When I think of all the things I did (and didn't do) as a new teacher, yikes. It's a memory lane I sometimes detour around. But as you go, you grow, right? One of the changes I'm glad I made was introducing hand signals into my systems for classroom management. They're so simple. And even though we're obviously going to talk a lot in our classroom, these signals cut down on the need to chat about … [Read more...]
Voice Levels in the K-2 Classroom
Keeping kids' voice levels to a low simmer is no small feat. They're young, they're super excitable, and they have a lot to say. If you've spent even five minutes in a first grade classroom, you already know this. As an introvert, I need quiet time to get think-y things done, so I understand the importance of teaching kids how our collective voice levels impact the classroom … [Read more...]
Bathroom Signs – Visuals for School Restrooms
Why bathroom signs? Because we love our sweet custodians and we want the kids to love them as much as we do. Plus, if you've ever cringed having to walk into a public restroom, you understand the need for everyone being committed to the collective cause. I mean, is it really that hard to remember to flush? And why are there always paper towels on the floor NEAR the trash can, but not … [Read more...]
Morning Work Journals with Digital Prompts for First Grade
We're loving these morning work journals! Ok, so I've gone through a few morning routine renovations over the years. Some, when I was a newbie, are probably too embarrassing to mention. Others resulted in various degrees of chaos. And others looked like a series of worksheets I confess were probably busy work. Did I collect them? Usually. Did I grade them? Rarely. So yeah... busy … [Read more...]
Visual Cue Cards for Following Directions
Have you ever counted how many times a day you hear this question, "What do I do next?" Whatever just popped into your head is probably a conservative number. And I bet you hear, "I don't remember," almost as often. Visual cue cards are one way to solve this problem. Actually, one of the easiest ways. Most of us are very visual. It's why the billboards with the best images get us to exit the … [Read more...]
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