How to Prepare for Your First PE Class of the Year

Hopefully you enjoyed your summer break!  If you’re reading this, you’re thinking about getting ready for the first day of class. I applaud you for planning ahead. There are some teachers who show up the first week and do all … Read More



Back to School Tips for PE Teachers

Welcome to the start of back to school, Physical Education teachers! Are you excited that the school year is about to start? Are you nervous? Or are you like me, thinking to yourself, “What in the world am I going … Read More


Bucket Filler Bulletin Board for the Classroom

Are you a Bucket Filler or a Bucket Dipper?  Bucket Filling is a social emotional and character building practice that is taking place in classrooms and early education programs all over.  Playing off of the golden rule “To treat others … Read More



KISS – First Day Tips for Kindergarten Teachers

Keep It Simple Strategies (KISS)  Our keep it simple strategies articles showcase great ideas for classroom management. Sometimes I’ve thought that if it weren’t for the ideas of teachers who went before me, I’d go mad. It’s the little things … Read More


6 Items to Create an Organized Classroom

Organization plays a huge support role in managing your classroom. Easy access to materials and an understanding of classroom flow can have a dramatic effect on student learning. Teachers need to consider special needs of students, room for themselves to walk … Read More