No matter how many years I’ve been teaching, I always forget something on the first day of school. I think any seasoned teacher would agree! Its when I created a First Day of Kindergarten Checklist that I stopped forgetting important things. Now, my first day of school runs smoothly! Editable Checklist I wanted to share my […]
CONTROLLING THE VOICE LEVEL
Summer has ended. The first few weeks are gone, and students are adjusting to the new normal. And if you’ve been in the classroom long, you know what that means. The voice level goes from almost non-existent to overload in a quick few days! You know that the beginning of school is all about setting […]
STUDENT INDEPENDENCE WITH FLEXIBLE SEATING
Can you agree with me when I say how different classrooms look these days? Classrooms are structured so differently! Boy, they sure have changed since I was in school! Flexible seating is one of many management systems that have made an appearance in many classrooms. These days, it’s hard for children to sit still for […]
DINNER ON US: A BACK TO SCHOOL TEACHER GIFT
Have I already said the first few weeks of school are chaotic? I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned that here lately on the blog. If you’re a first year teacher, hang on tight. These next few weeks will fly by, but will be pretty stressful. As a former teacher, I know the headaches that come with the […]
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: HOW TO CUT WITH SCISSORS
Handing little learners a pair of scissors for the first time in a classroom can make teachers a little uneasy. Spend time focusing on how to cut with scissors, as well as, seeing what tool learners are ready to use is important. What Scissors to Use? There are many levels of development a child needs […]
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: HOW TO USE CRAYONS
When parents drop off school supplies on Meet the Teacher night, crayons are tucked away nicely in student desks. Or, they are placed in colorful tubs on the tables to share as community supplies. However, do learners know how to use them correctly? Teaching Procedures Teachers spend the first few weeks of school teaching nothing but […]