Monthly Archives: September 2014

5 Tips for Establishing Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships

Building a strong relationship with parents is one of the most important steps a teacher can take towards establishing a productive and rewarding school year.  As a teacher and a parent, I have learned to appreciate the value of a strong home–school relationship and the positive impact it can have on a child’s educational experience.  … Continue reading 5 Tips for Establishing Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships »

Border Trim Pumpkin Lantern Tutorial

Have you started thinking about Halloween decorations for the classroom yet?  If you have leftover border trim around, this easy hanging pumpkin lantern is a great way to transition your classroom into October. Materials: (3) 36” Orange Border Trim (1) Green Border Trim Ribbon Scissors Stapler Glue   Instructions: 1) Cut your orange border trim into … Continue reading Border Trim Pumpkin Lantern Tutorial »

3 Classroom Behavior Management Tools for Success

Erin here, from Creating & Teaching! Today I’m going to share some classroom behavior management tools and strategies for success that I use in my classroom. Don’t worry, these behavior strategies don’t have anything to do with a color clip chart. I use a color clip chart in my classroom and I went one year … Continue reading 3 Classroom Behavior Management Tools for Success »