Classroom Jobs
I recently listened to a Cult of Pedagogy podcast episode about Classroom Jobs. As a former 5th grade teacher,…
Tag: classroom management
The 12 Days of Secret Sauce – Day 4
Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Classroom Management Strategies…
5 Management Strategies that Matter
What management strategies matter in your classroom? Share your best strategies at #4OCF. Rich For more management…
Management Strategies that Matter
Solid classroom management comes down to building the two R’s! Relationships and Routines. We spend a lot of time…
The Licking Conundrum
Is it ever OK to lick someone? The question came up at a recent meeting in regard to a…
Past Practice
Past practice is a labor term that usually comes up when negotiations or contracts are involved. The term describes…
Raise Your Hand
When my son has something important to say, I don’t ask him to raise his hand and wait to…
7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be…
A Simple Tip: The Magic Scrap
As a teacher, it used to drive me crazy when students would not clean up after themselves. I would…
Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing…