Finding out what works and what doesn’t work at the beginning of the school year is always a tricky proposition. Each class is so different and each student brings something new to the table that you may not have experienced before. One of the keys to creating a successful year is establishing a strong…
The First Day Back to School
by Elizabeth Supan, Guest Columnist Just the phrase itself sends shivers. Doesn’t it? I still get so nervous and excited on the night before the first day back that I have a hard time sleeping. I think the reason I am a bundle of nerves is because I want to make sure that I cover…
A Successful Learning Environment Begins with Structure
Visions of newly sharpened pencils, crisp folders, untainted glue bottles, and fresh crayons are swirling in my head right now. It’s time to go back to school! Even after spending 10 years in the classroom, I still get butterflies in my stomach to this day just thinking about the first day with a classroom full…