by bmelsby | Sep 9, 2024 | classroom management, instruction
Beyond Icebreakers: Purposeful Get-to-Know-You Activities for New Teachers by Brad Melsby – September 9, 2024 Even veteran teachers remark that the first week of school can feel like traveling through unfamiliar waters. Lost in a sea of icebreakers and without...
by bmelsby | Sep 3, 2024 | classroom management, new teacher
Five Essential Sections of a Syllabus and How to Write Them by Amanda Melsby – September 3, 2024 This guide will walk you through five essential sections of a syllabus. A course syllabus is like a contract or written agreement between parties. If any disputes...
by bmelsby | Aug 29, 2024 | classroom management
Three New Teacher Classroom Management Problems I See and How to Address Them by Amanda Melsby – August 29, 2024 Supporting new teachers has been a major part of my job as a school administrator for the last 12 years. In my experience, most new teachers...
by bmelsby | May 30, 2024 | classroom management
Classroom Setup Ideas That Will Simplify Your Classroom Management by Brad Melsby – updated May 29, 2024 Desks arranged in groups typically result in more off-task conversations than other formations. As a newer teacher, your success in the classroom will...
by bmelsby | May 21, 2024 | classroom management
Classroom Management for the Confrontation-Averse Teacher by Brad Melsby – May 27, 2024 One of the more challenging parts of a teacher’s job is occasionally assuming the role of authority figure. Disciplining students can be especially unpleasant for those of...
by bmelsby | May 21, 2024 | classroom management
Classroom Rules and Procedures: How to Tackle Your First Two Weeks by Brad Melsby – May 27, 2024 30 desks. Small-ish classroom. 180 school days. You need a plan. Perhaps you’ve heard advice like this about the start of school. “Do classroom rules...
