Thinking in Primary

Well I've been working like crazy trying to get my room just right.  It seems that every project that I do needs to be re-done at least twice.  But, it's starting to come together.  I did get a chance to make new math journal labels and writing folder labels.  I hope that somebody can use them!  They fit avery 5163. Thanks for stopping by! Jody Math Journal Labels Writing Folder Labels Pin It

My Teachers Pay Teachers giveaway ends tomorrow!  Click  here  to enter! Here are my math station labels.  I have used  a few different variations over the years.  The best tip I ever got was from my friend Casey who taught me to print two copies.  One for the tub of materials and one for the ceiling!  That way the kids always know where the materials go!  I print up an extra copy for the shelf too, that way it's easier for kids to put materials away too! Math Station labels Thanks for stopping by!  Don't forget to leave a comment or become a follower if you like what you see! Jody

I'm joining in with  Miss Kindergarten's  classroom management linky party! I think the most important thing with classroom management is taking the time to really teach and practice the rules.  I've been reading The Daily 5 and I love their method of having a student (one who is having a little trouble) model the inappropriate behavior first, and then model the appropriate behavior.  I think modeling is so important so I try to always use a soft voice and nice words myself (sounds easy enough but we've all had our moments)! I've also used Kelso's Choices  for the past few years.  We spend quite a bit of time role playing how to make good choices. For monitoring behavior, I use a red, yellow, green, purple behavior card system.  Students start on green and like the traditional red-yellow-green system they move to yellow or red if they make bad choices.  The purple card is my reward system.  It's pretty easy for kids to get on purple at the ...