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Turn off your phone whenever you don’t want to be disturbed. Subscribe to periodicals that condense the news In using a “Things To Do” list: Batching- Put things in groups:  Phone calls, errands, letter writing, email. Don’t put too many things on your list or you will be overwhelmed and not get anything done. Give…

1. Recognize your limitations and don’t pretend you can know or do it all. 2. Can’t side with kids.  You need to know the whole story anyway. 3. Need to be on a first name basis.  Meet parents and work to build friendships with them. 4. Don’t always be the barriers of bad news.  Keep your complaining to yourself…

On Wednesdays I have different group of children cycle through my class.  I am often amazed how different they respond the same material being presented to each class.  Some kids like to join the discussion while other groups will hardly talk.  I listed some good ideas to consider when leading a discussion.  I hope will…

I am always being asked about ideas for classroom management.  I strongly recommend a relationship with the child and simply show delight for having the child in your classroom.  The way we approach these children can set the climate of your classroom for success. It takes time to develop relationships and always starts with learning…