When it comes to running centers in a primary classroom, there are so many things to figure out an manage. Let’s walk through a day in the life of a 1st grade teacher, Valerie, and how she runs centers in her classroom. I often get questions about how I run
A few years ago, Valerie, a first grade teacher, decided to introduce morning tubs into the daily classroom routine. It quickly became a favorite part of the day—not just for the students, but for the teacher as well. Let’s walk through her morning tub routine. A few years ago, I
Getting ready for the first week of school? Even a few weeks into summer, I’m already searching for fresh ideas to make that busy week smooth and fun. The secret is to over plan. The more prepared you are, the less stress you’ll feel when things don’t go perfectly. Here’s
Classroom clean up routines help students build responsibility, teamwork, and independence while keeping your classroom organized and calm. Simple strategies like assigning jobs, using timers, adding games, and offering small rewards can make clean up time faster and more fun for students in grades PreK–5. Keeping a classroom clean can
A simple “no throwing scraps away until the project is finished” rule can prevent missing craft pieces, reduce interruptions, and make classroom craft time much less stressful. featured image As you may already know, I LOVE making crafts with my class. Crafts motivate my students to write better stories, think
