Classroom Management

Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, New Teacher Tips

The Difference Between Classroom Management and Building Relationship

Classroom management is an important part of being a teacher. Building relationships with your students is also incredibly important. However, these are not the same things. Let’s explore what the differences between classroom management and relationship building are. We will also talk about how they work together. How are Classroom Management and Relationship Building Different? In recent years in the…

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Behavior Management, Classroom Management, New Teacher Tips

6 Simple Ways to Build Authentic Relationships with Students

Building relationships with students is an important part of teaching. However, building genuine, authentic relationships with your students is a whole lot more than just knowing that they love Pókemon or doing a TikTok dance with them. Here are 6 ways to build authentic relationships with students in your classroom. A Word of Caution on Building Relationships Before we begin,…

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Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, New Teacher Tips

Independent Classroom Tasks: A Comprehensive List of Things Students Can Do

What things can students do independently? This is something I was unsure of as a new teacher. However, after years of teaching first and second grade, I’ve learned the answer is… a lot! Of course, it will depend on the time of year, age and maturity of your students, but here is a list of things that most kindergarten, first…

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Behavior Management, Classroom Management, New Teacher Tips

Helping Students Resolve Conflicts: How to Help Them Take Ownership of Their Actions

Conflict resolution in elementary school is important because conflicts are common between students. As a teacher, one of our biggest goals should be to help students learn to solve conflict, take ownership of their actions, and then ultimately begin to solve conflicts on their own. Here is how to help students solve conflicts and take ownership of their own actions.…

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Classroom Management, Classroom Organization, New Teacher Tips

How to Create a Morning Routine that Sets Your Class Up for Success

Your classroom morning routine sets the tone for the whole day. It can be a time of chaos and stress, or a time of productivity and easing into the school day. Here’s my morning routine in my first grade classroom and how it sets us up for a successful day. What are the goals of a strong morning routine? When…

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