Inside: How to prepare for a substitute teacher Whether you’ll be gone for a day or two or need a long term sub, it’s so important to know how to prepare for a substitute teacher. Preparing ahead of time is ideal so you don't have to stress when it is time to take a day off- whether you need to call in sick, or just for personal days. … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Substitute Teacher
Free Seating Chart Pages
Inside: Grab your free seating chart pages!Seating charts are an important management tool. However, they can also need to be re-arranged often. Sometimes you think an arrangement may be best, only to find that the two kids next to each other won't stop chatting. (And of course... there's that one kid who will chat with anyone, too!)I've got some FREE printables to help you put together … [Read more...] about Free Seating Chart Pages
Favorite Classroom Management Items
Good classroom management is shown through a classroom that runs smoothly. It’s not always about compliant, quiet students sitting in row. It’s demonstrated through the respect to learning and people your students exhibit in the classroom. Part of classroom management is keeping things organized and holding students accountable. These favorite classroom management items will help your classroom … [Read more...] about Favorite Classroom Management Items
Crowd-Sourced Attention Prompts for the Elementary Classroom
I bet you have some regular call-and-response attention prompts that you use in your classroom.You know, when the kids are getting chatty and you need to get their attention back on you? Or, when you are switching gears from group work time back to instruction. These come in handy because they are a way to quickly engage students and get their attention back on you.However, sometimes … [Read more...] about Crowd-Sourced Attention Prompts for the Elementary Classroom
Introducing Maternity Leave Sub Plans
Inside: Check out my newest product line, Maternity Leave Sub Plans!After a long labor of love, I'm excited to announce my newest product line- Maternity Leave Sub Plans! I started these shortly after I created my Long Term Sub Binder, and after hearing feedback from teachers that it immensely prepared them for maternity leave. After all, teachers who are preparing for maternity leave are knee … [Read more...] about Introducing Maternity Leave Sub Plans