It doesn’t matter if you teacher first grade or fifth grade, when a kid’s birthday rolls around it’s a big deal to them. In many places, the days of bringing in cupcakes to share with the class are over with, but it is nice to acknowledge their special day in
Each school has its own method for handling student lunch orders. Ideally, there is a 3rd party responsible for managing the finances involved, but sometimes schools operate using a cash/check only method. It is always in a teacher’s best interest not to handle money. Having families pre-pay will help. Consider
All Elementary classrooms need a visual classroom schedule display. They are a powerful tool that helps with several different key areas ranging from classroom management to students’ emotional well-being. Learn about what visual classroom schedules are, why they are important, and how to make one for your classroom below! What
Some schools are staffed with full-time nurses while others don’t have anyone on staff at all. School policy and staff availability will influence how you handle medical issues, but there are things you can do in your elementary classroom to decrease unnecessary visits and make necessary trips more efficient for
As teachers, we know that offering students responsibility and a sense of community is very important. It absolutely is, but so is your sanity. As a result, I created this classroom job chart for student jobs and have compiled my best tips for managing student jobs in your classroom. This
Student of the week is a great way to build a community in your classroom. When students share about themselves, students are able to find commonalities between themselves and their classmates. Implementing student of the week often results in a new friendships and a more cohesive class culture. Learn all
Teachers who use strategies for increased student engagement in the classroom will find that not only do their children learn more, but that the overall school experience is better for students, teachers, and parents. Engaged students are actively involved in lessons and activities. Their increased involvement results in a much
It’s important to help your elementary students be responsible when it comes to borrowing library books. Like all aspects of your classroom, you’ll want to develop a procedure for returning and renewing those books. This post shares 3 simple tips to help you develop your own library book organization system.
