their desks before settling in for any whole group work. Is it the same for you? Are you reading notes from families, getting last-minute prep done, and a ton of […]

Creating a learning community where students feel a sense of belonging and connection is so important in order to maximize the learning that takes place within your classroom. Your classroom becomes like a family for you and your students.  The importance of establishing a community among learners is at the top of the list for teachers! […]

Are you a brand new teacher staring at those blank classroom walls?  Or perhaps you are a veteran teacher looking to mix things up a bit with a new theme or a new look.  You have your entire room set up, but that big empty classroom wall is staring back at you just waiting for […]

Have you ever heard of MORNING MEETINGS? (Also known as, the couple extra minutes to take attendance, submit lunch counts, read parent notes, etc.😜🙌) This is a small moment at the start of the day (15-20 minutes total) that focuses on building classroom community. After the school year we’ve endured, we NEED that community now more […]

What are your initial thoughts about returning to the classroom this upcoming school year?  Do you have any concerns or reservations?  Uncertainty?  Excited yet a little nervous about what this upcoming school year will look like?   All of these feelings are typical!  We, as educators, always get those “butterfly feelings” to start up a school […]