If we can agree on anything it is that COVID-19 made its mark on education. Good, bad, and indifferent, our classrooms were thrown for a loop and are still in the process of settling and figuring out what the “new normal” is. One thing teachers have been fervently asking me is how to accomplish classroom … Read more

Classroom management lesson plans are a tricky thing to find. While classroom management activities should be incorporated into every lesson, it’s also important to acknowledge that when you are in a new classroom (perhaps for a new school year), engaging classroom management lesson plans are the perfect way to start your new journey together. First … Read more

If you have ever subbed, you know that classroom management for substitute teachers can be a struggle. Your management style may be completely different than that of the classroom teacher, you might not know any of the students, and there’s nothing worse than hearing, “Yes! We have a sub!” from that kid that you already … Read more

With student-centered classroom management, the idea is that the more your students’ buy into the process, the fewer discipline issues you will have overall. Though this is certainly the case (and I personally have proven it in situations time and time again through my own classroom and those teachers whom I’ve worked with), sometimes there … Read more

Student engagement for young learners can certainly be a challenge. I once heard teaching being correlated to “herding cats” and I couldn’t help but laugh. Add in the element of small children just learning how to interact with one another and what social and societal norms are and you have a recipe for quite the … Read more

If we’ve learned anything since spring 2020, it’s that not only can life change on a dime, but as teachers, we will need to be able to adapt quickly. In that adaptation came virtual learning (or what I like to call “crisis learning” because what we were all expected to execute is not true distance … Read more

Searching for student engagement tips that will help propel your classroom into what you have always envisioned is a daunting task. You see things that make sense, others that would “never” work, and it’s scary to try to implement something new (am I right?). It makes me sad knowing that teachers who are trying to … Read more

In today’s classroom, especially one that is student-centered, it is important that we have ways to keep our students on task and mindful of their timing. Whether this spans time management on a project over several days or the time remaining in a classroom activity, using a timer for classroom activities is vital in whatever … Read more

When searching for a good student engagement measurement tool, there are a few key pieces to keep in mind. While often student engagement can be measured visually and with mental checklists, having a meaningful student engagement measurement tool will help you not only stay organized but will also help you analyze data to see what’s … Read more

As teachers, we are constantly thinking outside the box to come up with ideas to get our students excited about school. Sometimes they’re a hit, sometimes they’re a HUGE miss, but it doesn’t stop us from trying to come up with some great student engagement event ideas to keep our students “thirsty for more”. Student … Read more

Teachers often get nervous when looking into student-led learning because with the “disappearance” of teacher lecturing, there is much confusion about the role of conversation and discussion in the classroom. Student centered discussion strategies are absolutely vital to have this method of instruction work to its fullest capabilities, and there are several ways to go … Read more