I know most teachers with good classroom management strategies would say the answer to the title question is "usually not." If you are normally a more reserved teacher, then yelling could certainly take them by surprise. lol. But, at least it has been my own personal experience, that many students get yelled at at home quite a bit, and have learned to tune it out. Here's a great classroom management plan to try - if you raise you voice three times or more at a ... Read More about A Roundup of Student Attention-Getters
A-Maze-ing Winter Craftivity
Need a new fun winter craft for students? This class craft is easy and perfect even for older kids! When choosing winter arts and crafts for kids, I like to to find things that can be done inside, yet incorporate winter activities for kids outside in nature as well. It helps if they are less than messy. One of my go to places to look for winter crafts is on Pinterest, but sometimes those "easy" items I know the kids will love involve way too many steps to make it an easy ... Read More about A-Maze-ing Winter Craftivity
Organizing Supplies at Home
Hey everyone! Today, I wanted to answer a question that was posted on our Facebook page wall that is from Pamela O. She says, "Hi Charity, I am looking for some creative inspiration for my home office. I was wondering if you had any tips for how to organize the plethora of teaching materials and supplies I keep at home. My classroom just doesn't have enough storage space and I do a lot of prep-work at home. My home office doubles as a guest room and I still want it to be cute and ... Read More about Organizing Supplies at Home
Valentine Place Value Game
How about a fun freebie for place value? Yay! First up, I saw these super cute Valentine's Day dice in the Target Dollar Spot {where else?}. Now, print your freebie file below, which includes creating 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers. It also includes a page for each of those for creating the largest number and one for creating the smallest number. You can feel free to print off a paper for each student OR you can save some paper (and have an annual resource) by ... Read More about Valentine Place Value Game
Free Printable Graphic Organizers for Reading
Are you utilizing graphic organizers during your reading block? These free printable graphic organizers will go a long way in helping your students conduct amazing reading responses! Graphic organizers have been around forever BECAUSE THEY WORK! In fact, as far as high-yield teaching strategies go they are right at the top of the pack. However, you can't just stick a graphic organizer in front of your students and expect them to fill it out the way you want. It is very ... Read More about Free Printable Graphic Organizers for Reading