How many times have you created a paper sign in sheet only to search and search for it in a pile of papers? I’ve taught at schools where administration wants a copy of sign in sheets. And I was that teacher that lost hers. I won’t be that teacher anymore! Now, I make my sign in sheets […]
WORD WALLS: CREATIVE WAYS TO DISPLAY
There is so many things that you have to put on your classroom wall. So when your space is limited, you have to be creative. Word walls are a must in my classroom. So I had to find creative ways to display my word wall in order to have enough space for everything I want […]
WORD WALL AND SOUND WALL: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE BOTH
When you have limited wall space in your classroom, you have to be intentional on what goes up. It’s probably the most stressful part of planning a classroom, right? There are two things that I have on my wall that are an absolute. I have both a word wall and a sound wall in my […]
HOW TO KEEP STUDENTS ACCOUNTABLE
I get a ton of questions from tired, frustrated teachers on how to keep students accountable during small group teaching. You feel like you spend more time redirecting than paying attention to the three to four students in front of you. If you don’t have a well organized system, this will be you every time. […]
24 HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES YOU NEED FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
I’m so excited about this round up! I think this is the largest round up in MJCS history! October is the beginning of some crazy months in the classroom. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are back to back fun, so being prepared with engaging activities is a must! These Halloween activities for the classroom will keep […]
PARENT CONFERENCE: QUESTIONS TO ASK PARENTS
As an educator, it’s an absolute must to meet with your students’ parents throughout the school year. A positive parent-teacher relationship will only guarantee a successful year for students and that’s what we all want the most. Have you thought about how you hold your parent conference? Do you do all the talking behind your […]