Aug 10
Anchor charts are one of the most effective tools for helping students understand and remember new skills. These colorful, easy‑to‑reference visuals keep students focused, support classroom discussions, and give learners a place to return to for reinforcement. Over the years, I’ve found that creating a new anchor chart for each skill dramatically improves student engagement …
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Aug 03
The first weeks of school always bring the same thought to mind: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this new group of students already knew all the classroom procedures? We all know the reality. Teaching procedures is essential, but they can also feel repetitive, dull, and endless. If you’ve ever wondered which procedures you should teach …
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Jan 28
Inventor’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate creativity and innovation in your classroom! Transform your bulletin boards with these bulletin board ideas that showcase brilliant minds and groundbreaking inventions. These activities will inspire your students and earn you top marks on your teacher evaluation by meeting key criteria: …
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Aug 26
Teaching students to follow directions can be a real challenge. Below are some procedures and activities to help students understand and know what is expected when following directions. Enhancing these skills can significantly impact students’ academic performance and classroom behavior. Begin by downloading the handout. It contains the printables for Activity #1 – Following Directions …
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Aug 28
As an inclusion teacher, I have worked with many teachers. This experience helped me learn many organizational tips from my team teachers. I often feel like a sponge, soaking up ideas and trying them out. Over time, I have begun to use one idea from one teacher and another idea from a different teacher, mix …
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Oct 17
Creating bulletin boards for the school hallway can be a real challenge. Not only must they look impressive, but they also have to show students are learning important skills. Take the hassle away with these geometry bulletin boards. This post features four geometry bulletin board ideas with mini lessons to go along with creating them. Each …
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Sep 02
Are you looking for innovative ways to display materials in your classroom? Word cards, teaching standards, and student work can quickly clutter your space. These classroom display ideas will help you organize effectively and creatively. Classroom Displays Idea #1: Pocket Charts Turn everyday materials into learning tools! Pocket charts are versatile, easy to create, and …
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