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As teachers, we know that teamwork, community, and cooperation are essential values that we want our students to learn. One way to reinforce these concepts is by sharing books that highlight the importance of working together towards a common goal. By sharing these books with our students, we can help them understand the value of teamwork and cooperation in their… Read More
Finding papers without names on them is not only frustrating, but tracking down the owners can be time consuming! Here are several tips for preventing and handling no name papers in the classroom. Tips to Prevent No Name Papers The best way to handle no name papers is to prevent the problem from happening. Easier said than done, right? Here… Read More
You can be the best teacher in the world, but if you don’t have your students’ attention, it doesn’t really matter. So, how can you fix this? Here are 10 ways to get your students’ attention. 10 Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention Using an attention-getter in the classroom is most effective when it is taught, modeled, and practiced regularly…. Read More
Teachers and students often set goals at the start of a new year. However, just because those goals are set doesn’t offer a guarantee that they will be met. In fact, there are many mistakes teachers and students can make on their goal setting journey. These mistakes might leave everyone feeling discouraged or frustrated, which leads to abandoning those goals… Read More
Kindness is so important, but doesn’t come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom. WAYS TO ENCOURAGE KINDNESS IN THE CLASSROOM Read and Share Books about Kindness Books reach students in unique ways,… Read More
Whether you’re a brand new teacher, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably encountered a challenging student or two in the classroom. I know I have. It’s important to create an environment that is welcoming, but also one where learning can take place. Here are some classroom management tips to help you maintain that balance. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR… Read More
