Not every teacher has the luxury of working with a paraprofessional in the classroom. But I am here to tell you a good parapro is worth their weight in gold (and in many cases, even more!). I want to share tips and ideas I've heard or collected over the years to make this working relationship the very best it can be. Please note that I use the terms paraprofessional, aide, and parapro interchangeably. I know some people may view one term better … [Read more...] about Working with a Paraprofessional in the Classroom
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Handling the Departmentalized Classroom
Education is demanding. There is so much going on. Sometimes schools look at departmentalizing as an option for their elementary teachers. As someone who taught in such a position in two different districts and then was an administrator for a departmentalized school as well, I want to share some tips for handling the departmentalized classroom. 1. Determine What You're Teaching This one probably seems obvious, but you need to know what you're … [Read more...] about Handling the Departmentalized Classroom
What I Wish I’d Known…
Things I Wish I'd Know as a First Year Teacher - classroom management must start on day ONE! - consistency is key - how to run reading workshop - math facts ARE important! - games can be educational too - that everything doesn't need to be perfect - that it's healthier for me to have a life outside of school - that parents are going to get upset from time to time - sorry goes a long way - sometimes it's better to seek forgiveness than … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known…
Build Your Own Digital Christmas Tree
Build a Christmas tree with this engaging DIGITAL Google Slides download. Great for FUN that week before winter break, behavior management (add a piece to the tree each time you "catch" them being good), adding to a writing assignment, and more! This activity will work best with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. But you could certainly use it with younger students who are more tech savvy OR extend the learning to use it with middle … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Digital Christmas Tree
7 Pinterest Tips for Teacherpreneurs
Being a teacherpreneur can be a lot of work! Sometimes it's nice to have tips, tricks, and hacks to save time and help get everything done. That's why today I wanted to share these 7 Pinterest tips for teacherpreneurs.This post contains affiliate links. Please read my entire disclosure statement here.Pinterest Tips for TeacherpreneursNow I use Tailwind to schedule out posts from others, my own seasonal posts, and my product pins to … [Read more...] about 7 Pinterest Tips for Teacherpreneurs
YEAR-ROUND Google Slides Computer Mouse or Keypad Practice: 15 different activities!
This year-round GOOGLE SLIDES bundle can be used a variety of ways. Let students practice their computer skills, use it for your own behavior management tool, create scenes for descriptive writing prompts, and more! WHAT'S INCLUDED: Back to School Fall / Autumn Halloween Thanksgiving Gingerbread House Gingerbread Person Wreath Christmas Tree Snow Person Mug Valentine's Day St. Patrick's Day Spring … [Read more...] about YEAR-ROUND Google Slides Computer Mouse or Keypad Practice: 15 different activities!
Classroom Games: 8 Reasons to Use Them
Kids like games. That's why as teachers games can be a great way to enhance student learning in the classroom. Don't believe me? No problem! Today I've created a list of eight reasons to use classroom games to enhance student learning. 1. Kids don't realize they're still learning. When you tell the students you're going to play any type of classroom game, they are immediately drawn in. They get excited. Learning is guaranteed to take place … [Read more...] about Classroom Games: 8 Reasons to Use Them
Sarcasm in the Classroom
Let's talk about sarcasm - specifically sarcasm in the classroom. There's been some online chat about whether sarcasm is appropriate in the classroom. I'd like to share my stance on it today. My Sarcasm Background I was raised in a family of smart alecks. Typically the comments we make to one another in my family are not meant to be hurtful, but just funny. Granted there is a fine line between the two, but I think there is a definite … [Read more...] about Sarcasm in the Classroom
Choosing Classroom Novels for Upper Elementary & Middle School Students
When I was in the classroom, I had favorite novels that I went back to year after year because they just worked with my classes, and I think many teachers have that same experience. But I also liked to add something new from time to time. The difficulty is that there are so many great novels for middle graders. A good problem to have, but with all the choices, sometimes it's hard to know where to start looking. That's why today's post focuses … [Read more...] about Choosing Classroom Novels for Upper Elementary & Middle School Students
