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Set Up Learning Centers in the Classroom

Set Up Learning Centers in the Classroom

Set Up Learning Centers in the Classroom As a new teacher, I was intimidated to getting learning centers started in our classroom. Our learning centers time became the favorite part of our school day for both me and my students. I decided to write this blog post on...
Simple Learning Centers for the Classroom

Simple Learning Centers for the Classroom

Simple Learning Centers for the Classroom Setting up learning centers for the classroom can be a daunting task as a new teacher. At least, that is how I felt! Where do I start? What learning centers should I do? How can I keep up with all the preparation that goes...
Ideas for Morning Work in Primary Grades

Ideas for Morning Work in Primary Grades

Ideas for Morning Work I knew that when I had my own classroom that I wanted to do some sort of morning work. But here’s the thing… I hate making a whole bunch of copies of worksheets for morning work everyday! So I came up with morning bins that are hands on ways for...
Strategies for Motivating Students to Read

Strategies for Motivating Students to Read

How do you motivate students to read in your classroom? Sometimes motivating students to read can be a tricky task. Some students see reading as work. However, we need to help our students to see reading as something they do for pleasure. It should be something that...
Three Easy to Make Math Facts Games

Three Easy to Make Math Facts Games

I like the classroom to be a fun and engaging place for students. Students love games that help them learn. They help motivate and encourage them in their learning. I knew I wanted math facts games in my classroom to help students commit these facts to memory without...
Teacher Interview Tips to Help you Land the Job

Teacher Interview Tips to Help you Land the Job

Teacher Interview Tips to Help you Land the Job Interviews… Not just any interviews. Teacher interviews! They can be nerve-wracking! That’s why we all need teacher interview tips.  I had 4 interviews before I landed my dream teaching position. After multiple...
5 Tips to Be Successful at Student Teaching

5 Tips to Be Successful at Student Teaching

5 Tips to Be Successful at Student Teaching Student teaching is a lot of hard work! I was so nervous going into it because I didn’t really know what to expect. How am I going to make relationships with the students? How am I going to stay organized? Do I need a...