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I wanted an easy way to create some privacy without having to get out bulky cardboard to set up and take down each time. Check out this super easy solution!

Assessment

Testing Season Practice Time

I remember learning how to properly write a thank you note in elementary school. And to this day, I still handwrite thank you notes when I receive a special gift from someone. But then I wondered whether my own children would know how and when?

Lesson Plan Inspo

Student Thank You Notes

This seating chart is wonderful to use for small group work and/or literature circles.

16 Students | Classroom Seating Charts

Classroom Seating Chart: Double O’s

Does the sound of tattling drive you mad? Are you constantly interrupted by such outbursts while you are trying to teach or get something with small groups?

Classroom Management

Tattle Ender Idea: Tell Me Slips

It’s hard to be 1 teacher in a room of 20+ students, all of whom need your support and attention right NOW. But I’ve come up with a way to avoid tired deltoids and biceps AND shouting across the room -or- following you around…

Classroom Management | Guest Blogs

Keep Students Busy With Cups!

This classroom desk arrangement begins in an H formation, then the extra desks are placed on the legs of the H to face inward. This example does not work well if the instruction os given from one place in the room. but it would work well for independent work and centers.

30 Students | Classroom Seating Charts

Classroom Seating Chart: Added H

Cute Magnetic Sheet Classroom Decor!

Classroom Decor | Guest Blogs

Cute Magnetic Sheet Classroom Decor!

Binder Rings. I know, they are not new or high tech but I am loving them this year and wonder why it took me so long to start using them.

Guest Blogs | Teacher PD

A Binder Ring Roundup!