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Supporting Educators in Building Positive Classroom Communities

Simple management systems, strategies and activities for educators passionate about teaching.

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I’m Angel and when I first started teaching, I wish I had known how important classroom community was to helping students learn.

Yes I did the clip charts, the treasure boxes and other rewards to build classroom community. However I learned that these ideas are not effective for authentic and positive classroom culture.

Now I draw from my 25 years in education to help you develop a welcoming classroom. I will teach you about clear structures, community strategies and engaging activities.

So pull up a seat and get comfy and let’s enhance your classroom community!

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I can help you with my resources for social emotional learning, community building and critical thinking with would you rather questions and activities. There are also math and spelling card games to build fluency and engagement.

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Strategies and Activities

In my blog posts I share ideas, tips and strategies for building classroom community and helping to keep students engaged in learning. I also help solve organizational and classroom management issues.

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You know that building classroom community is important! You’re trying different strategies and still not sure. Let me help you! I’ll teach you the necessary components so that you can create a positive learning environment for both you and your students! I can’t wait to support you!

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"I used this with my EL students to discuss the expectations of using our dialogue journals in class. Then afterwards, I had them paste the sort to the inside of the journals, so that they can use it as a point of reference whenever it is needed. Very helpful to have found this tool. Thank you!"

"This is such a great resource for my struggling kiddos! Thank you!".

"This resource gives students concrete expectations to observe while in-class reading."

"My students can’t ever get enough of “Would you rather”. Perfect for Back to school in January.."

"It was a great way for us to have some fun together during advisory. This saved me time of thinking of my own questions so I could use that time doing something else. It would certainly work for any age group - kids just like the questions and the "debate" that goes with it."

"Great resource to use during our Morning Meeting for Would You Rather Wednesdays! The kids love these discussions."

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First Day of School

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Helping teachers build positive classroom connections is my passion! You don’t need clip charts or treasure boxes-you just need structure, engagement and connecting strategies to build a positive learning community.

Students want to be seen and heard and providing opportunities to share and getting to know one another is an essential foundation for learning.

Parents of my students repeatedly tell me, “My child LOVES being in your class.” My colleagues and principal comment, “Your students LOVE you!” I am so proud that my students love learning with me. We work together to make our classroom a great place to be!

I would love to have YOU as part of my community.