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Latest Classroom storage
  • Do you ever wonder where to stash things like meter sticks or pointers? Today I have an inexpensive and fun way I came up with! Stop by and see it now!

    Organize the Straight and Narrow

  • Have you digitized your paper files? What will you do with your now empty filing cabinet? I actually store construction paper and cardstock in mine!

    Repurpose That Old Filing Cabinet!

  • Most teachers do not have unlimited space in which to store everything. So we need to be strategic about how everything is put away - as well as how to find it again when we need it.

    Sideways Storage in the Classroom

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Latest Classroom Decor
  • Pocket chart stands are a necessity in an elementary classroom.  They can be used for so many different activities in daily lessons and perfect for review.

    Pocket Chart Make Over

  • Figuring out what to put on your teacher desk - a place where you probably spend many, many hours sifting through piles of paper - is an important piece of an organized classroom. And it doesn't have to be hard or expensive.

    Simple Teacher Desk Decor

  • Have you ever used a lateral calendar with your students?  How did it go and would you do it again?  Leave a comment below to share any tips you might have for working with this type of calendar!

    Lateral Classroom Calendars

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Latest classroom mgmt
  • A list of classroom management techniques and a how-to for creating a fun and easy behavior reward system using a fun spin the wheel game.

    Spin a Surprise {Classroom Management}

  • We all know one. The person who has the out-of-control classroom. How about some strategies to help?

    Regaining Control of Your Classroom

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Latest Assessment
  • Data binders are personalized for the child and you can sit with each student to discuss what he or she excels in and what he or she could be working on.

    Setting Up Your Student Data Binders

  • Assessment is part of being a good teacher and a paper and pencil test is not the only way to assess, but there are lots of ways to assess student learning.

    Flipping for Assessment

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Latest parent communication
  • Need some ideas for your parent volunteers? Classroom volunteers don't even have to physically be in the classroom! Check out this post for some ideas!

    What to do With Parent Helpers in the Classroom

  • Open House certainly does not look the same for everyone, but with the tips below, you can adapt your night to be the most successful and stress-free than ever!

    Parent Handbooks for Open House Night

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Latest classroom technology
  • Kahoot is a wonderful website for preassessment, middle of the lesson, or even a post-assessment review.  Stop by to see a quick demo!

    Are You in Kahoot(s) Yet?

  • When you have a classroom of 2-in-1 technology devices, you are left to figure out how you will get them organized so that they are in an orderly manner.

    2-in-1 Technology Organization Option

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Latest seating charts
  • A modified U shape can encourage students to work only on their task.  This type of seating arrangement does not work well for collaboration or discussion, as the desks are all facing one certain direction.

    Classroom Seating Chart: U 2

  • It gives the students a way to all face the front if you don’t have a lot of room in your classroom.

    Classroom Seating Chart: Stadium

  • This puts students in a set-up where the can see easily, and it allows them to have a different view of the room.

    Classroom Seating Chart: The Big X

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