Easy Classroom Management System that Works!

…orange, and red. I arranged a set of library pockets around the stoplight, and each numbered pocket represented a student in the class. Here’s a picture that was taken in…

Undercover Boss – School Style!

…will often sense a negative tone. Teachers are facing more and more pressures today. Critics of new curriculum and standards, larger class sizes, less resources, and the list could go…

How to Cope with a Disrespectful Parent

…up, right? At the end of the day, everyone is on the same page, wanting student success and happiness, but sometimes it takes time to get everyone there. Listen to…

Five Ways to Fit Science In

…the last two hours of the day on Friday to centers for each subject area as a way to meet with small groups, while still making sure I’m getting in…

Fostering a Growth Mindset with Brain Bucks

…option Trying something new, especially when the student made mistakes but kept trying despite initial failures To make it easy to use Brain Bucks throughout the day, I kept a…

Cooperative Learning Seating Options

…instruction. There are many possible options, but one thing to consider is whether you want them to sit together all day long or just for certain activities. I described a…

Heartfelt Causes & Effects

…to brighten someone’s day. I decided to create a reading lesson to supplement the story because I thought it would be the perfect text for exploring causes and effects. It…

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

Did you ever stop to think how lucky you are? You might, but your students may not. Here’s a fun freebie for St. Patrick’s Day or Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March…