My favorite part about getting ready for back to school is getting all of the bulletin boards set up around my classroom. Here are some of my favorite ideas.
Need to get kids focused and ready for the day? Set-up a DIY Question of the Day board with a drip pan and a few simple materials. Kids love reading the different questions posted each school day!
The words NEUTRAL and RAINBOWS aren’t usually associated with one another. Until now! Rainbows will always be a beautiful symbol of hope which makes them a perfect fit for the classroom. If you love the idea of rainbows but are searching for a more neutral and calming color palette for your classroom, you're in the rig
Browse this post for 13 classroom desk arrangement ideas (Ideas for tables included, too!) with and tons of photos!
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This list of classroom storage ideas and hacks for teachers could be just what you need to help you feel more organized. The Teach Starter teacher team is here to help you save you the time it takes to set up your classroom before students arrive for the first day of school with some simple, cheap and clever storage ideas for the classroom.
Description Create your very own Positive Affirmation Station for your classroom using these vibrant editable spotty brights templates. What is an affirmation? An affirmation is a short phrase that is recited with the purpose of empowering students. How can I implement an Affirmation Station? Teachers have used these editable spotty brights labels to create gorgeous displays of positivity in their classrooms and home learning areas with many placing the affirming phrases / adjectives around a mirror. Students look at themselves in the affirmations mirror each morning and choose a phrase or word that represents what they would like to work on that day. This would also make a gorgeous rainbow door display! How can I use this resource? Choose from the pre-made affirmations included in the pack or use the FULLY EDITABLE version included! – Just type in your own words of motivation and positivity to encourage self esteem and give your students their daily dose of happiness and positive vibes. Teachers and adults will benefit from these too! HERE’S WHATS INCLUDED: PDF version Small & large 'Affirmation Station' header 12 affirmation words on round labels with vibrant spotty brights design Editable PowerPoint version Editable 'I am' round labels - just add your text Editable headers TO EDIT: You will need to have Microsoft Powerpoint installed on your computer. Choose any font you like (must be installed on your computer) and simply type in your text.
These classroom agreements posters are perfect for any grade level and focus on agreed upon norms for students in lieu of rules.
Welcome to our class! I’ve changed some parts of my classroom this year and I have to say that I’m loving how everything turned out. Please note that this is my 12th year of teaching and I did not create this environment overnight. It’s taken years to accumulate and/or create everything that is in this ... Read More about Learning in Wonderland Classroom Tour
Place prepositions poster for the classroom board for English language grammar. It can also be used as a reference to keep in the student's notebooks as a visual reminder. ...
Free The Future Of The World Is In This Classroom motivational poster for classroom. This phrase will inspire and motivate your students all day long.
Get inspired by the best classroom themes that you'll want to try this year. Plus, ideas for decor, organization and more to fit your theme!
Happy November, teacher friends! I love this season so much in the classroom! You can really feel that the breaks are so close and Christmas is in the air! Sometimes, along with that comes the need for more redirection because students can sense it, too. That's when I pull out a classroom behavior management game to get us back on track. The goal of these games is to take students from being extrinsically motivated to intrinsically motivated. I want them to make the right choice because it's the right thing to do and not just for a prize. How you, as the teacher, approach that makes all the difference and sets the tone. They need a good amount of positive feedback when playing these games for them to be successful, such as, "I noticed how quickly and quietly you transitioned from the carpet to your seat." You can then ask a student to add a game piece to the board. If you have strong routines and a classroom management system in place, I promise that you will see a noticeable difference in the way your classroom runs with my Classroom Management Games. I wanted to make the prizes simple and free, so I always post this list as a reminder for me. I will pick maybe three and have students vote on what they want to work towards. This gives them a goal to strive for. We also go over expectations for the game and the specific ways they can earn a game piece. Each game will focus on a specific behavior. Once we get that behavior or routine down, we move onto a different game. Transitions are something I am always working on, so I made this one, Transitions are as Easy as Pie. When students exhibit a quick, quiet, and smooth transition, they get to add a piece of pie to the game board. Once the pie is built, they earn the reward. Some groups tattle more than others, so it's up to you on whether or not you use this game. The group from this year tattled fairly frequently, so I would have definitely used this game! Students can earn a piece by effectively solving problems amongst themselves. I earn a piece for tic tac toe if someone tattles. Be sure to go over what is a tattle and what needs to be brought to the teacher. Good manners is so important to me. I want my students to display good manners throughout the building and to be models for others. When they get a compliment for having good manners, such as in the cafeteria, they earn a dish for the Thanksgiving table. This game really gets them thinking about how they act inside and outside of the classroom. Your definition of goodness might be different than mine, but for me, I am looking for students showing acts of kindness to other students and to adults at school. When they are caught showing goodness or kindness, they get to add a piece to the BUMP board. If they are exhibiting a less desirable behavior, I get to add a piece. You can bump each other's piece off the board; I don't bump them but they do bump me quite frequently. The goal is to get four in a row. I also let students tell me if someone is kind to them for a piece for the class. The turkey challenge is just a classic game of students vs. teacher. Choose the focus you need for your class, such as raising their hand or being engaged. Students are the turkeys and are trying to earn pieces for their side. If they are not exhibiting the desired behavior, the teacher earns a piece. Whoever has the most at the end of the lesson or day wins. I print each of these games on cardstock and laminate them. I use round Velcro dots from Amazon to attach the pieces to the game board. I display the game at the front of the room, so that students can have that visual of what they are working on and for. You can even ask your students what they think the class needs to work on to give them more ownership over the game. You can find the link to the games HERE or by clicking on any of the photos. An update to the December games is on the way, so be on the lookout for that! Thanks for stopping by!
