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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The BEST Pencil Sharpener
Hello teacher friends! Today I am sharing with you my ALL TIME favorite pencil sharpener! I know some people are all about the electric sharpeners– but I was always so bummed when I purchased one and it burned…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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”…