It can be hard to come up with classroom bulletin boards ideas and know how to use classroom displays. You want to make sure you are using them in a way that helps students learn, not feel overwhelmed, and is valuable. It’s important to think and plan out how to use your classroom bulletin board spaces. One of my favorite…
How can you make your Monday easier? As a new teacher, I often worked harder and not smarter. However, I have learned some tricks to make Mondays much smoother. As much as I want to rush right out of the door on Friday afternoon, there are some simple things I try to do on Friday to make my Monday easier.…
If you’re lucky enough to work with a teaching assistant or helper teacher in your classroom, the possibilities are endless. It is such a gift. However, it can be daunting if you’re not sure how best to manage things or work together. It can feel awkward telling an adult what to do, and it can feel uncomfortable if you don’t…
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…
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,…