• Class Dojo: What are the classroom benefits?

    After a year of using Class Dojo, I must say that I am really loving it, and I wanted to share several of the benefits of using Class Dojo. Substitutes, Aides, and Other Staff One of the greatest benefits of using Class Dojo is the ability to add other teachers and staff members to your […]

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  • Facebook Groups that Every Teacher Needs to Check Out

    I seriously might be a little addicted to Facebook groups. I love browsing them on Saturday or Sunday mornings as I’m relaxing. I love to see what other teachers are doing in their classrooms; whether that be new ways to use technology, new games to play during centers, or new ideas for managing behavior. I […]

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  • The Thank You Binder: Two Freebies to Help Boost Morale

    Have you ever had someone cover a duty, help you out during a crazy time, or maybe they are just an all around great teacher/friend/assistant/co-teacher? In the past, I’ve wanted to purchase a small “thank you” for my fellow staff members, but I didn’t always know what their favorite candy bar, beverage, or hobby happened […]

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  • 3 Fun & Easy Around the Room Activities

    3 Fun & Easy Around the Room Activities Do you have a class set of clipboards? I do, and I love to put them to use OFTEN! I know that my kids need to be up and moving to stay engaged and focused. I love to allow them to do the same work that they […]

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  • 3 FREE and Easy Ways to Communicate with Parents

    Communicating with parents should always be a top priority in our profession, yet it is also something that is easy to let fall to the bottom of the to do list.  I wanted to share three of my favorite ways to communicate with my parents that are FREE and EASY!  As with anything, each has […]

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  • 4 Simple Daily Routines that Will Ease Test Prep Stress

    4 Simple Daily Routines that Will Ease Test Prep Stress Testing season is always stressful.  I don’t know about you, but it seems that statewide testing always makes me doubt everything I’ve taught all year.  Please tell me I’m not the only one!  That being said, I feel like I’ve had a certain peace with […]

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