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5 Simple Tips for Getting Students to Actively Listen

It happens to all of us- we get a class that is SO chatty that we can’t get a word in, never mind a whole lesson! Sometimes it’s not even the whole class, but just a few students who make it feel like the whole class is always talking. The voice level gets loud, you get frustrated, and it’s not a good time for anyone. The good news is, there are a few simple things you can do to encourage ... Read More about 5 Simple Tips for Getting Students to Actively Listen

How To Create A Positive Environment Through Teacher Language

The teacher language you choose to use when speaking to your students makes a huge impact on your relationships with your students, your classroom environment, and your students' choices. It’s not only what you say, but how you say it that influences your ability to manage your classroom. Here are 4 tips to remember when speaking to your students. 1. Use fewer words. Many ... Read More about How To Create A Positive Environment Through Teacher Language

3 Easy Ways to Build Classroom Community in the Morning

Building a positive classroom community is essential for managing your classroom. Students need to know that they belong, are safe, and are loved before you can try to teach any content. If you feel pressured to dive right into teaching content, you’re not alone! But don’t worry, there are easy ways that you can work on building your classroom community each morning. 1. Greeting ... Read More about 3 Easy Ways to Build Classroom Community in the Morning

5 Subtraction Games Your Students Will Love

Now that you have so many engaging and hands-on games for addition, you need some for subtraction too! Using hands- on games for subtraction is important so that students can visualize what’s happening. They need to have the experience of a group of objects becoming smaller because some of the objects are taken away. If this isn’t taught in a concrete way, it’s likely to be a ... Read More about 5 Subtraction Games Your Students Will Love

5 Addition Games Your Students Will Love

Addition can be tricky to teach, so making addition practice hands-on and engaging is important! Kindergarteners need to practice the concept of addition through hands-on application, rather than the drill and kill of addition facts. The act of combining two groups of real life objects together will help them understand the big picture of what is happening- two smaller groups are combining ... Read More about 5 Addition Games Your Students Will Love