On rainy days, the children get restless and need exercise. Here are some dance videos on Youtube that I put on for Primary students. The first three videos have set steps. The last two videos are...
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Co-operative Students are Great!
You know, 90% of the students are really great and co-operative. Really, 80% will do the work when you ask them to. I mean it’s the 60% that really want to learn that make it worth while substitute...
What to do When Students Give Attitude
Don’t shoot them with a banana!! 1. Ignore it. If it’s not a big deal – if they’re leaving soon, or if it’s the last day in June, ignoring it is the most stress free way to handle attitude. 2. My...
Students Will Do Their Work if You …
When students are just not settling down to do their work, just before you go crazy, here are a few ideas to try out… 1. Have a race (this really only works with primary grades). 2. Offer incentives...
Free Preview of Entire Text of “Reaching and Teaching Them All”
"Reaching and Teaching Them All" is Pembroke Publisher's Book of the Month in November. See a free preview of the entire text by clicking this link See Free Preview Here Over and over again, I hear...
What to do When a Student Gets Violent
Unfortunately, violence does happen in the classroom and you will probably come across at least one incident in your teaching career. It is good to have a plan in advance because it is usually...
Hilarious “Are You Married?” Conversations with Students
Sometimes my attempts to be funny are overshadowed by the student’s response. The often ask: Ms. Yuill, are you married? I usually respond: No – why do you know someone for me? And one day, a grade...
3 Classroom Games to Fill Time
The teacher didn’t leave enough work and there’s 2 hours of school left! Ok, I’m exaggerating – but only slightly! You need an incentive or the students need a break or you need a break from gr. 8...