I used to think my classroom had to be completely finished before the first day of school. Now I know better. Some of the best changes I...

  "Where do I put this?" "Can I have a pencil?" "Where are the scissors?" If you've ever taught young chil...

  Have you ever walked into a classroom and immediately felt calm? Chances are, it wasn't because of the decorations. It was because eve...

  When people think about classroom management, they often think about consequences, reward systems, or behavior charts. But classroom manag...

  Every summer, social media fills up with beautiful classrooms. Perfect bulletin boards. Matching bins. Color-coordinated everything. If yo...

When new teachers think about the first day of school, they often focus on setting up their classroom, organizing materials, and planning le...

There are so many emotions that run through me in August.  There is a hint of sadness.  I love being able to spend my summers playing in the...