Not one, not two, but three teachers were watching me, kind of stunned by how I was just standing there with my hand in the air. There was no way, …
Do Writing Prompts Work? 4 Ways to Overcome Doubts
Do writing prompts work? When comparing Writer’s Workshop to using writing prompts in the classroom, the use of writing prompts was found to be the most effective of the two …
How to Differentiate Instruction with Social Emotional Learning
“I don’t have time to incorporate social-emotional learning activities. There is barely have time to differentiate math, reading, and writing.” I have been so excited to see the changes in …
What You Need to Know about Classroom Rules Posters
Did you know that I have a lead foot when driving? 🥴 Absolutely I do! And do you know how classroom rules posters are related to unsafe driving? Every time …
Energize Students Now: 4 Fun Ways to Learn Math Facts
Youtube Title: fun ways to learn essential math facts “Yay! My favourite part!!” We had so many fun ways to learn math facts that practising math facts was a joy …
5 Reasons Why Classroom Rules Are Important
Quietly I said, “Carpet choices please.”, and the student complied with a smile. Avoiding the opposite of this type of cheery compliance is why classroom rules are important. “Seriously?”, you …
How to Boost Classroom Organization Now in 8 Easy Steps
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Just remember that from the outset. 😊 classroom organization doesn’t necessarily take a lot of time, but that time may be spread out. When I …
Skyrocket success: Learn why is classroom organization important?
Why is classroom organization important? Imagine a classroom where every student knows exactly what to do, where to find their materials, and how to transition smoothly between activities. A colleague …
Team ADHD: How to Empower Teachers in the Classroom
Eight minutes. I sat patiently with her, just the two of us, for eight minutes, and waited for her to rally her thoughts enough just to look at the page. …
How to Plan More Strategies for Differentiation for ADHD Students
I hate paper work! How about you? I ask because that is where my mind goes when I think of developing strategies for differentiation for ADHD students. In an earlier …
The Best Calming Activities for ADHD at School
Alice Cameron was teaching 12 students who were considered those with the greatest behavioural problems in their respective age groups in her school district. So much time was spent managing …
How to use Picture Books for ADHD in the Classroom
Embracing and understanding neurodiversity is essential to the success of building empathy. Building empathy through picture books for ADHD in the classroom is a powerful evidence based strategy The storylines …
How to Add Inclusive Strategies for ADHD in the Classroom
All of the children are working together, focused and on task. 😊 Inclusive strategies for ADHD in the classroom remove chaos, and bring calm and community to your classroom. Building …
How to Manage ADHD Behavior in the Classroom
“Only: 5.3% of children globally are diagnosed with ADHD”. This is such a tiny number, certainly I don’t reeeeeeally have to think about it or know how to manage ADHD …
How To Understand The Impact Of ADHD In The Classroom
Have you ever felt overwhelmed from the impact of ADHD in the classroom? Managing the indicators of ADHD in the classroom can be a lot. In order to manage it …
How to be Identifying Students with ADHD in Primary
ADHD affects 5.3% of children globally. Kind of. That is just an estimate, and low estimate, for us to keep in mind when identifying students with adhd in primary In …
Master Math Facts: The Best Easy Activities For Classroom Math
The debate rages on. Do students need to master math facts? Drum roll please 🥁. . . yes, students do need to master math facts. Research has identified that …
Teaching Tone Of Voice To Overcome Classroom Management Struggles
I loved the idea of teaching them, but why did they keep interrupting me when I was speaking? I had great plans for them, why weren’t they interested in what …
How to Make Your Teaching Tone and Voice Revive your Class Now!
“I just don’t have it. I have had the opportunity to watch all of the teachers, and I don’t have the posture, or the teaching tone and voice.” During covid …
Number Bonds: How to Teach Number Sense the Right Way
“Number bonds?! I don’t get it. I mean, I have seen them before, but is it necessary to teach them to the kids?” This was my thinking about number bonds …