One of my favorite ways to build relationships in the classroom is by playing card games. Lots of teachers use cards to practice different skills in the classroom like place value, multiplication, fractions, and even integers. However, in my middle school math class, I find cards are an invaluable way to help students get to […]
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Anyone who has been on a middle or high school campus lately knows that profanity in the classroom is rampant. In this post I will give you some suggestions for how to handle it in your classroom. Reasons Students Use Profanity in the Classroom Before we get into the strategies, let’s talk about some of
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One way to improve your classroom management is by refining your entry routine and procedures. I have found that problems tend to arise in my classroom management when things are a bit too loosey goosey. Maybe I haven’t made my expectations in certain areas clear. Or maybe I have stopped enforcing or reinforcing certain routines
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Parent communication is a basic skill that teachers need to cultivate. However, it is one that can also be time consuming and uncomfortable. In this post, I am going to address emails v. phone calls and give you my opinion based on my own experience. Parent Communication: Back in the Day I’ve been teaching since
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