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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...

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Pencil 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...

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Solution 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...

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Solution 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...

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Small 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,...

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Character 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...

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I 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...

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Apps, 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,...

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More 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...

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Enthusiasm – 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...

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New 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

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How 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

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Mastering 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...

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Spotlighting 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

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Classroom 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

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Let 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

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A 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

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The 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

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Effective 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

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Conquering 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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