Managing classroom behaviors is probably one of the toughest parts of being a teacher. I have tried almost every strategy in my classroom and what I have found that works best is being consistent, logical, and understanding with my students…
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Coming back to school after holiday breaks always creates a time to review simple routines and expectations. It’s also an opportunity for a fresh start. Here are five of my favorite things to do when returning from breaks! Talk about…
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Classroom management and strong teaching go hand in hand. In order to have an effective lesson go off without a hitch, you need to make sure your classroom management is intact. I learned that the hard way when I started…
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If you’ve subscribed to Tales from a Very Busy Teacher, then you’ve been receiving my monthly kindness calendars. Every month, a new calendar is sent straight to your inbox in hopes that you challenge your students to participate in an…
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I am so excited about all of my amazing Walmart finds this summer. There are so many great resources, products, and cute classroom decor items that are perfect for back to school. The best part is…most of these products are…
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As teachers, we’re constantly in the mode of offering supportive and positive feedback to our students. But when we’re not specific with our feedback, it becomes less valuable for our students. I was made aware of this early on in…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lakeshore Learning. All opinions are 100% mine. It has definitely been a whirlwind start of the school year, but it feels so good to be back in person with…
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If you follow my Instagram, you’ll see a recent post about how I implement a Homework Choice system with my students. I received a lot of questions regarding how I implement this system and gain parent support. Here is how…
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, system-wide framework for creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments in schools, and ensuring that all students have social skills needed to ensure their success at school and beyond. The…
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In years past, I lead my school site in Accelerated Reader. I attended trainings, led staff meetings, and helped teachers successfully implement AR in their classrooms. But this year, it’s not working as successfully as it has in the past….
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