Jun 29, 2022
The following sentence just might qualify as the understatement of the century...I think we might have a tendency to underestimate how hard it is to be a teacher when we've never had our own classroom before.
The truth is, we just don't realize how demanding this profession is until we're in it. So, with a new school...
Jun 25, 2022
Today’s classroom management hack is a super cute one, and a great way of randomly selecting a student to answer questions.
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Jun 22, 2022
Class jobs can make a huge impact on your classroom when implemented with intention. They are a way to build community, they give students responsibility, and they take a lot of the work off your plate as a teacher! In this episode I'm sharing why I love giving every single student a class job, and how it is the key to...
Jun 18, 2022
I'm all about finding simple ways to get students' attention quickly and finding creative ways to give our students a reset if they're getting a little chatty. Today’s classroom management hack is an easy way to create a sense of calm and peace in your classroom!
If you are enjoying these classroom management...
Jun 15, 2022
What are the best books to get for my classroom? How do I start a classroom library from scratch without spending all of my money?! These are questions that I get asked all the time in my work with beginning elementary teachers…and for good reason! I mean, holy cow, looking at a bunch of empty bookshelves...