After thinking through all of things classroom management, I remembered one of the simplest procedures I implemented a few years ago. I used to call it the Panther Express Card, because we were Panthers :) I made a few modifications and now call it an Express Card. I love using it in class! Basically every student receives one each grading period. I copy it onto colored card stock ...
6 Steps to a More Peaceful Classroom (Part 1)
As a teacher it is common to hear phrases like, "this has been the most difficult year" or "I am counting down until May". In fact, I have said those same things multiple times. Putting paper to pencil, I came up with a list of six key steps to a more peaceful classroom. Over the next three days week I will be sharing these steps, so that we can start the year off right with a ...