Classroom Supplies

Unfortunately summer is ending fast and those of us who teach are starting to think of new things we can add to our classroom to not only make it more productive but more fun as well. I have found that adding some fun ways for children to take control of their own education can help provide an easier year for the whole class. Some great classroom supplies that you can add to your classroom include a yacker tracker. This is a stop light that enables the children to see when they are getting too loud. I love active classrooms but I hate being a noise monitor too. With this classroom supply, children can be in control of their own noise and you will be amazed at how it works. The children love it. I think it is a great investment. You can even set the stop light to your comfort level. Children really learn well when they are given the opportunity to explore and chat with one another. If you like group work in your classroom this classroom supply is a must! Enjoy!

Class Room Games and Class Room Activities

I am about to start teaching again after being home with my kids, I am so excited but feel I have been out of the loop for a while. The biggest concern I have is when the kids finish their work, what are some good ideas for them to do so they are still learning and not just wasting time?

One of the best things I have found as a Math teacher is to have great puzzles and games for them to do. You will find that puzzles are a great challenge for the mind. I have found a few puzzles that have shapes and you have to recreate pictures. It is a great usable time filler. Also try some class room games and class room activities. A great thing that I have recently found is Early Finisher Cards from Mailbox. You will love these sturdy pre-made subject specific cards for the kids to do. You can even use these cards for work station activities if you are running out of ideas and need some small group instruction time. You can group them according to skill and let the kids go through at their own pace. Blocus is a great class room game too. Giving children freedom and time to manipulate challenging games and activities will prove to not only make your classroom fun but increase their brain power too.