Tag: classroom management
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What I Wish I Could Tell My First-Year-Teacher Self
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my initial year in teaching, I often wish I could reach back in time and share some hard-earned wisdom with my younger self. Here are some essential lessons that could have made that challenging year a bit smoother: Lesson Plans Are Just a Guide: Expect that things won’t unfold as…
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How Motherhood Transformed My Teaching Approach
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, my days revolved around lesson plans, reading circles, and off-key renditions of popular songs while teaching kindergarten. Back then, I was entirely focused on my classroom, pouring my heart into every activity and planning. Although I was young and filled with idealism, I believe I was a good…
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Dear Educators,
Get Pregnant Fast I often wonder how you manage the chaos, and I can’t thank you enough for it. As I scramble to get my kids through the door on time, you greet them with smiles while handling a classroom full of energetic children—20 or even 30 at a time—when I can barely keep two…
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A Teacher’s End-of-Year Survival Guide
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year wraps up, it’s time to embrace the chaos and celebrate the end. Here’s a realistic guide to help you navigate the final days of school like a pro. Dress Down Day: Let’s be honest—if your school doesn’t have a dress down day on the last day, it should!…
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Dear Educators: Our Heartfelt Appreciation for You
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible impact you have made on our children over the past nine months. It’s hard to find a gift that could truly convey our gratitude for your unwavering dedication. Your Daily Commitment Firstly, your daily commitment is truly remarkable. The…
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Bouncy Bands Capture Attention After Teacher Sees Benefits in Classrooms
Get Pregnant Fast Kids are full of energy, and any parent or teacher will attest to that. When an innovative solution emerges to help students channel that energy while remaining focused in class, it’s worth celebrating. Recently, a teacher in Arkansas discovered a simple yet effective tool called Bouncy Bands, and we can’t help but…
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Back-to-School: The Ultimate Challenge for Pre-K Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Carter Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 Originally Published: Sep. 7, 2015 Teaching pre-kindergarten was a joy that I cherished throughout my career. I’ve taught various grades, but pre-k was the highlight. There were moments when I’d find myself pretending to be a frog during storytime or witnessing a child write their…
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The ‘No-Nonsense’ Classroom: Why Teachers Skip ‘Please’ for a More Effective Approach
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of education, the time spent addressing students’ positive behavior versus negative behavior can often feel skewed. Enter the innovative teaching method known as “No-Nonsense Nurturing,” a concept developed to shift the focus away from what students are doing wrong and instead highlight what they are doing right. This approach…