At the beginning of a new year, teachers, like everyone else, make resolutions. Most of the time, these resolutions involve private concerns like losing weight, taking a new class, exercising more, etc. However, the New Year provides a great time for teachers to take a look at their styles, metho...

The holiday season has arrived in full force. While it is only the second week of December, I have noticed students already starting to get antsy for winter break. During this time, I like to have a list of exciting transition or sponge activities to do in-between lessons, or when there are a few...

With so much to do in anticipation of another never-stressful and always-fun school year, some things might get overlooked, like classroom management. Before I start listing my classroom management tips, let me say that there is no greater classroom management strategy than gaining the trust and ...

No classroom would feel complete without at least one bulletin board to display student work or learning concepts. Bulletin boards are commonly used as ways to show off student work or convey class information, but they can be so much more. Bulletin boards should be educational, fun, and in align...

Teachers are getting ready for another year of grading papers, finding just the right spot to keep supplies, and dealing with a mountain of paperwork. This is the perfect time to get organized! Before the papers start piling up and the manipulatives get lost, take a look at these tips for organiz...

There is nothing quite like the exhilaration you feel when you have a fresh start at the beginning of a new school year. This is the time to set the tone in your classroom. Students enter your room with varying degrees of anticipation and excitement. Activities that allow students to interact and...

At the start of each new school year, every teacher gets a chance to make the right first impression. Teachers may focus quite a bit of energy on classroom management strategies or on planning the perfect first day activities. However, communication is probably the most important part of your tea...