organize and plan for an effective classroom

An effective classroom comes down to three things – management, organization, and planning. From the first day students step into your room each year, these three factors come into play to foster community. That's because in an effective classroom students understand what they should be doing and how to do it. They know how to treat one another and the expectations and routines that form the norms. 

However, few of us get enough support or training for how to create this effective classroom environment. That's why I've put together some of my favorite articles on the topic to help you. You'll find resources, strategies, and tips that will leave you confident that your classroom could run itself if you were out for a day. 

Getting Started: Creating an effective Classroom

Getting ready for a new school year? Check out these articles about structuring your classroom for relationship-building. These strategies and resources are designed to be used to help you get back-to-school planning off to a great start. 

Must Teach Procedures for the First Days of School
How to Plan the Perfect Classroom Layout
Easy activities to help build classroom community during the first days of the new school year.

learn more about classroom organization & planning

Looking for strategies to help your classroom run more smoothly? This is where you'll find tips and tools for classroom organization, sub prep, and more to help you stress less so you can focus more on what really matters. 

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MATH TASK CARDS
using building blocks to help struggling learners with math
How to Use PLaying Cards to Teach Math
Websites for Teaching Math Fact Practice
10 Must See Websites for Math Intervention

shop for organization & sub prep materials

Finding high-quality, engaging resources for a sub can be a challenge. Click your grade level to find ready-made sub plans that are designed to take the stress out of missing a day. 

free classroom organization tools

Trying to get your classroom organized? 

Sign up to get a free resource, new strategies, and ideas to help you create an effective classroom this school year. Whether you're stressed about having a substitute or trying to get your ducks in a row for organizing your teacher binder, I've got you covered. 

Free Sub Binder

FREE SUB BINDER TEMPLATES

Save time by getting your sub binder organized and ready in advance. This fillable freebie has everything you need to prep for your substitute all year long. Just enter your info to access your copy now. 

Free Teacher Binder

CLASSROOM BINDER

Get organized with this fillable classroom binder template. With multiple options including full color, low-color, and black & white, you'll find everything you need. Just add textboxes and type in your own information.

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