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Learn the systems to confidently leave at contract time so you can thrive in and out of the classroom.

Discover how to create a self-running classroom where students follow routines and manage themselves—so you can sip your coffee in peace. Learn 3 key strategies every teacher needs.

How to Get Your Students to Run the Classroom While You Sip Your Coffee classroom management Jul 30, 2025

When I first started teaching, I never actually got to teach.

Instead, I was constantly managing sideline conversations, redirecting students who were out of their seats, and trying to get everyone o...

Tired of yelling to get your students to listen? Learn how I transformed my classroom with clear expectations, consistent consequences, and intentional voice levels—without ever raising my voice.

How I Finally Got My Students to Listen Without Yelling classroom management Jul 30, 2025

The other day, I had a really interesting conversation on one of my social media posts.

Someone commented:
"All good teachers yell or raise their voice at their students—it’s just what you have to do....

Wondering if your classroom management is back-to-school ready? Take this 10-question yes-or-no quiz to see where you stand—and get personalized support to start the year strong.

Quiz: Is Your Classroom Management Ready for Back To School? classroom management Jul 30, 2025

When I first started teaching, I thought I had everything I needed for classroom management.

I had my clip charts.
I had my think sheets.
I even laminated my procedures and taped them on the wall.

But...

Struggling with classroom management? Discover how I found my unique teaching style and how you can too—plus take the first step toward finding classroom strategies that actually work for you.

How I Found My Classroom Management Style (And How You Can Too) classroom management Jul 30, 2025

When I first started teaching, I did what everyone else was doing.
Clip charts, desk pets, blurt beans, student stores, taking away recess—if it was trending on Pinterest, I tried it.

But here's the t...

I am diving into my top classroom management strategies for new teachers who are ready to run the classroom of their dreams WITHOUT feeling like they have to be mean. We'll be diving into the importance of boundaries, how to be consistent with them, how to be 'nice' without letting your students walk all over you, and how you can find classroom management strategies that actually work for you and your unique classroom.

How to Stop Feeling Like a 'Mean Teacher' When Holding Students Accountable classroom management Mar 24, 2025

Have you ever felt like the ‘mean teacher’ for simply holding your students accountable?

I remember during my student teaching, I encountered some truly wonderful teachers who created a warm and enga...

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