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Ideas for Teaching Fun and Interactive Classroom Procedures
Teaching classroom procedures at the beginning of the year is one of the most important things you...
Ideas for Teaching Fun and Interactive Classroom Procedures
Teaching classroom procedures at the beginning of the year is one of the most important things you can do to guarantee a successful school year. The good news is: it doesn’t have to be dry and boring! It can actually be activities that students ask to do over and over...
Ideas for Teaching Fun and Interactive Classroom Procedures
Teaching classroom procedures at the beginning of the year is one of the most important things you can do to guarantee a successful school year. The good news is: it doesn’t have to be dry and boring! It can actually be activities that students ask to do over and over...
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6 Ways to Not Feel Isolated as a New Teacher (Especially if Teaching Virtually)
Being a new teacher, (even in the best of times) can sometimes be a lonely experience. You may...
“Quick Fixes” To Use Instead Of Punishment When Dealing With Challenging Student Behavior
In last week's blog, I talked about the 3 things that don't help with student behavior and one of...
Why These 3 Things DON’T Help Improve Student Behavior (and Actually Make Them Worse)
Learning how to improve student behavior: This is one of the toughest parts of teaching for so...
6 Things Special Education Teachers Wish General Education Teachers Knew
When it comes to understanding special education and the IEP process, there are many things that...
How to Continue On with Virtual Teaching – Free Training
As so many teachers and students continue on with virtual teaching and learning, I thought it...
How to Identify the Behavior You Want to See (In 3 Easy Steps)
This time of the school year can often bring out the most challenging of student behavior. Add in...
10 Quick and Actionable Steps to Dealing with Classroom Behavior
Setting up a classroom management/behavior program in your classroom can sometimes feel...
Bite-Sized Behavior Plan: Stay on the Zoom Call
The great thing about behavior is that there is always something we can do to make the behavior...
Implementing Accommodations and Modifications While Teaching Virtually
I've heard from so many teachers these last few weeks how they are struggling with understanding,...
How to Use Reinforcement in a Virtual Setting
Setting up a reinforcement program can sometimes seem complicated and overwhelming and the idea of...
How to Build Your Classroom Community (Virtually or In-Person)
It can feel like there is absolutely no way to build a community when we aren't face to face with...
12 Things You Should Do TODAY to Prepare for Your Virtual Classroom
As many of us head into a school year filled with many unknowns, it might feel like there's...
Classroom Management Techniques for Tough Behavior
Although most teachers have not been teaching the traditional way, most cities and states are...
Tips for Teacher Interviews: 11 Things You Need to Know Before Your Next (or First!!) Teacher Interview
You filled out the application and received the call for an interview - Congratulations! But, do...
6 Reasons Classroom Management Systems are Critical for New Teachers
Educating kids in the classroom setting isn’t an easy task. Without a classroom management system...
5 Things I Learned Spending Time with New Teachers: Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers
I was so thrilled to spend a weekend with new educators at the CTA New Educator weekend in...
Resource Spotlight: Classroom Behavior Resources – Checklist for Teachers
Classroom Behavior Resources for Overwhelmed Teachers When it comes to classroom behavior...
Resource Spotlight: Reinforcement Surveys
Reinforcement is our power. It’s really what makes or breaks a classroom. That’s why it’s so that...
Resource Spotlight: End of the Week Check-In
It’s so important at the end of each week to really check in with yourself about how the week...
Resource Spotlight: IEP Agenda Page for Teachers
One of my favorite resources is the IEP Agenda Resource. (Grab yours HERE!) It’s designed for new...
5 Alternatives to Punishment to Turn Your Classroom from Chaos to Calm!
Being a teacher is hard and being a teacher when you have students with behaviors that disrupt...
5 Things I Learned Working on Both “Sides” of Special Education
Over the last 25 years, I have worked in very low socio-economic schools and very high...
Meet Brandie
As an educator for over 30 years I’ve been a special education teacher, behaviorist, mentor teacher, staff trainer, and administrator. I know the doubts and frustration that can overwhelm you as a teacher. I've unfortunately felt the lack of support and feeling of isolation.
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