The time you spend setting up your classroom at the beginning of the year is important. For not only are you preparing for the arrival of your students, you are also preparing yourself for an entire year of teaching. You need to begin with an organized classroom which has set routines—a classroom that will be … Continue reading Tips for Setting Up Your Classroom for the New School Year
Many teachers send a letter to their students just before the start of the school year. It’s a great way to introduce the teacher and get students excited about the coming year. How about including a small packet of summer activities with that letter? See a sample letter here. Start by picking out your favorite … Continue reading Summer Packets
Here are some suggestions for continued practice of reading and writing skills during the summer months: Gifts That Promote Reading and Writing Books, both fiction and nonfiction (includes cookbooks, craft books, biographies, etc.) Magazine subscriptions Models that have written directions for assembling Reading Activities Reading newspaper and magazine articles Reading recipes and cooking foods Writing … Continue reading Ideas for Reinforced Learning During the Summer Months
Teachers are often too busy throughout the day to remember to hand out little rewards or certificates to those students who have done something worthy. Usually positive words are the sole way to reinforce positive behavior. However, it is nice for a student to receive something more concrete so they are able to present it … Continue reading Student Certificates