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Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

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I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management. If I could start my teaching career again, I would request professional development days to observe beyond my content area, grade level, and even my school. And for most, it starts with classroom management.

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8th Grade ELA Teacher Essentials: 11 Top Teaching Tools

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Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade?

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

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The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management.

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Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve

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I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level. Still, I threw myself into my work, believing that if I just tried harder or brought more creativity, relevance and joy to the classroom , I could make a difference. The hardest parts aren’t lesson plans and classroom management.

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Why Giving My Students More Choice Was the Most Punk Rock Thing I Could Do

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Gotta Know the Rules Anyone who has ever taught professionally knows that classroom management is one of the most important aspects of creating a good learning environment and foundational to instructional practice. In most classrooms, the management boils down to, “I’m the teacher, so I’m in charge.” Martin’s class.

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8 Creative Classroom Seating Arrangements to Increase Engagement

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Traditional Grid: Best for easy classroom management Why Classroom Seating Arrangements Are Important Reimagine classroom seating arrangements with TPT 1. All 24 charts are editable, so you can use your wording, favorite fonts, and classroom colors. Paired Pods in Rows: Best for space-saving collaboration 6.

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A Teacher’s Guide to a Better School Year

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Youre grading, planning, conferencing, emailing, managing behavior, putting out firesday after day after day. Its about choosing one area at a time where a small tweak could make a big difference in your day-to-day classroom life. Others will support your classroom management or help you set healthy boundaries.

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