Classroom Routines

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It’s Monday!

Posted by Diane Badden on 17 Oct 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Routines, Teachers and Teaching

Sometimes Mondays can be a drag, can’t they?

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!)

Million-Buck Giveaway Reminder

Posted by Diane Badden on 20 May 2011 | Posted in: Classroom Routines, Kindergarten, Planning and Curriculum, Teachers and Teaching, The Mailbox

Ha! That title drew you in, didn’t it? Read more at the blog.

Student Portfolios

Posted by Diane Badden on 25 Oct 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Management, Classroom Routines, Drawings and Giveaways

I have a bunch of questions about student portfolios! In fact, I have so many questions that I think it’s only fair to make this a giveaway post!

Student Homework

Posted by Diane Badden on 08 Oct 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Routines

So what’s up with homework these days? Do you assign your students homework? Do you have a weekly homework plan? Does your school have a homework policy?

Eyes and Ears, Please!

Posted by Diane Badden on 24 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Routines

Since it’s back-to-school time, I’m thinking a quick warm-up of teacher phrases might be fun! I feel certain y’all have some great ones. What are your favorites?

Book Drawing Countdown

Posted by Diane Badden on 17 Jun 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Routines

My day got off to a bit of a shaky start. I overslept, jumped out of bed, and immediately stepped on my cat’s tail. Not a great way to start the morning!

A Different Kind of Valentine’s Day!

Posted by Sharon M. Tresino on 12 Feb 2010 | Posted in: Classroom Routines, Holiday and Seasonal

I’ve always enjoyed Valentine’s Day! Each year my students would make cute cardholders, and we’d put them in alphabetical order on the window ledge. The kids could hardly wait to deliver their valentines. But what they enjoyed even more was opening all their cards.

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.

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.

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