by bmelsby | Aug 31, 2023 | classroom management
How to Build and Maintain a Strong Classroom Culture by Brad Melsby – August 31, 2023 Nearly every classroom devotes time in the first week to building a culture. Unfortunately, too many teachers believe that with a few get-to-know-you activities or...
by bmelsby | Aug 29, 2023 | classroom management
Which of These Popular Classroom Management Styles Are You? by Brad Melsby – updated October 15, 2024 For better or worse, we exist in a “tips and tricks” world. Let’s say you’re looking online for advice on classroom management, you’d instantly find the...
by bmelsby | Aug 29, 2023 | instruction, new teacher
How to Lessen The Teacher Grading Burden by Brad Melsby – updated February 19, 2025 Assign work, collect work, grade work. This familiar grading routine feels overwhelming at times, especially at the secondary level where roster totals can reach over 150...
by bmelsby | Aug 29, 2023 | classroom management
How to Streamline the First Five Minutes of Class by Brad Melsby – updated November 21, 2023 As the saying goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” This may be true in life, but it doesn’t apply to your 5th-period class. That’s because...
by bmelsby | Aug 17, 2023 | classroom management
Three Classroom Policies And Procedures You Need to Decide Right Now by Brad Melsby – updated August 2, 2024 As a new teacher, one of your primary goals for the start of the year is to establish a positive and productive learning environment. The implementation...
