Classroom Management
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Too Much Talking
Posted by Diane Badden on 27 Jan 2012 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
According to a recent poll at themailbox.com, managing student talking is one of the biggest challenges today’s teachers face. I can’t honestly say these results surprised me. (Read more at the Blog!)
The Reality of Teaching Small Groups
Posted by Diane Badden on 16 Jan 2012 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
Teaching a small group of students sure sounds like a piece of cake, doesn’t it? However, I think you’ll agree (and let me know if you don’t!) that, in reality, small-group time can be the most challenging part of a teacher’s day. (Read more at the Blog!)
December Switcheroo
Posted by Diane Badden on 30 Nov 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management
Here’s a quick question for y’all! (Read more at the Blog!)
Golden Timesaving Tools
Posted by Diane Badden on 28 Oct 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
I can’t think of a teacher who doesn’t wish for more minutes (hours?) per day, can you? Well, trust me, your peeps here at The Mailbox understand your needs! (Read more at the Blog!)
Five Must-Dos for Back-to-School
Posted by Diane Badden on 10 Aug 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Classroom Routines, Planning and Curriculum, Teachers and Teaching
Okay, y’all! I’m thinking some of you are already preparing (or thinking about preparing) your classrooms for the start of school. (Read more at the Blog!)
Making a Seating Chart
Posted by Diane Badden on 25 Jul 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
Y’all know I’m flying to Kentucky soon, right? Well, when I made my seat selections, it got me thinking about classroom seating charts. (Read more at the Blog!)
End-of-the-School-Year Activities
Posted by Diane Badden on 31 May 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Drawings and Giveaways, Inspiration and Motivation, Teachers and Teaching
If you’ve successfully completed the school year, congrats to you! If not, hang in there. (Read more at the blog!)
What About Freckles?
Posted by Diane Badden on 24 May 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Meet the Mailbox®
Does your classroom pet have summer vacation plans? I never had a classroom pet---however, at the end of my first year teaching... (Read more at the blog!)
End-of-the-Day Chaos
Posted by Diane Badden on 19 May 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management
The last five minutes of the school day: Some days, it’s smooth sailing. Other days, it feels like a perfect storm of classroom commotion. What’s your solution to end-of-the-day chaos? Comment on the blog for your chance to win a prize!
An End-of-the-Year Lesson
Posted by Diane Badden on 16 May 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Teachers and Teaching
After my fourth or fifth year of teaching, it dawned on me (duh!) that I was always the last teacher to check out at the end of the school year. Read more at the blog.
