Happy Schedulin’ Sunday! It’s time to kick off ABC BOOTCAMP! I love this time of year because we start BOOTCAMP and get to see the amazing growth and excitement that…
classroom management
Classroom Setup: 2019-2020 Classroom Reveal
This year our classroom setup looks a bit different! First, our 40 year old carpet was removed! No more dust and gross carpet. Our floor is now entirely tile. This…
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 be overwhelming and stressful. This…
If you’ve watched our videos and seen pictures over the last few months in our classroom, you have noticed that we are wearing slippers in the classroom. We’ve been getting…
Our centers are rolling along. We’re pulling small groups for small group instruction and guided reading. We’re in the groove of a great lesson on using picture clues to…
One of the unique things about our classroom is our ability to share our students and our experiences with you. You see, we have admin and parent/family permission to share…
Do you have breakfast in the classroom? Does the thought of breakfast in the classroom stress you out? Have you implemented breakfast in the classroom and you’re looking for some…
Class Attention Getters: Introducing The Doorbell
One of our favorite and most effective classroom management tools is the wireless doorbell as our class attention getter. Now, there are plenty of class attention getters out there. But…
6 years ago I had a super tiny classroom and no space so after doing some research I ditched all of the tables and desks in the classroom and we…
Music In The Classroom: Morning Arrival Playlist
One of the questions I am asked about most is “What music do you use in the classroom?” “Do you have a playlist?” “How do you play music in the…