Is Your Class Too Loud? 8 Tips for a Quiet Classroom
Do you find yourself struggling with the noise level in your classroom? Have you received feedback from other teachers or your principal expressing concerns about the noise? Creating a calm,…
Effective classroom management strategies are the foundation of a calm, productive elementary classroom. Classroom management is more than handling disruptions—it’s the intentional combination of clear expectations, consistent procedures, supportive behavior systems, and strong teacher-student relationships. When these pieces work together, students know what to do, feel safe taking academic risks, and can focus their energy on learning instead of uncertainty.
Do you find yourself struggling with the noise level in your classroom? Have you received feedback from other teachers or your principal expressing concerns about the noise? Creating a calm,…
Time. We all have the same amount, right? So how can you use the time you have in your classroom most effectively? Realistically it’s easy to lose ten to fifteen…
Preparing your students for a substitute teacher is one of the best investments you can make at the start of the year. Elementary students thrive on consistency, and when the…
What do the last 15 minutes of your school day look like? Are they jam-packed with teaching up to the last minute or do you have an end-of-the-day classroom routine…
Classroom routines and procedures examples are the foundation of a well-managed elementary classroom. When students know exactly how to enter in the morning, what to do when they finish early,…
We create and use anchor charts all the time in our second-grade classroom! Anchor charts are a great way to help students learn new information and make connections between what…
How do you stop students from blurting out in the classroom? Do you have some processes in place to curb blurting, but they’re just not working for you anymore? Here…
Hi there– I’m Melissa from the Paisley Owl! I am excited to be guest posting about how I keep kids active in the classroom and encourage them to be active…
Do you have a few kiddos in your classroom that just need some time away from the class to regroup, refocus, and center themselves back on what you’re teaching and…
As you start the beginning of your school year, classroom management is a huge focus. It can also be one of the most challenging parts of your teaching career. Laura…
Is it possible to teach responsibility in the elementary classroom? Absolutely! Responsibility is a trait that can be learned and developed at any age. Here are a few ideas to…
The past couple of years, I have had quite the groups of students. I teach in a low-income school and there are so many emotional and social issues that students bring…
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