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Transitioning Back to School

Well, folks, it’s that time again. August. Professional development in Arkansas starts back in less than a week, and students will be back in the

Classroom Décor Ideas for Secondary Teachers

One of my favorite parts of a new school year is setting up my classroom! I enjoy decorating and organizing my own house and a

Magnets in the Classroom

Eight ways to Use Classroom Space Efficiently with Magnets Using magnets in the classroom is a great way to increase efficiency! Teachers can use them

Using Class Time Efficiently : Hall Passes

As a teacher who loves to maximize every minute of class time, I struggle with bathroom breaks. And as a teacher whose classroom is extremely

Bell Work : A Tool for Classroom Efficiency

Also known as a bell ringer, do-now, entry ticket, etc., bell work is the task students are expected to begin working on as soon as

Boom Cards in the Secondary Classroom

A couple years ago, another teacher asked me if I made or used Boom Cards. I sort of rolled my eyes and insisted they were

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