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New Year is the Best Time to Try New Classroom Management Techniques!

New Year is the Best Time to Try New Classroom ...

Are you attempting to start the new year strong in your classroom by reviewing expectations upon getting back from winter break? Why not also evaluate what procedures aren't working or...

New Year is the Best Time to Try New Classroom ...

Are you attempting to start the new year strong in your classroom by reviewing expectations upon getting back from winter break? Why not also evaluate what procedures aren't working or...

Relatable Classroom Voice Levels That WORK!

Relatable Classroom Voice Levels That WORK!

When I was in the classroom, I noticed that the traditional 0-3 voice levels didn't resonate with my students. Just like we all watch TV at different volume levels based...

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Relatable Classroom Voice Levels That WORK!

When I was in the classroom, I noticed that the traditional 0-3 voice levels didn't resonate with my students. Just like we all watch TV at different volume levels based...

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Ditch Reading Logs - For Good!

Ditch Reading Logs - For Good!

Don't get me wrong - I believe there needs to be some accountability in reading. And I believe that students and teachers alike need to be able to see the...

Ditch Reading Logs - For Good!

Don't get me wrong - I believe there needs to be some accountability in reading. And I believe that students and teachers alike need to be able to see the...

Elementary Math or Treating for Halloween!

Elementary Math or Treating for Halloween!

Every teacher knows - when Halloween falls on a school day, it's not the best time to introduce new content. Kids brains are somewhere else, thinking about all of the...

Elementary Math or Treating for Halloween!

Every teacher knows - when Halloween falls on a school day, it's not the best time to introduce new content. Kids brains are somewhere else, thinking about all of the...

Easy Tips for an Awesome Glow Day!

Easy Tips for an Awesome Glow Day!

Glow Day was literally the peak of my teacher career. For the seven years I was in the classroom (currently on a hiatus at home with my youngest) I've done...

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Easy Tips for an Awesome Glow Day!

Glow Day was literally the peak of my teacher career. For the seven years I was in the classroom (currently on a hiatus at home with my youngest) I've done...

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Ways to Keep State Test Review Exciting

Ways to Keep State Test Review Exciting

Test prep - the dreaded item on every teacher's to do list. Read to find out some engaging ideas to keep the mandatory test prep from feeling like a chore!

Ways to Keep State Test Review Exciting

Test prep - the dreaded item on every teacher's to do list. Read to find out some engaging ideas to keep the mandatory test prep from feeling like a chore!