Reminder Binders Sometimes we wonder where the school year goes. Time seems to fly. Teachers start to think, “Are the children even aware of all they have learned and experienced by January, or even June for that matter?” To aid their memory, have a reminder binder to browse through throughout the year and especially at … Continue reading School Year Lesson Reminder Binders
Are some students not participating enough? Are the same students always participating while others just sit? Try a tally device to make the teacher and students aware of how often they are participating in whole-class activities and/or discussions. For each activity, place three of anything on each student’s desk—right in front for easy access and … Continue reading Ideas to Get Students Participating in the Classroom
Part II: Keeping Your Classroom Organized Part two of our “Time Management Tips for Teachers” series is all about staying organized. (For tips on how to organize your classroom, see previous post, “Tips for Classroom Organization“). Once you have your classroom organizational system in place, it is important that you maintain it as if it … Continue reading Time Management Tips for Teachers: Part III of IV
As a teacher, you probably spend a good deal of your time checking student work. If you’re not, you may be neglecting a crucial follow-up to independent practice (see previous post, “Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom“). Here are some things to consider when checking student practice work. First of all, ask yourself why … Continue reading Tips for Checking Student Work