Whenever you bring an entire group of strangers into one room, for hours every day, there needs to be some sense of community built. Without it, the classroom will fall apart. The feeling of community is comforting. Life is easier when everyone knows they aren’t alone. The same goes for your classroom. As a teacher, it’s our job to make… Read more →
Category: Teacher Preparation
Creative Classroom Storage
During the school year, your classroom becomes a second home, so why not treat it like one? Evaluating your current system for storage and organization might be a good idea too. This list will help you kickstart your efforts and give you a few ideas of your own. What are you waiting for? Place items where they will be used… Read more →
The Value of Mentoring New Teachers
If you think back to your first job out of school, you can remember the feelings of pressure and anxiety of beginning a new job. Many of us moved to new places where we knew no one or our way around. This is how many new teachers feel today when beginning a new teaching job at a new school. The… Read more →