Supplies…check Classroom organized and ready for students….check Classroom Routines and Procedures? Here’s a reminder list to have worked out before the first day of school. Try to post important details in the classroom as reminders to students. Storage of backpacks, coat, lunches Entering the classroom Homework (and notes, etc. from home) collection box Attendance… Read More »
It’s always a good idea to pick-up a Parent Map brochure when you are in a large bookshop or a place where items for back-to-school are sold. It’s free and has great articles amid it’s collection of ads for various school and functions around western Washington state. (I can’t tell if it’s produced in any… Read More »
Here’s a list of routines and procedures that work for any K-6 classroom. I suggest you brainstorm with your class to discover and discuss the items that you wish to focus on early in the year. Then create a poster to hang up and periodically share and adjust the list with your class. Enter the… Read More »
Hopefully reading has been an active part of your summer with kids. Books, plays, short stories, cereal boxes, maps, pamphlets, whatever you used will make a positive difference as school restarts. If you took part in a summer library program be sure to keep that interest going throughout the school year by making your own… Read More »
Now’s a great time to play a few math-themed games to relight a spark in math skills. Check out my Pinterest pages (https://www.pinterest.com/annaeger/boards) and my Teachers Pay Teachers account (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paddy-Eger-Strategies-For-Educating-America)as well as my website http://www.paddyeger.com for tons of math games at a variety of skill levels. NOTE: The teachersnotebook.com site is closing Sept. 14th forever so… Read More »
The internet has tons of great sites related to education. These are my top 3. (1) www.edutopia.com is a great resource for all kinds of articles on education that relate to parents as well as teachers. Check out these archived articles: 15 Questions to Replace ‘How Was School Today?’ Teaching Good Study Habits: Minute by… Read More »
Growth Mindset teaches us that learning is an ever-rising spiral that requires us to merge building blocks of our understanding and knowledge over time. We need to be patient and persistent with ourselves and students. We need to embrace flexibility and expect to not always ‘get it’ the first time we try something new. We… Read More »
As teachers look to the new school year, most are searching for ways to make quality more important than quantity. It’s a shift to making every problem, essay, writing stronger rather than longer. Here are a few ideas to tuck away as you plan. Plan activities that promote student skill development while interacting with others.… Read More »
Find joy every day. Your attitude and positive ways of engaging students will brighten the hours you spend with your class. Fill your classroom with positive energy. The site Big Life Journal provides growth mindset ideas and free resources, as well as purchasable materials. Subscribe for free! Display student work that shows each student’s best… Read More »
Now’s the Time! Volunteer in A School Volunteering is easy as making phone call to a local school. You’ll find your local schools listed in the front of your phone directory someplace near county and city listings. What can you volunteer to do? gather supplies for a busy teacher help in the school library help… Read More »