In the classroom, raised hands are the classic method students use to let the teacher know they are ready to answer a question. However, in some classrooms they can become a barrier for some students to attempt to answering questions. The ... Read More about Raised hands alternative in the classroom
Reading Strategy Posters
Hi everyone, I have been using my Jungle Themed Reading Strategy Posters this past year. They have been absolutely fabulous in helping my students remember strategies to decode words. The Beanie Baby characters are so memorable and my ... Read More about Reading Strategy Posters
Classroom Layout
Over the summer I like to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved next year. One thing I have been thinking about a lot lately is my classroom layout. This is such a crucial aspect of the classroom and has such a big impact on the ... Read More about Classroom Layout
ClassDojo
After hearing about the positive impact ClassDojo has had on so many classrooms, I decided to give it a go this year and incorporate it into my own classroom management plan. In terms of behavior management, it is one of the best things I could have ... Read More about ClassDojo
Hi
Hi everyone, So this is my first blog post! After getting so many great ideas and inspiration from reading other teaching blogs I thought it was about time I created one of my own. I start back at school next week after the summer so I thought now ... Read More about Hi