Isn’t funny how our teacher minds NEVER seem to shut off – even when we want them to? LOL! Well, today was a perfect example. I had to take my high schooler to Target to grab some spirit bag items as she has a band competition today, and of course if you are at Target, […]
Teaching Tips
Need some general classroom inspiration? Check out the posts below to find something new-to-you to use in your classroom routine.
How to Make an Electromagnet (minibook freebie included!)
For all the science lovers out there, this is a fun student-led project they will love! Building a working magnet doesn’t require a motor or fancy equipment. Students will be wowed with the steps of the scientific method while they are creating their project in small groups or as a whole group lesson. Science Learning […]
Free Figurative Language eBook
Figurative language will make your students better writers. But, teaching it, especially to littles, can be a task. Learning the differences between idioms, similes, and metaphors can be tough for students who have trouble with abstract ideas. Let’s find some ways to make it fun, engaging, and memorable! I have always LOVED to use the […]
5 Fall Fun Math Games
I love using fun math games in the classroom for a variety of reasons: differentiation, brain breaks, indoor recess, or even as a behavior party reward! Students are learning and having fun – that’s a win-win combo for sure! There are so many different ways to incorporate math games into your daily routine and students won’t […]
Easy Peasy Classroom Library Checkout System
How about a super easy library checkout system for your classroom bookshelves? So simple, it will blow your mind you didn’t think of it before! It’s probably easier than trying to label tons of books, have barcodes, have a checkout system, have a form to fill out to check. Really, I prefer the KISS method. […]
Magnetic Letter Fun!
I figured many of you are home with the kiddos this summer and of course you need to throw in some learning fun – right? Of course, it’s in our teacher blood! What’s on your refrigerator? I bet you have a set of magnetic letters on there! Are they holding up various works of art […]
Beachy Keen Learning Ideas!
As I have been working on creating more beach themed items for the Beach Theme Category at the store, I realized that many of the items within the clip art were actual items I could go to my local Walmart and buy. Well, of course that got me to thinking as to how I would […]
DIY Pencil Pouches
Maybe you can relate to the following: “Sue” is a sweet student, albeit a little more than a little scatterbrained from time to time. She is very excited to learn, but doesn’t really have organizational skills when it’s time to clean up and move on to something else. So everything gets dumped into her desk. […]
Emergency Exits!
I don’t know about you, but there are certain times when I have taught a lesson when I could tell from the glassy looks that I was speaking a foreign language to a majority of my class (can we say double digit by double digit multiplication usually brought that on?) And there were other days, […]
An Ode to Pocket Charts: 3 Ideas
It’s time for another edition of The Organized Classroom Blog’s Terrific Teaching Tools! This week, I am going to admit something: I am a bit of a pocket chart junkie. Whew! It feels better to have just said it out loud. In all honesty, I have loads of pocket charts, with most of them still […]
Free Sports Rhyme Time Game for Kids!
Many students love sports of all types. Baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, and football just to name a few. So what better way to celebrate that interest than by incorporating it into your lesson plans and learning? Check out this fun – and free – game I created just for you to do that! Math and […]
Free Mrs. McNosh Activities Pack!
I absolutely love the book Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash by Sarah Weeks. I use it even with older kids. You can practice reading elements such as predictions, inferring, real vs. make-believe, and sequencing. Plus, it is a riot! The kids always giggle when you read the word underwear. Doesn’t matter if they are […]
My Teacher’s Summer Break Book
Hey teacher friends! Hopefully this year is wrapping up quickly (and quietly) for you! I know it is a crazy time of year to say the least! While you may already have finished up – or even have the rest of the year planned, if you are someone who still has some time left to […]
Need Some Remote Teaching Tips?
Hey teacher friend! Would you like some tips for working from home with kids, pets, and other family members that also need attention and space? I have a free workshop called “Teacher Work from Home Tips” and I invite you to check out the replay! In this 40 minute on-demand training, I will answer your […]
Online Introduction to Graphing for Kids
Graphing activities in the classroom can easily incorporate real-life concepts with math learning standards. I love to have students create human bar graphs, pie charts, and more. Even better is that the students enjoy these hands on activities as much as I do, which doesn’t always happen. I was teaching a new unit to my […]
Classroom Website Suggestions Free e-Book
Finding educational websites that are appropriate for the age of the students and are interesting enough to hold their attention can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Keep reading to see some of our readers’ suggestions if you are stuck and looking for something new to hook your kids! In my classroom, I was […]
Classroom Label Creation
The video event today will show you how to create labels for all your classroom needs on a PC (if you are looking for the MAC Version, check THIS post link)! This version shows how to create labels using Microsoft Word – PC Version. It is basically the same as the Mac Version, just looks […]
Easy Label Creation for Teachers
The video event today will show you how to create labels for all your classroom needs! Making labels in Microsoft Word has never been easier! You can begin by creating labels for your student folders. Move on to book baskets. Then, you realize you are able to label students for field trips, desks, cubbies, supplies, […]
Free Poetry Pack for YOU!
Teaching poetry can be super tough for elementary students – or it can be really fun! It is a different format than they are used to because narrative writing the norm (and who doesn’t love a good story?). But, poetry is actually all around us. And not always in the classical sense of […]
Teaching Tip: Keeping Students Engaged
Student engagement in your classroom can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. One day the children are working and active in their learning. The next you are getting glazed looks and maybe even some drool on the desk. Educators know how important it is to differentiate lesson strategies for different levels of students, use alternate […]