If you’re a first year teacher, you may be wondering “What in the world do I teach during the first week of school?” Here’s the answer: You’re going to want to spend the majority of the time reviewing expectations, routines, and procedures. Your goal for the first week of school is to get students acclimated…
Classroom Management
Effective Classroom Management Tools & Strategies
Effective classroom management is the key to having your classroom run smoothly. Implementing a classroom management system will allow you to spend less of your time redirecting students and more of your time instructing them, which is the goal of teaching! As a new teacher, It can be hard to determine what classroom management strategies…
Kindness Activities for Elementary Students
Your classroom can be your students’ safe haven and/or place of comfort. When young learners feel welcomed each morning with a positive social emotional environment, they are more like succeed. As teachers, one of our many roles is to build a culture of kindness and acceptance in the classroom. Kids are tiny sponges. Meaning, the…
