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

How do you feel about false praise?  You know, when someone tells you that you've done a great job, when …

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

Children will not learn until their needs are met. These are two of the most important needs of children: …

Ten Classroom Management Tips with the Brain in Mind

Science has done a whole lot of research lately, and I'm absolutely fascinated by it all. Most important…

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…