New Teachers in an Elementary Classroom
As a new teacher, it’s important to have access to resources and insights that can help you navigate the challenges of our profession. Our blog posts are written by experienced educators and cover a range of topics, from classroom management to lesson planning and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for tips on engaging young learners or strategies for creating a welcoming classroom environment, our collection has something for you. Browse our posts and discover the tools you need to succeed in your role as a new teacher.
How Behavior Calendars Can Help You Establish Effective and Efficient Communication
I’m not here to convince you one method is better than another. I’m here to talk to you about the importance of communicating behaviors in the classroom to parents. I’ve found the easiest way to communicate daily with your parents about classroom behavior is to send home behavior calendars. I know, I know… this is nothing new. But have you ever considered what your behavior calendars can do for you?
A Crayon Storage Solution to Make Your Life Easier
Do you have a crayon storage system in your classroom? I don’t know about your classroom, but I’ve always found crayons cause a lot of trouble! Someone broke their blue crayon, someone lost their red, all the yellows disappeared from table one, etc. Then magically at the end of the day, all those crayons end up on the floor!
25 Community Circle Prompts to Encourage Positive Classroom Connections
Introducing a community circle at the beginning of the school year is a good way to begin to get to know your students and help them to connect with one another. I’ve collected a list of community circle prompts to get you started, but first, let’s talk about the basics of your community circle.
Ease Student Anxiety the First Week of School with 4 Popular Story Books
Student anxiety is often experienced during the first week of school. Sharing picture books is one way to help students acclimate more quickly to the classroom.
Five Ways to Build Positive Relationships with Parents
Parent communication can make or break your classroom. Begin building rapport with your students and their parents right from the start!
Five Quick and Fun First Week of Elementary School Ice Breakers
An ice breaker is a quick, fun activity that helps put students at ease and often helps them realize commonalities among their classmates. The first week of school can cause anxiety for many children. They often worry if they will know anyone or make friends. Here are a few popular ice breakers to try in your classroom
How to Be Absolutely Prepared for a New Student at Any Time
Learn about the one thing you can prepare in advance to make welcoming a new student to your classroom a breeze!