Powerful Goal Setting in the Classroom with 5 Easy Steps
Student Goal Setting in the Classroom Goal setting in the classroom can be a powerful activity! There are several times during the year that I like to revisit and set…
5 Positive Behavior Affirmations for Students
Positive affirmations have been increasing in popularity. I have used them for MYSELF for awhile. Recently, I have begun thinking about how they can be used to improve students thoughts…
Build a Morning Routine to Make Your School Day Go Smoothly
One year during our word days before the First Day of School, our administration had us take a quiz type thing that told us what "color" we were. I usually…
Three Ways to Help Students Master Word Problems
I don't know about you, but teaching word problems absolutely drives me batty! 🦇 It doesn't matter how much modeling and explaining I do- my students just keep adding the…
Three Fantastic Classroom Routines to Bring Serenity to Your Year
Teaching classroom routines at the beginning of the year can help your year flow! Routines not only help the classroom flow but children benefit from knowing what to expect. Classroom…
5 Positive & Powerful Affirmations for School Librarians at Work
What are positive affirmations? According to mindtools.com, positive affirmations are "positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts". If you repeatedly think and believe positively, you…