I think it is important to have a great teacher planner. It should be well organized, contain everything you need, and look nice enough to make you happy (yes, my Teacher Planner makes me happy!).
Classroom Management
Student Binders: Improve Student Organization
Classroom organization is a key component of any successful classroom. As teachers, we want to make sure our students have a place for their homework, classwork, supplies, textbooks, notebooks, and
6 Strategies to Simplify your Homework Systems
One of the biggest questions I get from teachers is "How do you manage your daily homework system without eating up too much time?" The struggle is real! Teachers are already on a time crunch every
10 Time Management Tips for Teachers
The number one complaint all teachers have is “There just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done.” Time management is a struggle for everyone. While we cannot add more hours to our days,
Tips for New Teachers: Lessons I Learned While Teaching
As I look back over my teaching career, I realize I made a ton of mistakes and also did a few things right along the way. This reflection made me realize that I've learned some valuable lessons and I
Top Ten Homework Tips for Teachers
Managing homework is definitely something that many teachers struggle with. Whether your issue is "How much should I give?", "What is the best way to correct it?", or "How can I make it more
How to Build Relationships with Students
Building Relationships with students is a critical part of teaching. For many students, if they don't trust you or believe you truly care about them, they aren't going to buy what you're selling.
A Simple Way to Make Learning FUN!
If you are looking for a super simple, and fun way to make learning more fun and interactive in your classroom, have I got an idea for you!
About 4 years ago, I was teaching a small group during
My Not-So-Pinteresty Anchor Charts
Like many other teachers, I am addicted to collecting beautiful anchor charts on Pinterest. When I collect these, I know very well I cannot possibly recreate them. I am not an artist...I am a
A Classroom Economy Reward System
I am a very low maintenance teacher (and proud of it). I am a big believer in time management, and only spending my time on things that are going to positively effect my students' learning.