Description Botanical themed Reading Group Posters and Book Box Labels Keep your guided reading groups visible and organised for both yourself and your students by using these natural and calming Modern Farmhouse posters and labels in your classroom. Includes: 8 various foliage themed groups A4 sized colour posters - to display on your whiteboard or Bulletin Boards Square Book Box Labels - perfectly measured to fit the front of your Elizabeth Richards Book Boxes Editable posters and labels - to add in your own unique group names if you choose Editable student name tags - to fit both sets perfectly. To edit: You will need to have Microsoft Powerpoint installed on your computer. Choose any font you like (must be installed on your computer) and simply type in your text. The font I have used for the names in my examples is AG Cash Me Ousside
Genius ideas for all grade levels.
Goal Setting - This 4th grade teacher uses post it notes to remind children of their goals upon entering the classroom. I love that her method to this has
If you work with children, I can promise you that you will come across at least one student that has these difficult behaviors. Not only are they really stressful for the teacher but they impact the student’s life in many ways. Behaviors like disrespect and defiance can make classroom's chaotic.
The ultimate list of classroom management strategies, organized into verbal and non-verbal strategies, parent communication tips,rewards and prizes, games, brain breaks, and visual strategies.
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Would you like to decorate your classroom with fun, hand-drawn anchor charts/posters? Do you simply not have the time to get them done? Well, you have come to the perfect place! I love making these engaging and appealing anchor charts. I also can draw/create any other topic you would like, just contact me directly and ask! My students absolutely love these posters and references them every day. Many of them are visual learners, so the colorful images really help them connect and remember what they have learned. This particular anchor chart is for readers/writers learning all about capitalization. My students get confused and forget when to capitalize words so this "MINTS" phrase really helps them remember! **These will be copies unless asked otherwise for a custom poster. They are not laminated, and are printed on normal, anchor chart paper. I ship these out ASAP after being ordered, but please keep in mind once shipped, it is outside of my control. Therefore, if shipping does not meet your expectations, I highly encourage you to please reach out to me first, and we have always been able to work something out to make up for anything that may have occurred after I have sent your package, thanks so much!! Hope you love it :)
Birthday Posters | Cupcake Display Transform your classroom into a vibrant and festive birthday celebration with our Gentle-Colored Birthday Cupcake Display. This delightful kit is designed to create an adorable and customizable display that your students will adore. **Key Features:** 1. **Gentle-Colored Cupcakes:** Our display features 12 charming birthday cupcakes in soft, gentle colors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for celebrating student birthdays. 2. **Editable Candles:** The cupcakes come with editable candles that allow you to use Adobe Reader to quickly type student names into the candles. Attach them to the corresponding cupcake, displaying the month of the year, for a personalized touch. 3. **Versatile Usage:** This kit is perfect for showcasing student birthdays in a fun and memorable way. It's a beautiful addition to your classroom decor that fosters a sense of belonging and celebration among students. 4. **Easy Assembly:** The kit includes easy-to-assemble decorations, making it hassle-free to create a captivating birthday bulletin board that will make students feel special. **What's Included:** 12 Gentle-Colored Birthday Cupcakes for each month of the year Editable Candles for Personalization Easy-to-Assemble Decorations Make each student's birthday a memorable occasion with our Gentle-Colored Birthday Cupcake Display. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your teaching journey, this kit is an essential resource for fostering a sense of community and celebration in your classroom. Order your kit today and create a beautiful and fun class display to honor student birthdays!
When you encourage positive behavior supports in school, you get positive results. These posters will motivate any student to do the right thing.
Free This Classroom Is Better Because You Are In It motivational poster for classroom. This phrase will inspire your students all day long.
Flip Sticks are an amazing participation tool for calling on students at random! The idea of using name sticks is nothing new. In fact, this classroom management strategy has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, what I didn’t learn until a few years into teaching, was how to keep track of which students had […]
My favorite part about getting ready for back to school is getting all of the bulletin boards set up around my classroom. Here are some of my favorite ideas.
How to transform your classroom calendar into a functional and attractive learning space using coordinating calendar decor from Kinder Craze.
Is it that time when your students suddenly forget the classroom expectations? Well, then it's time to try V.I.P student!
Transform your classroom into an engaging learning space with these classroom decorating ideas! Get inspired to create a classroom theme your students will love.
These classroom decorating ideas and hacks cover everything from setting up bulletin boards to finding unique classroom themes so teachers can get things moving for the new school year.
