If you need some great tips for managing classroom centers, you’ve come to the right place! No matter how you run your centers, there are crucial components to the management of them that will always apply. Preparation is key and after reading this you will feel so ready to tackle centers like never before. This is center management made easy…. Read More
How do you feel when you hear the words ‘learning centers?’ Does it make you feel excited and giddy or does it make you cringe and want to pull your hair out? No matter how you feel, I am here to provide 5 easy tips for successful centers. More importantly, I’ll be sharing ways to sustain them ALL year! That’s the real… Read More
Is it just me or does the thought of organizing and setting up centers completely overwhelm you too? Well I’m here to say, no more worry and anxiety over how to efficiently set up and organize centers! By the time we’re done, you’re going to walk away with so many tricks, tips, and tools that will help you completely set… Read More
We’ve all experienced it. The infamous scene where the teacher, aka us, is giving great directions and is excited to send the students off to complete their tasks. But your students aren’t independent learners yet. So naturally, after instructions are given, you have a lot of confused stares and questions about what to do. Palm to the face, am I… Read More
Community is a cornerstone of the classroom. You want your students to know immediately that you will be part of a class family that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. I have so many favorite ways to build a strong community starting from day one so be sure to save this post to refer to whenever you need it! Why is… Read More
Parent engagement is one of the most crucial pieces of the puzzle when it comes to student success. However, it does take a bit to get in the groove when it comes to fostering that awesome parental involvement. Sometimes it can feel like it’s easier said than done when it comes to establishing great family relationships. If you can relate,… Read More