Classroom management is key. Every educator knows this. And every educator knows how hard, overwhelming, yet important this task is. So of course it’s natural if we’re having slight anxiety on how to do this virtually. One of the biggest things I believe will make an impact on classroom management is by loving your students and building a community and… Read More
Social Emotional Education
Social emotional learning is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart. I had a reminder this week of why the explicit teaching of these skills is so important for our kiddos, especially in these crucial younger years. During the quarantine, my son switched to an older preschool room and we were not allowed in the building…. Read More
Ways to Help Build Your Classroom Community Virtually
Rules and procedures are the backbone of your classroom. In my opinion, first you have to LOVE your students, then you have to teach them about what you expect from them, and then you can teach them everything else. It is my belief that if you hold your students to the highest of standards they will absolutely meet them. If… Read More
Digital Learning – Seesaw 101
Seesaw is one of my absolute favorite digital platforms for primary students! Last post I gave a very quick overview of some of my favorite features of Seesaw, as well as Google Classroom, and Boom Learning. If you’d like to check out that post you can find it HERE. I have been using Seesaw in my classroom for over 3… Read More
Let’s Get Digital, Digital…… in Primary!
Digital this, digital that, “digital” has been the buzzword of the year! Thanks COVID! Let’s be real for a second. 2020 has been a crazy and life-changing year for everyone- especially teachers. We had to shut down our classrooms on a moment’s notice and begin teaching remotely with very little to no experience. Luckily, we live in a day in… Read More
Teaching Routines & Procedures
Rules and procedures are the backbone of your classroom. In my opinion, first you have to LOVE your students. Then you have to teach them about what you expect from them and then you can teach them everything else. You can be the most knowledgeable teacher in the world and an expert in your field but if your class get… Read More