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Strong classroom systems create smoother school days. Find practical ideas for classroom organization, daily routines, lesson planning, classroom management, and teacher productivity that help first and second grade teachers simplify their workload and create an organized, efficient classroom.
Often being a teacher means having to be flexible, organized, and able to prioritize. Your planning period should be approached in the same way as the rest of your day. Read on (or listen to the podcast) for how to make the most of your planning time.Why Prioritization MattersI don’t know about you, but when […]
Are you dreaming of a classroom library system that’s actually easy for kids to use and easy for you to keep organized? Sorting books is fun… until your second graders return them to random bins and chaos creeps back in. Today, I’m sharing the classroom library system that has worked beautifully in my room for […]
Do you dread report cards because they are so time consuming? Find writing the teacher report card comments to be tedious? Let me show you an easier way! Create a SystemOne of my favorite things to do for a repeatable task is to create a system on how I do it. Even though my district […]
Sight word centers are an engaging and effective way to help students master essential vocabulary. By creating a sustainable system, you can set up centers at the beginning of the year that last the entire school year without needing to constantly introduce new activities. The key is to keep the activities consistent while rotating the […]
Need to keep your fast finishers busy while others are still working on testing? Nothing is worse than that in between times when you’re trying to keep students quiet and preserve the test environment! Word Searches Using Class NamesStudents always get excited when they see their names in print. Creating a custom word search using […]
Teaching shortages often mean missing out on your planning period. The rare times you do have a prep, it’s important to maximize your time. Today I’ll show you some time saving techniques to make the most of your time. Start with a ScheduleThe easiest way to start making the most of your time is to […]
