Are you looking for an easy Morning Meeting routine to follow? Here, I will explain the typical morning meeting routine that I (Heidi) follow. It’s filled with music and quick,…
Morning Meeting Routines That Really Work for Pre-K, TK, and K!
Getting Through a Lesson WITHOUT INTERRUPTIONS!
If you are having trouble getting through a lesson without interruptions, you’ll be happy to hear that this is a classroom management skill you can learn by changing just a…
Consequences that Teach Better Behavior (Instead of Punish)
It can be difficult to think of effective consequences that actually teach BETTER BEHAVIOR than simply punishing a child for a discipline problem! But after teaching for 35 years, I…
How to Host a Successful Parent Orientation
Do you know how to host a successful parent orientation night? Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, talking with parents at the beginning of the year can…
Tips for Teaching Sight Words Effectively in the Classroom
Here are some tips for teaching sight words effectively in the classroom, and for using Sing and Spell the Sight Words ! If you want to help your kids learn…
What’s Working in Transitional Kindergarten: Month One
School is officially in session! Here in Southern California, we are approaching the one month mark in school. Meanwhile up in Washington state, my sister’s family, along with Miss Heidi…
Must-Haves for Back to School
It’s time! Back-to-school season is upon us. Maybe you have already begun, or you could be one of the lucky ones with a few weeks left of summer! Either way,…
