My favorite way to build classroom community and get to know my student is with a question of the day! This post gives you 6 easy ideas to implement a question of the day in your classroom.
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4 Tips for the Easiest Halloween Party Ever
I’m honestly the WORST at celebrating anything in the classroom. I’m that teacher who loves the idea of elaborate parties, crafts and activities, but does not love the time, money, and energy that it takes. So, I decided to make class parties as simple as possible. My students still have a great time, but I don’t feel burnt out and broke.
How to Prepare for a Formal Observation
Formal observations can be stressful. Even if you are confident in your abilities, you’re still probably thinking about all of the things that could go wrong. So, no matter how prepared you feel or how confident you are, I’m sure you have at least some worries. Here is what I do to prepare myself for my formal observations.
10 Things Missing From Your Sub Plans
I’ve noticed that one of the huge factors that determines whether or not I can have a successful day is….you guessed it….sub plans! So many teachers leave really important information out of their sub plans. I want to share some of the top pieces of information that I think should be included in your sub plans so you can set you sub up for success.
How I Leave School on Time Everyday
As a first year teacher, I was accidentally forced into a really good habit: leaving school on time.