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Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One

Classroom Management, social-emotional learning /

Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One Like most teachers, you’re always looking for new ways to help your students calm down and focus. A calm-down corner can be a great addition to your classroom! This post will give you tips on setting up a calm-down corner and what kinds of things you can put in it. Creating a calm-down corner is a great way to promote positive behavior in your […]

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The Science of Reading: 5 Ways to Help Struggling Readers

Dyslexia, Phonemic Awareness, Reading /

The Science of Reading: 5 Ways to Help Struggling Readers Do you remember the first time you read a book all by yourself? It was probably a pretty big accomplishment! You may not have realized it at the time, but your brain was working hard to make sense of all those words on the page. In fact, reading is one of the most complex activities that our brains do. But for struggling students, reading can

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Classroom Library Organization Tips For Busy Teachers

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Classroom Library Organization Tips For Busy Teachers If you’re a teacher, then you know that a well-organized classroom library can be a powerful tool in helping your students learn. But if you’re like most teachers, you probably don’t have a lot of time to spend organizing your library. Here are some quick and easy tips to help. Classroom Library Organization Tips There is no right or wrong way to organize your library.  Decide what you

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How Having an Organized Classroom Will Help You Be a Better Teacher

Back to School, Classroom Management /

How Having an Organized Classroom Will Help You Be a Better Teacher Are you having trouble getting your classroom organized and keeping it that way? If you’re like most teachers, organization is a challenge. It’s hard to find things and even harder to keep everything organized. But did you know that having an organized classroom can help you be a better teacher? Here are four ways an organized classroom can help you teach more effectively:

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5 Fun Getting to Know You Activities for Back to School

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5 Fun Getting to Know You Activities for Back to School As a new teacher, getting to know your students as soon as possible is critical. This can be difficult, though, when you have twenty or thirty squirmy kids in front of you, all vying for your attention. Here are a few ideas for fun and meaningful activities that will help you get to know your students better. With just a little effort, you’ll soon

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