We all know how crucial it is to have a proper classroom management plan in place. Encouraging and rewarding positive behaviors is one of my favorite classroom management strategies. I do believe that individual classroom management tools should be put in place. In this post, I share some of my favorite individual behavior management strategies–including…
Classroom Management
10 Tips for Managing Student Behaviors During Math Centers
Often, the biggest uncertainty for teachers when it comes to math centers is managing student behaviors. You may be struggling with how to keep students on-task during centers or how to handle constant distractions. I get it, If we spend the entire math block dealing with interruptions, we may find ourselves steering away from having…
Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Year Teacher
Starting out as a first year teacher can feel a little scary and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Below I share some of my wisdom by outlining 15 mistakes to avoid as a first-year teacher. (Personal mistakes i’ve made throughout my years of teaching!) These tips are things that every first-year teacher should…