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Similar to costly classroom response clickers, Plickers provides teachers with quick and timely feedback on classroom instruction without the cost. Post includes a free handout too!

Classroom Technology | Guest Blogs

Free and Easy Student Response with Plickers

We all have great classroom management plans, but what happens when that plan doesn't work for a certain child? Most of us have a few go to strategies that we attempt before asking for help or referring the child for discipline procedures. I want to share with you some ideas on how to recognize what is going on, so that you don't get stuck in a cycle of doing the same thing with the same results.

Classroom Management | Guest Blogs

Remember the Behavior ABCs

There are many different ways to classify words - and sometimes it is hard for children to remember all the different options, much less where their word fits in. Here are a few different ways to practice those pesky parts of speech so they never mix them up again!

Lesson Plan Inspo

Perfecting Parts of Speech

I always wondered if maybe I was so disorganized because I had never been taught how to correctly organize my workspaces. So once a month or so, I have always had a "National Desk Cleaning Day" in my classroom as an activity WITH my students.

Classroom DIY

Student Desk Cleaning Strategy

I am guessing many students with less popular names, even today, would also love to have something personalized.

Classroom Management

Sailing Towards Positive Behavior

I personally do believe there is a place and time for rote learning, but of course, it shouldn't be used solely as your only form of instruction.

Lesson Plan Inspo

Rote Learning: Right or Wrong?

Creative writing prompts for kids are a great way to learn more about your students. Perfect for morning bellwork or an end of the day dismissal activity.

Back to School | Seasonal

September Student Journal Prompt Cards!

Three larger groups of desks make for good student participation. Students are able to work in teams and complete classroom discussions, while coming to a consensus.

28 Students | Classroom Seating Charts

Classroom Seating Chart: Clothespins