Need help with a student who talks constantly? Here are three classroom management strategies for talkative students. We’ve all been there. You have just started talking to the class, and a little voice chimes in. You gently remind the child to raise their hand to be called on. After a bit longer, a little arm pops up. The same arm that matches the little voice. Another minutes goes … [Read more...]
50+ Valentines Day Crafts and Activities
Are you ready for Valentine's day? Love will be in the air soon so now is a great time to start gathering ideas for kids Valentines Day Crafts and Activities! Here are 50+ Valentines day crafts and activities for kids. We’ve got a whole lot of super exciting Kindergarten Valentines day crafts and activities to share with you today so you’ll be ready for when … [Read more...]
10 Terrific Classroom Library Organization Ideas
Classroom libraries are one of my favorite parts of the rooms. I love my library and it's my favorite area to set up each year. I also know that without a good system and without teaching the kids a few important things, the library can easily become a chaotic disaster rather quickly. These classroom library organization ideas are some fun tips from teachers that just may work for you too! 10 … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Board Game
Board games can provide lots of creative playtime fun, but they can also be expensive. So why not make your own board game? We found it was much cheaper and a lot more fun to create our own using common recycled materials! You may be able to find very cheap old board games (especially ones with missing pieces) at yard sales or flea markets that would be perfect for this project. Board games are … [Read more...]
Classroom Goodies (and a Giveaway!!!)
I can't believe that the school year is already winding down! It seems like just yesterday my little kindergarten friends were arriving on their first day! Yet, here I am already doing screenings for next year's new group and getting ready to pass these "big kids" on to 1st grade! I like to do something special at the end of each year and give my students some fun ways to celebrate their … [Read more...]
You Oughta Know About….Classroom Volunteers
I love reading tips from teachers and learning more about what other teachers do in their classrooms, so I was super excited this month to link up with Mrs. McClain for her blog hop to share and learn some things that we teachers "oughta know about!" Today I am going to share some tips on organizing classroom volunteers. I finally have a system for myself now where I don't feel like I am … [Read more...]
