![]() ![]() I buy $1 IKEA frames and display these pictures on book shelves around the classroom. Capturing them working thoughtfully in small groups, giving a presentation, or curled up with a good book can make for awesome bulletin board displays or classroom photo walls. Photos of Students: I LOVE to snap pictures of my students’ learning in action and display them around the classroom. Student work displayed around the classroom and in hallways gives students the opportunity to reflect on what they can contribute and accomplish.ĥ. I will not hang up any old anything, instead, I encourage my students to put forth their very best effort in order to have these best efforts showcased for others to observe and appreciate. ![]() While I am nothing but encouraging about posting student work, I share with my students that it is important to take pride in the work they are doing so that others can observe their true capabilities as learners. Displayed work is our best thoughts and ideas, written responses, reading reflections, and projects. ![]() Student Work on Display: I make a big deal of student work going on display. Book studies, literature circles, and read alouds are easier to plan and prepare for with the help of these discount book stores.Ĥ. At Half-Price Books, they are always rotating their inventory, so you can find books that are in “like-new” condition for 50 cents to $1. Be sure to sign up for an educator account on Scholastic- from Dollar Deals to multi-book packs, you will stock up your classroom library without breaking your budget. Half-Price Books and Goodwill are two other amazing spots to find the best deals on books. A STOCKED classroom library with high-interest novels, picture books, and magazines While Amazon always has what I am looking for, it is not always the best deal. (You’re welcome!) While they are all instrumental, I struggle not to break it down to Single Ladies! Hopefully, you have more self-control!ģ. We also like Babies Go Taylor Swift and Babies Go Beyonce’. A current instrumental favorite of mine and my students is this big playlist of Instrumental Pop Hits. I try to play mostly instrumental music, but I like to surprise them at appropriate times with some of their edited versions. Music calms them and tends to help with their concentration while keeping talking at bay. I have it quietly playing when students arrive and during student work times. ![]() Classroom Music: I play music for the majority of my day. What is better than reading a novel and welcoming that setting into your classroom? If you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some environmental elements to your classroom, this is a free and easy way!Ģ. I LOVE having these playing on my SMART board while students are engaged in their learning. a roaring fireplace, waves crashing on a sandy beach, or a snowy landscape. You Tube: I utilize You Tube in some capacity ! While there are always video clips and read alouds, two of my favorite things are music and classroom environment enhancers ie. Whether you are beginning your school year or wanting to refresh for a seamless return to school after a break, here are the free tools, easy ideas, and inexpensive items I use from my toolbox every year to add fun and engagement to student learning…ġ. Taking care of our students and keeping our learning centers stocked and ready is just ingrained in our brain. As a teacher, I am always on the hunt for the perfect tools at the cheapest prices for my ELA classroom. ![]()
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