5 Rewards that don't lead to Entitlement

I'm not a big fan of rewards.  I feel rewards teach children to expect a payoff every time they p…

Clip Charts, Yay or Nay?

Many teachers use a clip chart for behavior management in their classrooms. I know of many parents and teach…

Organization and Management, A Little of Each

As I've been teaching for about 100 years, I've explored many different ways to manage behaviors.…

Finding the Carrot

I've taught many grades.  I've had a lot of students.  I've had my share of challenging students.…

What I Learned on my First Day This Year

Well, I survived and made it through the first day.  My classroom is put together, I made it through Open Hou…

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…