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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.

Classroom Management

Spin a Surprise {Classroom Management}

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.

Classroom Decor | Guest Blogs

Pocket Chart Make Over

I was thinking about Back-to-School Bulletin Boards this morning and remembered a fun idea that I came up with when I was our third grade team leader.

Back to School | Seasonal

Back-To-School Bulletin Board Ideas!

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!

Parent Communication

What to do With Parent Helpers in the Classroom

Two larger teams can be formed and take up less floor space than other seating charts. Try a boy/girl split or evenly distribute them between the two teams in alternating seats.

20 Students | Classroom Seating Charts

Classroom Seating Chart: Seeing Double

Heading back to school? Have 101+ things on your to-do list? Grab a quick freebie welcome banner and be able to check that item off and keep moving.

Back to School | Seasonal

Welcome Banner Download

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.

Assessment

Setting Up Your Student Data Binders

Now, I don't mind a classroom mess. My motto is that messy=successful! But, I do like to contain the messy and make cleanup a bit easier. My solution...

Guest Blogs | Teacher PD

Easy Kindergarten Cleanup!