Classroom Management
Classroom Organization: DIY 4 Sided Pocket Chart Stand
Pocket charts are a key part of our classroom, and so is classroom organization. We use our pocket charts for centers and whole-group lessons.
July 12, 2026
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Classroom Management
The First Day Of School
The first day of school is always hard. It’s lots of fun. And hard. And exhausting. Knowing what to do on that first day can
July 11, 2026
Classroom Management
What Student Engagement Really Means (And Why Fun Isn’t Enough)
Fun Isn’t the Goal. Engagement Is. We’ve all been there. You finish a lesson and think… “Wow…they had SO much fun!” But then you look
July 5, 2026
Classroom Management
Classroom Management Strategies And Tools
Listen, classroom management is hard. It’s one of those things that changes from day to day and year to year. We never perfect it, but
July 4, 2026
Classroom Management
Meet The Teacher
Our school hosts a meet-the-teacher night a few days before the first day of school. This allows students and families to meet me, see the
July 2, 2026
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Classroom Ideas: Glue Sponges
One of our favorite and most loved kindergarten classroom ideas is THE ORIGINAL Glue Sponge. As teachers our struggle with glue sticks and glue bottles
July 1, 2026
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Embedded Mnemonics Explained
What Are Embedded Mnemonics? The Research Behind One of My Favorite Ways to Teach Letter Sounds Have you ever looked at an alphabet chart and
June 24, 2026
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Classroom Organization: Student Materials
We get lots of questions about our classroom design and classroom organization. Specifically, the how and why of each classroom area. Today, we’re going to
May 13, 2026
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Flexible Seating
Do you use flexible seating? Are you looking for information, tips, and routines for bringing flexible seating into your classroom? This blog post explains how
May 6, 2026
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Lesson Plans: AR Words, Subtraction, Ocean Animals, Dragons Love Tacos
Week 33 of kindergarten is busy with AR words, subtraction, Dragons Love Tacos, and our alphabet countdown! Our kindergarten lesson plans feature hands-on activities, lots
May 2, 2026