6 Easy to Use Tips for Building a Positive Classroom Community All Year Long

February is a wonderful time to emphasize friendship and the importance of a positive classroom community. Be…

Organizing Math Centers

I typically start my math block with a whole group mini-lesson. Then we break into groups during the rest of …

Five Hints to Help Avoid False Praise and Give Valuable Feedback

...

Ideas to Help Get the New School Year Started

Looking for ideas to start the new year?  Every year, when the calendar turns to August, I sta…

Predictability and Novelty

...

Ten Classroom Management Tips with the Brain in Mind

...

Seven Steps to a Happy Last Day of School - Part 6: Meet with each child

Hopefully, you're getting report cards done and getting packed up with minimal stress, since that la…

My First Day of School Promise

The Scoreboard!

Where would I be without my scoreboard?     If you're familiar with Whole Brain Teaching, you kno…

Organization and Management, A Little of Each

Organizing Literacy Centers

...

How to Have Them Happy When They Walk Out of the Classroom

It's important to have the children leave happy for so many reasons.  For one, you want them to feel g…