Conquering Classroom Management
by Elizabeth Supan, Monthly Columnist I’ve always thought of teaching as a multi-career. I’m sure you know exactly what I mean. I’m a teacher, a mother, a nurse, a therapist, a counselor, a referee, a...
View ArticlePencil In this Sharp Idea
Idea by Heather, 3rd Grade Teacher, Stonington, IL Instead of allowing my students to sharpen broken pencils, I created a Pencil Swap Station. To do this, I carefully cut away the tops from two...
View ArticleSolution Sunday: Keeping Hall Passes Germ-Free
The Problem: Your hall and bathroom passes have become germ central. Between the colds and sicknesses that have been running rampant in the classroom and the less-than-stellar hygiene of some...
View ArticleSolution Sunday: Folders That Fit Those Backpacks
The Problem: Papers that go back and forth from home to school have really taken a beating this year. It is not that students are being careless, the problem seems to be that the folders are not...
View ArticleSmall Group Management Ideas for the Classroom
Managing small groups can be tricky. In younger grades, students may need more assistance or have more questions about what they need to complete. In the upper elementary and middle grades,...
View ArticleCharacter Education
by Diana Remick, Monthly Columnist Just as all children do not come to school with the same background knowledge and foundations for reading, children do not come to school with the same upbringing and...
View ArticleI Spy Sunday Giveaway – Classroom Management Solution
Mastering classroom management can transform your entire school year. When students know where to go, what to do, and when to do it, they become more independent, more invested, and behavior...
View ArticleApps, Classroom Management, and Early Finishers: #TeachChat Archive
It was BYOQ – Bring Your Own Question Night at #TeachChat on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 and our Really Good Teachers did not disappoint! Armed with great questions and even better advice and tips,...
View ArticleMore Effective Classroom Management Giveaway
Effective classroom management is the key to a successful school year. Managing everything from small groups to centers is not always easy, but with the right tools and routines it can become much...
View ArticleEnthusiasm – Why You Need It (Or Need to Fake It)
Imagine walking into your classroom after a night spent tossing and turning. The weight of testing and papers to be graded is heavy on your shoulders as you push open the heavy door. A notice about...
View ArticleNew School Year Bulletin Board Ideas
With the start of the school year comes the need to create some back to school bulletin boards. Before you jump into planning out your designs, think about a few
View ArticleHow Classroom Management Makes a Teacher
If a non-educator were to pose the question: “What makes a teacher”, we may talk about our love of children, our passion for sharing information, developing creativity, or watching
View ArticleMastering Classroom Management
As every teacher knows, how you handle classroom management can make or break a school year. Poor classroom management leads to disorganization, stress, and behavioral issues. Great classroom...
View ArticleSpotlighting Health in the Classroom by Gina Ciocca
Recently, Really Good Stuff was recognized by the Fairfield County Business Council for efforts made by our Health and Wellness Committee to create a healthier workplace. In addition to implementing
View ArticleClassroom Management Made Easy
Teachers can save time for learning experiences and train students to manage many of the everyday classroom tasks for themselves. Here are a few ideas for just how to do
View ArticleLet Freedom Ring as Students Choose Their Activities
One of the best feelings in the world is being understood and not being forced to do something that I don’t want to do. Please know that there are things
View ArticleA Successful Learning Environment Begins with Structure
Visions of newly sharpened pencils, crisp folders, untainted glue bottles, and fresh crayons are swirling in my head right now. It’s time to go back to school! Even after spending
View ArticleThe First Day Back to School
by Elizabeth Supan, Guest Columnist Just the phrase itself sends shivers. Doesn’t it? I still get so nervous and excited on the night before the first day back that I
View ArticleEffective Training Sets Students up for Classroom Success
At the beginning of each school year, it is important for teachers to address the following four priorities. Giving these critical areas the time and emphasis they deserve will pay
View ArticleConquering Classroom Management
I’ve always thought of teaching as a multi-career. I’m sure you know exactly what I mean. I’m a teacher, a mother, a nurse, a therapist, a counselor, a referee, a
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