Call and responses are a powerful (and fun!) classroom management strategy to use with your elementary students. It’s best used…
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7 Ways to Motivate Students During Independent Writing
When I was a kid, if someone had given me a pencil, a fresh notebook, and a writing prompt, then…
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Classroom Management Tips for Returning from Winter Break
Coming back from winter break is like a mini first day of school all over again. Fresh year, fresh start!…
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Anchor Chart Examples, Storage, and Hacks
Along with student work, the most valuable “decor” on classroom walls is anchor charts! While pre-made bulletin boards and printed…
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Small Group Classroom Management: How to Keep the Rest of the Class on Task
Teaching a small group of students sounds easier than teaching a whole class, in theory. But in actuality, small group…
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Classroom Management Strategy for Keeping Students On Task During Independent Work
Even when a teacher has set clear behavior expectations, there will still be students who struggle with working independently. They…
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