Category: Routines & Systems

For me, every year after enjoying a nice two weeks (or close to) off with my family, it’s always hard to get back up to

Centers in your classroom. Are they good? Are they bad? Are they really worth your time and energy? If you choose to have them, then

Ahhhh… Summer is gone. Where did it go? It seems that it was only yesterday that you were packing up your classroom and driving off

I remember one year, there was a day that I was running late to school, which was completely abnormal for me. I am one of

I remember my first year teaching. I sat up at the front of the room and rambled through a long list of procedures. A long

Ah, groups. Students learn best in them – or do they? In my classroom, I started noticing something… When I’d say get into groups of

So what is the key to a successful year? If you ask me, it’s all about classroom management. I start the year off strong by

“Mrs. D, I need another copy of Monday night’s homework,” Johnny said. As soon as the little kiddos head off to recess, I dash to

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