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Making Back to School Night a Success

Posted in: General, Improve Communication, Tips for Teachers!, Virtual Learning

Back to school night. Every school has one and every teacher dreads them. However, back to school night is the perfect opportunity to open up your classroom doors to the parents/guardians of your prospective students. It’s a time to share the curriculum you will be teaching this year, the rules you have for your classroom, and your vision as a teacher. Keep reading...

How to Build the Ultimate Supply List

Posted in: Classroom Management, General, Save Money!, Tips for Teachers!

Every year I am faced with creating a supply list for my future students. Every year I tell myself, “this time I will get it right.” What ends up happening… by March I am running out to the dollar store to fill up on more supplies! So, how do you make sure to build the ultimate supply list for your classroom? Keep reading...

Mindfulness in the Classroom For Student and Teacher Success

Posted in: Classroom Management, Foster Creativity, Improve Communication

When you’re a teacher, you know what it’s like to juggle multiple things throughout your work week all while staying on top of your classroom management, your students’ progression, and ongoing communications with parents. With so many things going on weekly, it’s easy to let the stress get the best of you so much so that you feel scatterbrained and drained at the end of the day. Keep reading...

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Morning Motivation: How Do You Start Your Day Before Your Students Arrive?

Posted in: Foster Creativity, Tips for Teachers!, Virtual Learning

Finding the motivation to get out of bed and go to work can sometimes be a difficult task, especially on Mondays! And if you're anything like me, you might have had a restless sleep riddled with thoughts about the classroom tasks that must get done tomorrow. Of course, sometimes, as educators we struggle to see the value in taking time for ourselves during our hectic schedules. Keep reading...

Building Social Skills Through Empathy Education

Posted in: General, Tips for Teachers!

We have a chance as educators to provide our students with the tools to take perspectives, resolve conflict, and self-regulate through social skills teaching. Keep reading...

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Incorporating the Spring Season as a Springboard for Classroom Engagement

Posted in: Tips for Teachers!

Now that springtime is here, you may notice its effects on yourself and your classroom engagement. Not only is it a season of new beginnings, but the shift towards more mild weather, especially the invigorating fresh air, often causes a change. Keep reading...

8 Tips to Keep You Sane during Testing Season

Posted in: General, Tips for Teachers!

Feeling overwhelmed with the upcoming testing season? Fear not! While standardized assessments are an important part of education, they are not the only thing that makes up who you are as a teacher. They are also a single snapshot of your students and what they are able to do. Keep reading...

3 Easy Tips to Nurture Parent Involvement in Your Classroom

Posted in: General

Use these 3 tried and true tips for getting positive parental support this school year. Positive parental support and involvement has been proven to increase student achievement. Start building a positive relationship with your students' parents today! Using our FREE English/Spanish Parent Questionnaire is a great place to start! Keep reading...

Kindergarten & First Grade Friendly Apps and Technology Resources

Posted in: General, Tips for Teachers!

Looking for fun and engaging apps that are easy for your kindergarten or first graders to use? Here’s a list of math and reading apps that will catch your students’ interest! Keep reading...

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