Calm the chaos of the classroom to actually help all students, teachers, and admin. First, what is chaos, why is it a problem, how does it affect both the students and teachers? Chaos is described as a state of utter confusion. This description is perfect to describe many classroom environments.
Holiday gift guides are all over social media right now. And I wanted to make sure you had some inspiration for the early educators, nature lovers, and young students in your lives. If the last few years have taught us anything, it is this: getting back to basics is a
Classroom Tips, Truths, and Random Facts… Classroom Tip Number 1: How to unclog a toilet is a class you can take at Home Depot designed for new homeowners. It will come in handy during circle time. How to remove live animals from the playground. Especially when animal control is busy
A classroom transformation isn’t a new idea for early education platforms. Teachers like to transform their learning environments to keep things fresh and exciting. However, in today’s climate, classroom transformations are a real necessity to keep our students healthy. In the last few weeks, my program has gone from a
Outdoor learning opportunities provide a backdrop for practicing literacy skills. As well as a larger deeper language and vocabulary. Children begin to learn about the world around them in the outdoor learning environment. If we want children to move mountains we first need to let them out of their chairs.
I recently embarked on a new journey of the naming of all the plants in the classroom. Thanks to the encouragement and suggestions of a houseplant enthusiast group I’m part of. It wasn’t really something I had thought about since we have so many in the classroom. But it has
Stressed Teachers Unite… You know the ones. They wander around the campus looking disheveled. Can’t find their keys, glasses, papers, grade books, etc. They run on caffeine and too little sleep. They tend to surround themselves with drama and negativity. Stressed teachers need all the help they can get. Maybe
What’s in my bag? My teacher bag that is. I love peeking into other teacher’s bags each year. It’s how I decide which bag is right for me. Plus I like to know I’m not alone in my hoarder status. I have a multitude of things that will resonate with
Preventing the summer slide doesn’t have to come in the form of only classroom learning. Maybe you want to practice calligraphy, baking, cooking, or crocheting? How about dusting off the sewing machine or the welder or wood-burning tools? Perhaps you are ready to rock climb or take up painting. Whatever
What is emergent literacy? The reading or literacy skills and behaviors that develop early and through play rather than direct instruction. These emergent literacy skills serve as the base for later competence and proficiency. They are the building blocks that children need to learn to develop higher-level skills in order
I help elementary educators create nature based, hands-on learning environments so that you can get a handle on classroom behaviors, exceed admin expectations and have a stress free environment.
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