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Classroom background music is an absolute game changer. And, there are COUNTLESS ways to use it in our daily routines. In addition to singing our hearts out to all those standards-based tunes, music can also be used as a highly effective classroom management tool. It’s not your typical system or
Teacher Appreciation Day is right around the corner. If you’re looking for a surefire way into a teacher’s heart, look no further than office supplies. Seriously, folks. Office supplies are an educator’s best friend. This category is rather wide and it can be hard to nail down that perfect gift.
Cultivating a climate of kindness and caring in our classrooms is one of the most magical parts of teaching. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new ways to slip in a kindness lesson. Here’s a quick and easy Kindness Challenge that’s classroom, student, and pocketbook friendly.
We have all experienced the dread that often accompanies rollin’ into a lengthy wet weather period. Toss gusty winds into the mix, and many of us are ready to crawl under our desks. Although this is a dramatized intro (you know how I love these), let’s be honest here. Rain doesn’t always elicit
There’s that word again. DIFFERENTIATION. As trained educators, we know this way of teaching is the key to success for all. However, creating levelized lessons is no easy task. This is especially difficult when it comes to writing. Oodles of academic levels walk into your door each day. Reaching ALL
It’s upon us . . . BACK TO SCHOOL. (I just uttered those three little words that begin to haunt our dreams in mid to late August). As we face “climbing that mountain” again, the first week begins to quickly fall into place. I don’t know about you, but I