If you’re a teacher that participates in teacher groups on social media, there’s a chance you’ve seen a post at some point about a teacher who’s having a hard time with classroom community and/or management. It’s frustrating if you’re the teacher experiencing the problem, and it can be hard to give clear advice online. Or you get SO MUCH advice…
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Multicultural Day: A Great Way to Celebrate Diverse Cultures in the Classroom
Hello everyone. I am happy to be guest blogging for Heather. My name is Patty and I’m from 2nd in Line. Today, I would like to share a little bit about a tradition at my school. It is called Multicultural Day. Multicultural Day is a big event for my little school. My town isn’t as diverse as some communities. but…
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Getting Parents On Your Side As An Educator
Getting parents on your side can sometimes be a challenge for teachers, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ve taught in a variety of schools over the years, and I’ve never really struggled with parent/guardian interactions. Instead, I’ve implemented the strategies below. If you do the same, you can get parents on your side right from the first…
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Getting Your Classroom to Manage Itself
Getting your classroom to manage itself can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! With a little extra thought and planning on your part, you can have a class that functions nearly on their own without you even present. How great would it be to know your class will be well-behaved for a sub, when an administrator walks…
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Social Studies Review in the Upper Elementary Classroom
A challenge many teachers face as we get closer to the end of the school year is keeping kids focused and engaged. I decided to shake things up for my kids and to start the final exam review process (because August/September were a LONG time ago from my 6th graders’ perspectives), was to put my students in charge of the…
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