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10 Things To Do Before the First Day of School

July 22 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

before first day to do list for teachers

Back to school time is hectic for every teacher, and they all have to-do lists more than a mile long!  In this post I'll share ways to be proactive and important tasks you can tackle ahead of time. Here are ten things teachers can do before the first day that will set you on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School Tagged With: back to school, classroom management, first day of school, lesson plans, organization, procedures

10 Clever Chalkboard and Burlap Classroom Decor Ideas

July 3 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

Chalkboard and Burlap Classroom Decor

During the school year, most teachers and students spend more time at school than they do at home. The classroom is their home away from home. In this post I’ll show you budget-friendly ways to create a beautiful and organized learning environment using burlap and chalkboard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management Tagged With: back to school, classroom, decor, organization

10 Easy Steps to an Organized Classroom

June 21 By Linda Kamp 3 Comments

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Organizing your classroom can be a daunting task. Keeping it that way all year can be even harder. It seems the younger the grade level, the more stuff you have and use! These 10 easy classroom organization ideas will start you in the right direction and help keep you and your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Classroom Management Tagged With: back to school, classroom, management, organization

End of The Year Teacher Traps to Avoid-What You Can Do Instead

April 18 By Linda Kamp 2 Comments

Avoid these end of the year classroom management mistakes that tired teachers can easily make. These easy ideas for teachers show what you can do instead to keep your students engaged and your classroom running smoothly until the end of the year.

As the end of the year approaches it's easy for tired teachers to start letting their classroom management slip. They truly don't mean to and swore they wouldn't. With all of the special events, field trips, and changes to your schedule it's easy to fall into these end of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, End of Year Activities, Popular Posts Tagged With: classroom management, organization

10 Tips for Packing Your Classroom That Make Set Up A Snap!

May 16 By Linda Kamp 13 Comments

  Packing up your classroom at the end of the year can be a daunting task. Teachers are tired and end of year classroom organization has probably long since gone by the wayside. Over the years I've learned how to make packing up a lot less stressful, and with a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, End of Year Activities Tagged With: end of year, organization

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