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 …
Tag: Classroom Organization
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Aug 28
Organizing Student Binders
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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Mar 21
Bulletin Board Ideas
Are you looking for some quick and easy bulletin board ideas? This post contains an idea that you will love. Better yet, this idea gives you top scores on your teacher evaluation. Every state, school system, and even individual school is different when it comes to interpreting the teacher evaluation rubric. For our school, teachers …
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Sep 02
Classroom Displays
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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Mar 24
Creating Anchor Charts
Using anchor charts is a fantastic way to cover key points quickly. This colorful, to-the-point method of teaching keeps students focused. Students look at the charts not only as reference guides but also frequently ask questions after viewing them that show a deep understanding of the topic. This is why I try to create a …
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Aug 06
Back-to-School Procedure Task Cards
How many times have you thought I wish I had this new group of students was knew all the school and classroom procedures? Teaching classroom procedures during the first weeks of school can become monotonous for students. Are you wondering what you need to teach? Are you looking for a fun way to teach these …
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