Classroom Management
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The Unexpected
Posted by Diane Badden on 01 Jul 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management
Teaching is full of the unexpected, wouldn’t you agree? No matter how carefully a teacher plans her day (I’m going to sound like a weather forecaster now), there’s a 90% chance that the unexpected will happen.
Fire Drill!
Posted by Diane Badden on 25 Jun 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
Yep, we just had one---a fire drill, that is! Took me right back to my teaching days. I grabbed my checklist and bolted downstairs. As a teacher, I took fire drills seriously and so did my students.
Wow!
Posted by Diane Badden on 15 Jun 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, The Mailbox Books
It’s June 15, and you know what that means: the 15 new books I told you about last week are now on TheMailbox.com! And, of course...
Whoosh!
Posted by Diane Badden on 11 May 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management
Wow! Do you feel as though May is flying by at warp speed? I sure do. And I’m not the one who’s looking at wrapping up a school year and closing out a classroom in the next few weeks.
Need a Sub?
Posted by Diane Badden on 26 Apr 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Meet the Mailbox®
Have I mentioned that I have two furry children, Lexie and Theo? When I head out of town as I did this past weekend, my sweet friend Lynn stays with them.
Library Lovers’ Month
Posted by Sherry McGregor on 26 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
I’m not sure how I missed it, but did you know that February is Library Lovers’ Month? The library---any library---is my favorite place to be! I love the feeling that settles over me the minute I walk in. The rows of bookshelves lined with books are filled with opportunity.
What’s on Your Mind?
Posted by Hope Spencer on 22 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
As I drove to work this morning, my thoughts were spinning. Truthfully, they usually are. My brain seems to always be filled! There are small, nagging concerns, such as the pile of laundry that always seems to be waiting and the demanding grocery list in my purse. There are medium-size concerns, such as thank-you notes that should be written and craft projects I want to make.
Setting the Scene
Posted by Hope Spencer on 10 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Classroom Routines, Grade 1, Grades 2-3, Intermediate, Kindergarten, Preschool, Teachers and Teaching, The Mailbox
One of the things I miss most about my classroom is the wonderful routine of decorating it to match the current season or holiday. I had so much fun creating the colorful bulletin boards, displays, and window decorations that gave my classroom a timely feel as well as an energizing face-lift.
Dear Parents…
Posted by Amy Erickson on 08 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management
Recently I visited several classrooms without even leaving my office. How did I manage that? By using my computer! I found some great teacher blogs and class Web sites, and I had a wonderful time getting a glimpse of what some teachers and kids are doing in their classrooms.
It’s Time for a Snack—Who’s Hungry?
Posted by Jen Bragg on 29 Jan 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Classroom Routines, Teachers and Teaching
As I write this blog entry, the clock before me is clicking closer to 10:00, and that means…snacktime. Every morning I take a short break and refuel. Usually I opt for fruit or a granola bar, but occasionally I give in to my salty cravings and nibble on some chips. When I can, I like to read something light and fun while I snack. It reminds me of snacktime with my second graders in California.
