It can be overwhelming the first days of school with rules, procedures, expectations, getting to know your new students, collecting school supplies, and having a bit of fun. The first days can set … [Read more...]
A Way to Organize Worksheets for Each Student
I like my students to progress and learn at their own level, which works as I teach a 2-3 math class and a 4-5 math class. But even if they weren't combined, most classes have a wide range of … [Read more...]
A Way to Keep Students’ Math Work Organized
It can be unruly dealing with worksheets, handing them out, correcting them, keeping the correct ones, returning the incorrect ones as well as getting them home. I am sharing two tips I use to keep … [Read more...]
Keeping Track of Assignments
I added this information board to the front of my 4-5th grade class. It's a sheet of galvanized metal, so that I can use magnets. But the best part of it is the assignment section. Here is a close … [Read more...]
Quick Idea for Managing Class Stations/Centers
I found these $1 frames at Ikea and right away I had an idea on how to use them. At the beginning of the school year, it's difficult for kids to remember routines and procedures. So I try to give them … [Read more...]