While it may be tempting to give jobs for students in the classroom to everyone in the class, I have found it is much more manageable to have a few key team jobs. Long before I started using teams in the classroom I still preferred… Keep Reading…
New Teacher Preparation Ideas: STP 27
Are you a new teacher or just starting out in a new primary grade level? There can be so much to learn and do that it can seem overwhelming. Having a solid strategy for new teacher preparation can mean a big difference for a smooth… Keep Reading…
Organizing with Classroom Jobs: STP 26
One of the best ways to rethink your classroom management is to help update and streamline your classroom jobs. Having and managing classroom jobs is at the hub of what makes my classroom room smoothly. A couple years ago I switched to team jobs and… Keep Reading…
My Writing Non-Negotiables: STP 25
When teaching writing it’s important to think about your non-negotiables. This will help form the basis for your writing instruction. When coming up with non-negotiables think about what you don’t want in your writing time and what worked well in previous years. Today I’m discussing my… Keep Reading…
Before Packing Up Your Classroom for the Summer: STP 24
Packing up your classroom at the end of the school year can feel like such a daunting chore. It’s one of those evil necessities that has to be done right to get your ticket to exit the building. When packing up your classroom for the summer,… Keep Reading…
When to Quit Teaching: STP 23
The idea to quit teaching probably pops into all of our heads at least once a year if we are honest. But this school year more than any other it seems more teachers are deciding to quit. Quitting teaching can be a very difficult decision to… Keep Reading…
