If you find yourself struggling with classroom management or looking to refresh your current plan. These are some great tips that will lead you to better classroom management. ClassDojo is an online website that allows students to earn points for developing pro-social skills. First, when I started using ClassDojo, the newness of the reward system […]
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The past few years have been turbulent for teachers and these are some ideas on what teachers need to be successful. The first thing that teachers need to be successful is support. There are different types of support. Indirect support such as coaching is very essential and important. It is something that I support 100
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4 Mistakes Schools Make when working with an instructional coach; these are important to consider because they can make or break your coaching outcomes. The first mistake when working with an instructional coach is thinking that your instructional coach is a savior that will magically make test scores improve. Yes, instructional coaches do have a
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It’s the start of the new school year and you’ve prepared your classroom. You’ve met your students, but you’ve only briefly met your parents. Read on to find out the number one secret to more parental involvement. Parents can help you to do much more once you have their support. The number one secret to
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These are 5 Must Dos for Great Classroom Management throughout the year, read on to learn more. If you’re a new teacher and struggling with classroom management, then you’re in the right place. If you’ve been at this for a while, use this as a checklist and refresher to keep you on track throughout the
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If you want to learn more about how to build a healthy classroom then read on…. Building a healthy classroom culture is one of the most important teachers can do to facilitate student learning. The first step to build a healthy classroom culture is to listen to student ideas and implement them when possible. I
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Culturally relevant teaching is important. My definition of culturally responsive teaching as being attuned and acknowledging students diverse backgrounds. It also means educating them with the lens that their heritage, background and cultural assets are advantages and can enhance their education. I saw the importance of culturally relevant teaching with my work in urban schools.
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On this blog post, I’ll share with your four diverse children’s books that your elementary students will love. Children’s books when used as read alouds can be a great way to create bonds and relationships with your students. It’s an amazing feeling when your students are attentively listening to you read aloud a book that
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If you’re at a lost when it comes to deciding on high quality curriculum and instructional materials then keep reading this post because you’ll get a basic understanding of what to look for when selecting high quality materials for your classroom. 1. The first point to look for in a high quality curriculum is the
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You’ve landed your first teaching job, Congratulations! These are some tips on how to prepare for your first teaching job so that you can start the school year off right. Your first inkling might be to decorate your classroom and come up with a theme for the school year. However, it’s a good idea to
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