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Emergency Substitute Plans

Substitute Plans

The Elephant In The Room

Fluency Passages

Elephant In The Room

Work Smarter Not Harder

Reading Specialist

Math Instruction

Second Grade Teacher

5 Reasons Why Teachers are Purchasing Memberships

Let’s face it, teaching right now is pretty rough. I’m sure that you have heard the slogans lately… “Work smarter, not harder.” or “No Prep = Priceless”, “Take back your time” etc. And all of those things are great in theory, but the elephant in the room remains. HOW DO I DO THAT AND STILL BE AN AMAZING TEACHER? I have a one-word answer for you… MEMBERSHIP!!!

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Whiteboard Classroom

Handwriting Activities

3rd Grade Classroom

Math Workshop

First Grade Teachers

First Grade Classroom

Reading Intervention

33 Teacher Ideas on Using Student Whiteboards

Do you all have a set of student whiteboards for all of your kids in your class? I have tons of student whiteboards, but in all honesty, they don't get nearly the use that they should each day. Does this sound familiar? I am lacking ideas of how to get more use out of my whiteboards. Per usual, I went to the experts in our Fearless First Grade Teachers Facebook group and asked the question. These teachers never disappoint, as I now have 33 uses for student whiteboards to share with all of you!

Have you ever experienced a student who has difficulty with waiting in line or taking turns? What about those students who may struggle with transitions or have tantrums/meltdowns? We can’t forget about those students who may move too quickly or impulsively. All of these students have one thing in common… the need of addressing their emotions and self-regulation. Let us help you to help them with these 18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation. Teaching Emotions, Class Meetings, Classroom Organisation, 2nd Grade Teacher, Self Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Listening Skills

Teaching Emotions

Class Meetings

Classroom Organisation

18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation

Have you ever experienced a student who has difficulty with waiting in line or taking turns? What about those students who may struggle with transitions or have tantrums/meltdowns? We can’t forget about those students who may move too quickly or impulsively. All of these students have one thing in common… the need of addressing their emotions and self-regulation. Let us help you to help them with these 18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation.

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Grammar Wall

Personal Word Wall

Reading Fluency Passages

Making the Most Out of Your Sound Wall

In the latest episode of our podcast, “Where the Primary Things Are”, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kristin Halverson to discuss Education to the Core’s newest resource: The Sound Wall! Have you ever thought about incorporating a sound wall into your classroom? Perhaps you were like me and wanted to, but didn’t know what to do with it. Here is our chance to learn!

18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation

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Scrabble Spelling

Spelling Practice Activities

Spelling Word Activities

Spelling Word Practice

30 Spelling Activities for ANY List of Words: Secret Code

I got tired of spending countless hours searching for and creating spelling word activities. I wanted my students' spelling word practice to be fun activities and games. So, I decided to work smarter, not harder and created EDITABLE spelling word activities for ANY word list! They are no prep, fun, and engaging! #6 and #12 are my absolute favorites!!!

Attention Getters

Teaching Classroom Management

Substitute Teaching

Classroom Behavior Management

Classroom Management Tips

Classroom Management Strategies

Student Behavior

Class Management

Middle School Classroom

25 Attention Getters to Calm A Noisy Classroom

As teachers, we know the value of having good attention getters to calm a noisy classroom. I have always wanted a comprehensive list of all of the best attention getters in one spot. If you are in need of some great attention getters to quiet your classroom, this list is just for you!

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The Science Of Reading

Renewed Buzz on the Science of Reading

Any teacher that has been in a primary classroom for some years knows that reading protocols change often. Too often, people make decisions that our curriculum needs improvement. And our teaching methods must change. And typically, it is people who do not teach young children to read that make those decisions! Right now, there are many arguing for the Science of Reading. Have you heard the buzz?

Vocabulary Activities

23 Math Read-Alouds for Primary Students

Read-aloud time is one of my favorite parts of the school day! Your students are engaged, they get to listen to fluent reading, and everyone gets to rest and reset. There are so many great skills that your students can learn from books. Read-alouds can be an introduction to any topic. So… what about using read-alouds to learn about math skills?!!!

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Homemade Bubble Solution

Cloud In A Jar

Activities For The Classroom

15 Easy Science Activities for the Classroom

Do your students love learning science? Are you finding it hard to fit in science activities during the week? We know how important it is to give our students hands-on learning experiences, and science is a great way to do that! Here are 15 easy science activities you can do with your students that are low prep and will provide great learning while having some fun.

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Transition Time In Classroom

Kindergarten Transition Activities

Classroom Transition Ideas

Classroom Transitions

6th Grade Activities

Transition Activities

Transitional Kindergarten

Classroom Expectations

Sight Word Flashcards

20 Ways to Quietly Transition Your Students

Are your students struggling with transitions? Do you find yourself spending a lot of time waiting on them to get ready for the next lesson? Or are you constantly shushing them in the hallways? Getting your students to transition quickly and quietly takes time and lots of patience. Check out these 20 ways to quickly and quietly transition your students.

25 Attention Getters to Calm A Noisy Classroom

Superhero Yoga

Time Filler Activities

Yoga Chart

Calming Activities

Word Practice

30 Quick and Easy Time-Fillers

Have a few extra minutes before... heading to a special going to lunch leaving at the end of the day expecting a guest in class and so many other things. Try a quick time-filler activity like this superhero yoga chart!

20 Social Media Hacks for Teachers

Once there were encyclopedias, then there was google, and now there is TikTok. We no longer need to hunt high and low for tips and tricks when we have Social Media Hacks for Teachers right at our fingertips every day. Because ETTC always has your back, we have done some searching for you. Here is a list of the 20 best Social Media Teacher Hacks we could find.

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Quiet Critters

Behavior Management System

Classroom Management Plan

Call And Response

Solving Word Problems

Eyes On Me

Social Emotional Skills

15 Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class

“1… 2… 3… Eyes on me” – and the talking continues. You say it a little louder, but no luck. If this is what happens to you daily, you are probably looking for some ways to quiet a chatty class. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to teach while others are talking. Find something that works best for you with this list of 15 ways to quiet a chatty class.