How to Be a Great Substitute Teacher: 10 Simple Ways to Stand Out
Substitute teaching often means walking into the unknown with just a schedule, a list of names, and a smile. It can feel like stepping into someone else’s shoes while juggling…
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31 Classroom Routine Examples to Keep Your School Day Running Smoothly
Classroom routines are the foundation of a well-managed classroom. They help students know what to expect, reduce downtime, and create a positive learning environment. Effective routines can make your day…
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50 Classroom Job Ideas for Elementary Classrooms
Let’s face it: teaching is amazing, but it can also feel like juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle. You’re the classroom conductor, the behavior whisperer, and the curriculum magician all…
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How to Implement Classroom Jobs that Engage Students and Encourage Ownership
As a seasoned teacher, I’ve seen how classroom jobs change the game. These tasks boost student engagement and make them feel like they own the learning space. It began when…
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Use Classroom Hand Signals for Classroom Management
In the elementary classroom, hand signals can be a powerful tool for communication between teachers and students. By incorporating a variety of hand gestures and body language cues, educators can…
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Create a Classroom Management Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Elementary Teachers
Has your principal asked you to create a classroom management plan? Or are you a pre-service teacher who must create one as an assignment? Creating a classroom management plan is…
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Essential Tips for Teachers for the First Day of School
The first day of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for a teacher. You want everything to go smoothly, so you think through all of the little details. It’s…
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7 Tips for Walking in Line: Simple Strategies to Help Students Line Up and Walk in the Hallway
You’re likely all too familiar with the scene: students jostling to be first in line, stalling to be last, or weaving their way to walk beside friends. Managing students while…
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Establishing Routines and Procedures in the Classroom – 5 Things Teachers Should Think About
The first few days of school are often filled with excitement and anxiety for both students and parents. As a teacher, you know that setting up your classroom with the…
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How to Prepare Your Students for a Substitute Teacher
Whether you’re planning ahead for a professional development day or wake up feeling under the weather, leaving your classroom in someone else’s hands can feel more stressful than just dragging…
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25 Ideas for End-of-the-Day Classroom Routines to Keep Your Students Calm
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…
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29 Classroom Procedures for Your Elementary Classroom
Good classroom management hinges on having thought-out routines and procedures that both you and your students know how to execute without thinking about them. Having classroom procedures that your students…
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