In the Classroom

One of the scariest parts of a learner-centered environment is coming up with a plan for student-centered behavior management that coincides with the learning process. It’s not difficult, but it seems like it could be overwhelming. If the premise of student-led learning is to have kids up and moving and making noise, how is there … Read more

We know that peer pressure can be a very negative experience for our students, but can it be used for good? I often discuss the concept of positive peer pressure, and it does, in fact, exist. This often gives me the side-eye as teachers ask, “how can peer pressure be positive and give examples”. As … Read more

We are all about making our lives easier in the classroom, that’s for sure. Finding a great classroom management observation tool is a good step in making this happen. A good classroom management observation tool will be all the difference in executing a classroom management plan that not only works, but you can keep track … Read more

We know there is so much information out there that it is sometimes a very difficult process to narrow down your plan of classroom management ideas. It’s not a matter of narrowing down but finding what will work for you and your students. When researching and defining your own classroom management ideas, there are certain … Read more

In our classrooms, we are constantly finding ways to create an atmosphere of family. This leaves many teachers searching for the best community building in the classroom activities. These activities go far beyond the typical ice breaker you might decide to play on the first day of school. Community building in the classroom activities should … Read more

All teachers have an idea of what their classroom management goals are. We all have the notion of our picture-perfect classroom, but how can we get there? CAN we even get there? Though no classroom will ever be perfect, you can reach your classroom management goals with a plan in place and the understanding that … Read more

Gamifying education is a huge buzz right now in schools. This doesn’t mean that students spend their time gaming during school as many would believe. Instead, gamifying education allows students to actively engage in content material. One way that many teachers are doing this is by creating classroom management games. Classroom management games can come … Read more

I remember my first year of teaching like it was yesterday. Not only are you trying to figure out all the pieces of your curriculum and school protocol, but you’re also trying to come up with a solid classroom management plan that consistently works. Classroom management for new teachers is especially critical now as teachers … Read more

It’s no secret that the last hurdle in teaching has been achieving student engagement using technology. While the use of technology in the classroom has been on the rise for some time now, it wasn’t until the COVID-19 crisis occurred that schools had no choice but to figure out the best practices for student engagement … Read more

As teachers, we are always trying to find ways to help ourselves out in the classroom, whether that is making something just a little bit easier or a way to connect with our students just a little bit more. One example that I often have teachers asking me if I can help them with is … Read more

I often discuss the benefits of utilizing student feedback in the classroom, but something else I encourage my teachers to do is to think about using student engagement surveys. A student engagement survey can look differently for different teachers depending on your classroom climate, but all versions of this tool are both beneficial and highly … Read more

The 21st-century educational system is constantly shifting to incorporate overall positive changes while still addressing the needs of every student, including implementing student engagement lesson plans. The classroom environment has come a long way since the days of lectures and standardized tests. Now, it’s all about fostering engagement in an individualized learning atmosphere that caters … Read more