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 As we roll into November, the holiday season starts to peek around the corner, and with it comes a flurry of activities, conferences, and grading. But let’s face it: as educators, we often get so wrapped up in our students and classrooms that we forget to take care of our number one asset—ourselves! This month at Young Educational Solutions, we’re focusing on self-care and wellness. Why? Because you deserve it! Taking time to recharge isn't just important; it’s essential to being the best version of yourself for your students. So, grab a cozy blanket and a cup of tea, and let’s dive into how you can make self-care a priority this November. 1.  The Gratitude Jar: A November Twist Encourage yourself (and maybe even your students!) to create a gratitude jar. Each day, write down one thing you're thankful for, whether it’s a student’s breakthrough moment, a colleague’s support, or simply the quiet of the morning before school starts. By the end of the month, you'll have a coll...

 Do you know your preferred style of classroom management?  It is important to really understand your classroom management style because it could impact the type of students you produce. Research shows that your classroom management style results in characteristic behaviors in your students. Effective classroom management is a cornerstone of successful teaching. Different educators have different approaches to maintaining a productive and harmonious classroom environment. Understanding various classroom management styles can help teachers find the best strategies to meet their unique needs and those of their students. Let's explore some common classroom management styles and their key characteristics. 1. Authoritative Classroom Management Characteristics: High expectations for behavior and academic performance Clear rules and consistent enforcement Warm, supportive teacher-student relationships Emphasis on student independence and self-discipline Pros: Creates a structured env...

Data is the so important to analyzed and used to help drive your instruction in your classroom. Data is also used to help build relationships with students and create a positive classroom culture. Standardized testing data can be helpful, but the data you collect throughout the year is much more valuable. The data you collect in your class each day will help influence the how, who, what, when, where, and why of your teaching. Data is like a road map. You have a final destination, and your journey to get there includes a few pitstops. These pitstops are your formative and summative assessments. The assessments will help you determine which direction you take, move ahead, take a detour, or even a u-turn. Here are a few ways to collect student data and use it in your lass: Using programs such as Mastery Connect, Quizizz, and Kahoot that gives immediate feedback is a great resource to collect data. When I was a math teacher, I always required students to show all work, this is an essential...

 A consequence is defined as a result or effect of an action or condition. We usually assigned a consequence to a student when he/she isn’t following expectations.  Consequences can be positive or negative. Usually positive consequences will reinforce a behavior or expectation you want to see. Negative consequences typically make a behavior or expectation less likely to happen.  Both types of consequences can be used in your classroom. The key is to use less negative consequences and more positive consequences.  It’s also important to make sure you are given negative consequences that relates to the expectation not being followed. They should be reasonable and logical.  When giving consequences remember: Don’t forget your teacher demeanor. Be calm, yet firm.  Give a warning to give the student time to fix the behavior. Unless the behavior warrants an immediate negative consequence.  Follow through! If you say you’re going to do it…do it.  Be fair ...

Distractions are the biggest issues in many classrooms. Distractions are anything that interrupts learning. From blurting out to getting out of seats during inappropriate times.  Distractions are contagious! When it happens, usually others will follow. So how do we stop or at least minimize them? First we need to identify the distractions you want to handle in your classroom. For example, for me it’s: Voice Levels Blurting Out Getting out of seats  Bathroom during instructional time Once you’ve identified the distractions now it’s time to put a plan in place to model what it looks like, maybe what it doesn’t look like, how to provide warnings (individual and class), or incentives, and logical consequences.  Let’s take Voice Levels In my class I have posters to help remind students of our voice levels. We have 0 - Silence, 1 - A Whisper , 2….. Model for students what each one sounds like.  Let me practice.  Play a game…Teacher vs Students Call out a Level and if ...

  Let's dive into some strategies and resources to help you understand the 10 Rules of Math Instruction... Thou Shall Not dismiss students' questions as unimportant or irrelevant. Strategy:  Encourage a culture of curiosity by saying, "That's a great question!" and providing thoughtful answers. Create a question box where students can anonymously submit questions to be addressed later. Use digital tools to allow students to ask questions. Thou Shall Not use fear or intimidation as a teaching strategy. Strategy:  Foster a positive classroom environment by using praise and constructive feedback. Focus on growth and effort rather than punishment for mistakes. Thou Shall Not assume all students understand without checking for comprehension and understanding. Strategy:  Regularly use formative assessments like exit tickets, quizzes, or thumbs up/down to gauge understanding and adjust instruction accordingly. Thou Shall Not neglect the importance of real-world applicati...