Using a Compliment Jar
Are you looking for a way to improve or change up your classroom management strategy? Here is one strategy I love using: a class compliment jar! The great news? It doesn’t have to be a real jar! I…
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Setting Up Classroom Rules & Expectations
If you are a teacher you NEED to have your classroom management plan in mind (make it THE priority at the beginning of the year) In order for any learning to take place in any classroom– there has…
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Class Dojo Debit Cards
Hello friends! I’ve had many questions over the last few months about how I use my “Class Dojo Debit Cards” in my classroom– so here we go! First, you will want THIS product (it’s what I created/use…
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Creating Student Name Sticks
This quick DIY project will help you create student name sticks that last all year long! If you’re like me and teach multiple classes– you can use the various colors for different groups of kids! Here is the…
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Easy Classroom Incentives & Rewards
Are you looking for a way to boost your classroom management strategy? Perhaps you’re looking for a new classroom incentive or reward idea? I’ve got you covered with some of my favorites! Personally, I love gleaning ideas from…
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How to Manage Student Rewards
Hello everyone! I don’t know about you– but I LOVE rewarding students for good behavior, positive attitudes, effort, and other fine qualities all teachers admire! Today I want to share some ideas for managing the rewards you give…
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The Teacher’s Assistant
This blog post is short and sweet! Sometimes you just need 5 minutes to finish grading tests or work with struggling students– but it’s hard to find time when your other 25 students are constantly coming up to…
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Teaching the “Right” Time to Ask a Question!
Perhaps I’m the only teacher with this struggle: It seems as though I wear a student magnet to school– because the way my students flock to me (and to my desk)– it sure does seem that way! Well,…
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DIY Scratch-Off Reward Cards!
Are you looking for a fun and unique way to reward your students? Maybe you need a new idea for a class economy reward or class dojo reward? This idea doesn’t cost a lost of money– can be…
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Fun, Motivational Test Prep Ideas
I know it’s only January– but I feel it’s never too early to start gathering ideas and valuable materials for the dreaded test prep days! Here are some of my favorites! Check out these informational articles from my…
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I’m Done… Now What?
It’s the question every teacher dreads… “I’m done, what do I do?” If I had a dollar for each time my students asked me this question, I would be rich– probably a millionaire! At the beginning of each…
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Monthly Organization
Do you feel like you’re constantly digging around in your files for holiday and seasonal activities? I always found it handy to keep all of my seasonal activities and books in one location! Setting up a seasonal organizer…
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Brownie Points (A Cheap Behavior Management Strategy)
Last year I noticed something about my 3rd graders– when they were in my room, they were behaved wonderfully. But then they would go to PE, Art, or Music– and return with a report that we “weren’t listening”…
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Reward Tags: How to Use, Store, and Manage Your Tags
This is the first year I’m going to try “Reward Tags”. I’m going to discuss with my students that it’s alright to feel proud of yourself– just as long as you’re not doing it at someone else’s…
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Celebrating Student Birthdays: Birthday Tub Fun!
Today I was sitting in my classroom making birthday gifts– I don’t usually do candy for birthdays– instead I give them something like a special pencil, bookmark, and birthday brag tag! I used to make bags like this:But…
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Using Class Dojo as a Classroom Economy!
Good morning! Have you ever used Class Dojo? If you haven’t, you definitely need to go to their FREE site and watch some of their promotional videos. I’ve been using it for about 4 years– and every year my…
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DIY Student Supply Caddies
I must be on some kind of school crafting roll– because today I completed another project! Celebration with a cup of coffee! Our grade (actually our entire elementary school) is doing this thing where we charge supply fees–…
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Organizing Your Daily Teaching Materials
Are you looking for a cheaper way to organize your daily teaching materials? If so, I have a great homemade solution for you! Last year I kept noticing how all the teachers had these awesome plastic tubs that…
