Even if summer break has just started, teacher brains are always thinking of the next school year. Part of the fun of a new school year is setting up your classroom. One of the best parts to personalize is the whiteboard! The options are endless and but the impact can be big! A magnetic favorite […]

What exactly is a focus wall? It’s an intentional area of the classroom that displays learning targets, as well as the curriculum for the week.

The wall space under classroom whiteboards is usually overlooked as storage space but you may be surprised to find that many types of classroom tools can be stored there without becoming a hindrance t

Classroom Management: Using a WOW Board No comments Classroom Management, student recognition, WOW board Have you heard of the WOW board? This tool is not a brand new idea, but I only started using it last year. And, I intend to keep using it! Using a WOW board is a great (and super easy) way to recognize individual students and reward their choices, achievements, and efforts. It is also a great way to boost self-esteem too. What is it? The board is simply a table that is printed onto poster…

So, I just realized that I never posted my classroom pictures. Yes, school started in August and it is now almost February...better late than never? This is probably the first year that I am truly happy with the way my room turned out. Last year I was in Montana the week before school so I felt rushed to get things ready, and every year before that I've had to switch rooms, which is always chaos. Here is the finished product. Reading Area with a Dr. Seuss poster that I made. another view of…

Let's talk about classroom library organization using book spine labels! These labels with transform how you organize your classroom library!

Check out these whiteboard organization ideas for elementary teachers that make organizing and managing classroom dry erase boards easy!

This Date Flip Chart is the PERFECT addition to your classroom! And the best part?! It matches the newest decor bundles in my TPT store AND you can hang it on your whiteboard with a magnetic curtain rod!