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Small Group Math Instruction that Works: Week 1

For the next few weeks we are going to be highlighting Small Group Math Instruction. We are all aware of the importance of small group instruction for our students, but sometimes the logistics and time constraints can make it difficult to plan and execute these centers, stations, or rotations. Over the next few weeks, we are going to discuss why small groups are important, tips on how to make them work for you, a rotation schedule, planning, organizing, and a list … [Read more...]

(Home) Organization: Week 5 Feeding Your Family

So this week we are going to cheat a little bit, and while this is part of the classroom organization series, it will be focusing more on tips and tricks to help organize your home life....so technically it's not classroom organization. I definitely don't claim to have it all figured out, and somedays I am standing in front the deli case at the supermarket trying to create a complete meal for my family. Meal Planning One of the worst parts of being a … [Read more...]

Classroom Organization: Week 4 Schedules (Part 2)

Welcome back for week 4 of our Classroom Organization series! I hope that you have read the other 3 weeks, and if you haven't, you can find them here: Week 1: Purging, Week 2: A Place for All of the Papers, Week 3: Organizing Your Schedule (Part 1) This week we will be talking about other ways to get your schedule organized and how to keep track of all those student appointments. As I mentioned last week, using a clear plastic sheet over my plan book … [Read more...]

Classroom Organization: Week 3 Organizing Your Schedule

Does it sometimes feel like your classroom is a revolving door? Or that you are losing track of meetings and appointments? Often, we feel like we need a personal assistant or secretary to help keep up with all of the schedules. This week and next week, as part of our organization series, we are going to talk about some tips and ideas to make organizing your schedule, and your students’ schedules, much easier. Get a Good Calendar/Planner First things … [Read more...]

Classroom Organization Week 2: A Place for All of the Papers

This week we are going to talk about how important it is to have a place for EVERYTHING! Literally everything that comes into your classroom needs a landing place...otherwise you will grow lots of piles! I like to have a bin, basket, tray, drawer, cabinet for everything. Not only does this help to avoid stuff everywhere, but it also allows you to save time. Instead of searching for 20 minutes during your prep for a book or a paper, it is right where it belongs … [Read more...]

Classroom Organization: Week 1 Purging

For teachers who have been teaching for a few years, I am sure that if you look around your classroom, you will find many things that you no longer use. You might even find things that you have never used…especially if the teacher before you left a lot behind. Take a moment to look around you room. You might see old resources, yellowed/wrinkled paper, and bits and pieces of art projects of years past. Sometimes these items become such a part … [Read more...]