As teachers, we always have a need to communicate important reminders with students and parents throughout the year. I have found Remind texts to be a simple and safe communication system for my classroom. Sure, emails are great for this, but in today’s world, most people don’t go anywhere without their cell phone. Although most […]
Around the Room Circuit Activities – Benefits of Meaningful Movement
Around the Room Circuit Activities – Benefits of Meaningful Movement As a teacher, one of my biggest struggles in the classroom is making sure I get all of my students involved and engaged in a lesson. Although I feel like science is the most fascinating subject out there and my students should be hanging on […]
Get Organized! Tips for Seating Charts, Classroom Arrangement, and Grade Book
It’s no secret that a well-organized classroom benefits our students. A welcoming and structured classroom sets the stage to create a positive and safe learning environment. As teachers, we need to focus on how to maximize the learning in our classroom while minimizing the behavior problems (because let’s face it, that’s a win-win for everyone!) […]
5 Classroom Routines for a Successful Year
As teachers, we all have them. The sacred classroom routines and procedures. And let’s face it, we need them. Even the most experienced teachers need to have structure in place in order to maintain a successful learning environment. Many teachers begin the school year with their list of do’s and don’ts on the very first […]
5 Reasons to Never Skip a Warm-Up
It’s one of those days. Your lesson is packed full of information and it seems like you have a million things to accomplish before the bell rings. It’s easy to say, “I’ll just ditch the warm-up for the day. That will save a few minutes!” I know that I have been guilty of having these […]
Science STAAR Review Booklet – 5th and 8th Grade
It’s almost that time of year again. Before we know it the season of STAAR and standardized testing will be upon us once again. Whether or not I agree with the effectiveness of standardized testing I know that we, as educators, are all held accountable for each and every student’s success or failure. This all […]