Besides teaching, there are so many things that teachers juggle during the school year…from organizing the classroom, to classroom management, creating a positive classroom climate, and more! This section has lots of practical tips, resources, and strategies to help new teachers as well as veteran teachers.
Latest Classroom Ideas Posts from the Blog
Teacher Humor
There’s an old saying that you can either laugh or you can cry. Teachers know this probably more than anybody. While I love teaching kids,
Sponge Painted Gift Bags for Parents
I really get into Christmas! I love the decorations, the music, the feelings of goodwill. Most importantly, I love the activities we do in the
Stop Rolling Your Tomatoes on the Floor and 49 Other Things You Never Thought You’d Say as a Teacher
Do you ever find yourself saying the strangest things in your classroom? I’m talking about phrases that you never thought you would say in your
How to Prepare for a Substitute Teacher
If you’ve ever had a doctor’s appointment to go to during the day, a sick child in need of your care, a family function you
How to Keep Your Sanity During the Countdown to Summer
All seasoned teachers know when Spring is on its way. We don’t look at the trees, the newly blossomed flowers, or notice the return of
Favorite Whiteboards and Erasers for the Classroom
Whiteboards are one of the things we use every day in my classroom! I love how interactive they can be and how I can instantly
My Favorite Resources!
1. Reading Assessment Bundles Having an assessment for EVERY READING STANDARD – in fact, three assessments per standard, makes it so easy to do formative
Fun and Effective Test Prep Activities
If I had to describe the very best test prep, it would be simply giving quality instruction throughout the year and spiraling concepts to keep
