If you have some things that have been bothering you about your classroom (and don’t we all), you don’t have to just accept that this is how things are.
You can improve your classroom, and you can create an environment that is not only conducive for the students to learn but will also leave you smiling at the end of the day.
To help you plan, we’ve assembled a list of some of our most popular and practical posts about various classroom issues.
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Our Most Popular Teaching Posts:
How to Calm a Disruptive Class: The Quick & Easy Method that Saved My Sanity
Real Advice for Teachers from Teachers
Classroom Management Concepts I Wish I Had Understood as a First-Year Teacher
Dealing with Discouraging Days
Handling Students’ Complaints and Not-so-sincere Questions: 5 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
What to Do With the Kid Who’s Driving You Crazy
If Your Class is Out of Control
What to Do With the Parent Who’s Driving You Crazy
What to Do When a Student Won’t Learn
When Your First Year Teaching is Harder Than You Thought It’d Be
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Other Helpful Posts
How to be a Professional Teacher Without Being Distant
Why We Need to Deal with Problems Before They’re Problems
How to Prevent Discipline Problems
How to Communicate More Effectively with Parents
5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Writing in Your Classroom
How Do You Know When to Give Mercy?
Yes, You Can Challenge Your Brightest Students
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The Whole Package
If you really want to transform your classroom, you’ll want to grab a copy of my e-book Create Your Dream Classroom. Designed to save the sanity of new teachers and to bring fresh ideas to veterans, it’s the perfect book to help you conquer the learning curve and create the classroom you’ve always wanted. You can find out more about it here or order it here.
What changes are you planning to make in your classroom? What areas are your biggest challenges? Share you thoughts or ask a question with a comment below.
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