Classroom Management Techniques for the New Year
As you welcome your students back to the classroom after break, you have a lot of re-teaching to do when it comes to classroom management. Even if your students were…
Chalkboard Copy Clothespins
First of all, can I just say I LOVE that chalkboards are making a comeback in the classroom!? Some thing about a pop of color on a black background is…
Songs in the Classroom!
Why hello there! Long time no speak! I sure meant to share my Songs in the Classroom update with you a few months ago, but a new school year, wedding…
Picture Direction Cards
One of the best things I ever introduced to my students were picture direction cards. As I verbally give directions for an assignment, I put up a picture card so that…
Kindergarten Classroom Management Ideas
I’m always on the lookout for fun, new ideas and I love being crafty. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores are among one of my favorite places to pick up crafts…
Transition Task Cards!
Right before break, I introduced transition task cards to my class. They absolutely loved them! What are transition task cards you ask?? Well, let me tell you! Transition task cards…
Classroom Management Activity: Build a Jack-o-lantern
I absolutely love thinking of ways to manage my students behaviors in the classroom. And I also love a good theme, so when they come together it makes me extra…
Ideas for Fast Finishers
In my first year of teaching, I created an “I’m Done” jar for my fast finishers and it was seriously amazing! I always had students who finished their “must do’s”…
Pink, Green and Blue, Oh My!
As I walked into Target a few weeks ago, look what was calling my name… I swear I heard it from a far! Well you all know my obsession with…
Collecting Shells & Building a Sandcastle {classroom management idea}
Five more weeks until summer vacation begins! If your class is anything like mine, you need to spice up the classroom management bit a little! So you can only imagine…
Behavior Bingo
Behavior management in the classroom is key, especially in Kindergarten! You really do have to work on behaviors and classroom management in order to get students to a place where…
Keeping Your Classroom Organized!
Is it just me, or do you always feel like you are constantly walking around in circles around your classroom?? It is my biggest pet peeve!! I am all about…
