Why is classroom management important? The answer might surprise you! In this article, I’m going to discuss the importance of classroom management and reveal 3 reasons to take it seriously. Read all the way to the end, because I’m also giving you a FREE Classroom Management Slideshow. Let’s get started! Why is classroom management important? […]
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The classroom library is a treasure trove of learning. Giving students access to books promotes reading and literacy, which affect every sphere of education. In this article, I’ll explain everything you need to know about classroom libraries and provide you with FREE resources for getting started. Classroom Camp is reader-supported. If you click on a
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ChatGPT lesson plan queries can simplify the instructional design process. With the right wording, teachers can harness the power of ChatGPT’s artificial intelligence to generate ideas, plans, and assessments for any subject in a matter of seconds. In this article, I discuss ChatGPT and reveal my top 50 queries for lesson plan generation. Click here
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Behavior think sheets, or behavior reflection forms, are essential tools for classroom management. When students fail to meet teachers’ expectations, reflection activities give students a chance to consider the implications of their actions and take ownership of their behavior. In this article, we’ve provided a FREE behavior think sheet along with useful tips and suggestions
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The teacher desk is the most essential piece of classroom furniture. From supplies and file organization to productivity and utility, the right desk can transform your workflow like no other piece of classroom gear. In this article, I ranked and reviewed the top teacher desks, along with our top 5 quick picks, to help you
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How is my child doing in class? Are they missing any assignments? As a reading interventionist, I get these questions a lot from parents. So often, in fact, that I’ve crafted a well thought out response designed to catch them off guard and give them a challenge: No, but if you’re up for it, I
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Can teacher burnout be avoided? Grace Stevens believes so. In Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries, Stevens helps people-pleasing teachers around the world regain control of their lives and learn how to say no. Is this 2024 self-help spectacular truly the cure for educators stricken with the chronic impulse to say yes? In this short,
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What makes a great teacher? It’s a simple question with seemingly endless answers, yet Todd Whitaker condenses them to a manageable few in his 2011 informational,What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things That Matter Most. This short, 144-page book filled with psuedophilosphy for teacher self-help made its way into my reading cycle recently, and I
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In the weeks leading up to the 2024-2025 school year, I read the New Testament book of James and meditated on how the wisdom therein might guide my actions as a classroom teacher. A few passages stood out to me, and I’d like to share the along with my commentary. Each verse below is taken
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Coming in hot on the first days of school might be the single most important ingredient for a successful school year, and to make your life easy, I’m giving you my back-to-school resources for FREE! You’ve nothing to fear if you build rapport with students, set expectations, and touch base with the home base from
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