Before we talk about icebreaker activities, I want you to imagine this... It’s the first week of school. You’re standing at your door greeting your new students as they come in. You watch as they ...
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The Best Way to End Your School Day
Ever wonder what would be the best way to end your school day? Built-in free time is one of my favorite times of the day... seriously! I refer to it as ketchup, mustard, pickles time, which my ...
Organizing Classroom Centers
Next up on our organizing list is classroom centers! If you're a teacher, especially in elementary school, you most likely have different centers for your classroom. With several activities that need ...
10 Parent Teacher Conference Tips for an Effective Meeting
Are you anxiously preparing for a parent-teacher conference? Parent-teacher conferences are an exciting time to form partnerships with your students' caregivers. It's also stressful. You've got to ...
4 Tips for Group Success in the Elementary Classroom
Doing group work in the elementary classroom gives students opportunities to work and learn from others. Collaboration is also an essential skill for 21st Century Learning. With that said, I'm sure ...
6 Qualities of Successful Centers in the Elementary Classroom
Being in education for over ten years, I’ve had my fair share of observing many different types of classrooms. I’ve learned so much about what works from each classroom. With the start of a fresh new ...