Are you struggling to hold your students accountable during math centers? Follow these easy steps to keep your centers running smoothly and your students fully engaged. This serves to free you up to work with your small group. These tips will help with the rotation and organization of math centers and keep your classroom running … [Read more...] about Math Centers: How to Keep Your Students Accountable
How to Praise a Partner in the Classroom
. Do your students know how to praise a partner? When using cooperative learning strategies or working in collaborative groups we often ask students to praise a partner, but do we ever teach them how? This blog post is full of tips and techniques for keeping things positive and keeping the classroom community strong. Often the last step … [Read more...] about How to Praise a Partner in the Classroom
15 Easy Ways to Refocus Students
Do you need some strategies to help refocus your students throughout the school day? Check out this post with 15 easy strategies to refocus your students in the elementary classroom! Focus can be a difficult thing for any of us, I know it is for me. When we are able to focus on a task it becomes easier to complete. In the classroom, one student … [Read more...] about 15 Easy Ways to Refocus Students
5 Unique Ways to Use Task Cards
Are you looking for new ways to use task cards in your classroom? Check out these five ideas to move away from turning task cards into glorified worksheets and into a learning activity. Use Task Cards to Play Partner Quiz Partner Quiz is a GREAT way to get students up and moving, working with multiple partners, and working on content all at the … [Read more...] about 5 Unique Ways to Use Task Cards
3 of the Best Ways to Enjoy Your Commute
Do you enjoy your commute? I am guessing the answer is no. Almost every morning the alarm goes off, you get yourself ready, and you head out the door to commute to work. Odds are you aren't looking forward to the next bit of your day. In fact, commutes can be downright ugly. Similarly, when you are done with your day at work and walking back … [Read more...] about 3 of the Best Ways to Enjoy Your Commute