Are you seeing the signs? Then, check out these ten signs you need to use an interactive notebook in your classroom and how to get started! 1. Your Students Are Bored Do you look out into your classroom to bored faces? Worry no more, an interactive notebook can help! Picture this, with students busily personalizing their notes, completing … [Read more...] about 10 Signs You NEED an Interactive Notebook
15 Reasons Why YOU Need Interactive Notebooks
Interactive notebooks are a popular instructional strategy in classrooms today, but do you know how to best use them? Here are fifteen reasons you should start interactive notebooks in your classroom today! Interactive Notebooks Organize Learning Quite possibly the best thing about interactive notebooks is that they organize learning. A … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons Why YOU Need Interactive Notebooks
The Best Kept Secrets About Building Student Relationships
The best-kept secrets of building student relationships can be found in this post and put into practice in your classroom today! With a little planning, your classroom community will grow into a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Building Student Relationships Starts on Day One The very first moment you meet a student can make a … [Read more...] about The Best Kept Secrets About Building Student Relationships
7 Things About the First Day of School You Need to Know
The first day of school my first year in the classroom I distinctly remember walking around the room, looking at my sweet students' faces, and thinking, "Wow, there should really be an adult in here with all these kids." Cue the realization, that at a mere, baby-faced twenty-two years old, I was that adult. Every year after that, the first … [Read more...] about 7 Things About the First Day of School You Need to Know
3 Easy Steps to Setting Up Interactive Notebooks
Setting up interactive notebooks is one of the most important things you can do to ensure organization and success throughout the year! Taking the time to set up interactive notebooks allows you to dive into deep learning and critical thinking skills with a solid base. Gather Your Materials You can save yourself a lot of time setting up … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Steps to Setting Up Interactive Notebooks
