1st Grade Classroom Management For Principals & Administrators

Are you an instructional coach or administrator at an elementary school searching for an effective way to support your teachers in mastering classroom management? Whether you're working with new teachers eager to develop strong management skills or veteran educators looking to refresh their strategies, this professional development (PD) workshop is designed to equip them with the tools they need to create a positive, structured learning environment.

This PD is ideal for teacher orientation sessions, setting new teachers up for success before the school year begins. It provides a clear roadmap for establishing a classroom management plan that fosters student engagement, minimizes disruptions, and supports academic growth.

For veteran teachers, the workshop offers innovative techniques and fresh ideas to reinvigorate their classroom practices, ultimately enhancing student behavior and boosting achievement.

Key features of this professional development include:

• Creating Effective Classroom Management Plans: Guidance on how to establish clear expectations, procedures, and routines that promote a calm, focused learning environment.
• Behavior Management Strategies: Practical tools and techniques for handling common classroom challenges, reducing disruptions, and maintaining a positive classroom culture.
• Tailored for New and Experienced Teachers: New teachers will gain a strong foundation, while experienced educators will discover new strategies to fine-tune their approach.
• Editable Presentation: The PD is fully editable and can be customized to meet the unique needs of your teachers and school environment.

This workshop emphasizes the critical role of the teacher in student success. As research shows, the single greatest factor affecting student achievement is not race or poverty—it is the effectiveness of the teacher. By investing in professional development that enhances classroom management skills, you're investing in the overall success of your students.

This engaging and actionable PD will empower your teachers to create classrooms where learning thrive

The topics and what is included:

• 44 pages of editable Canva Slides. 
• Organizing Space
• Routines and Procedures
• Morning Meeting 
• Engaging Toolbox Ideas
• Setting Boundaries

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Need to get your science lessons and activities organized!? These binder covers and spines (made for 1 1/2" binders) are a great way to start! There is a colorful cover for each area (life, earth, and physical science). The NGSS topic is clearly typed. There is a black and white list of all of the standards for you to slip into the back cover! ❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!** Related Products ⭐ Accountable Talk Posters for the Science Lab ⭐ Science Brag Tags ⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Elementary School ⭐ Scientist Character Traits ⭐ Is it Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque? Light Energy Investigation ⭐ Is it Natural or Man-Made Mini NGSS Mini Lesson ⭐ The Sun: NGSS Leveled Reader for Primary Grades ⭐ What is Nature? Reading, Nature Walk, and STEAM Challenge ⭐ Family STEM Night All Inclusive Package! ⭐ Family STEM/STEAM Challenges with SAMMIE STEAM!

Separation can cause a lot of stress for families and can also significantly impact upon children’s wellbeing.

The great news is that there are some child-centered approaches and strategies that can support parents to connect with and understand their children's needs during times of separation and transition. For example when your child heads off to Day Care, Kindergarten or School.

The following portfolio includes strategies and interventions to help strengthen the parent-child relationships while promoting their child’s social and emotional wellbeing throughout separations and transitions.

We explore Separation Anxiety, Attachment and Development and the specific tips for success. Additionally we explore the important role of routines and schedules within a child’s life. A Social Narrative called “Going to School” is included as well as numerous visual support resources for emotions, coping skills and routine posters.

This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:

1.Understanding Separation Anxiety

- Understanding Separation Anxiety

- Separation & Development

- Object Permanence

- Leave and Return

- The Good News...

- What Separation Anxiety Looks like?

2.Attachment & Development

- Attachment theory

- Secure & Insecure Attachment

- Why does Attachment matter?

- Characteristics of temperament

- Simultaneous Feelings

3.Tips for Success

- PEP TALK – Prioritise Building a Strong Connection

- The triad – preparation, brisk transition & time

- Tips for Success Checklists (Before the date, the night before, on the day, after pick up)

- The hard part – Separating and saying “goodbye”

- Helpful Hints

4.Routines & Schedules

- Why are Routines & Schedules important?

- Creating Predictable Routines

- My Morning Routine

- Poster & Checklist

- My Night Time Routine

- Poster & Checklist

5.“I’m Going to School” Social Narrative

- I’m a big kid now!

- Good things happen at school

- My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack

- I feel nervous & Coping Tools

- Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye

- I am safe!

- I am brave!

6.Emotions & Coping Tools

- Feeling & Body Connections

- Feelings

- Body Sensations

- Coping Strategy Cards

- Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies

- Coping Affirmations

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Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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Back To School Time! Celebrate your student's Star of the Week in style with these fun Star of the Week Crown and Headband Award Templates. This pack includes both colored templates and coloring-in templates, perfect for engaging your students in a fun and personalized way. These crowns and headbands are ideal for recognizing and honoring your Star of the Week, making them feel special and appreciated.

Ideas for Using the Star of the Week Crowns:

1. Recognition Ceremony: Host a weekly ceremony where you crown your Star of the Week in front of the class.
2. Classroom Display: Create a special bulletin board section to showcase your Star of the Week wearing their crown.
3. Photo Opportunity: Take a picture of your student wearing the crown and send it home as a keepsake.
4. Special Privileges: Allow the Star of the Week to wear the crown and enjoy special privileges, such as being the line leader or classroom helper.
5. Personalized Crowns: Use the coloring-in templates to let students personalize their own crowns, adding their unique touch.

This pack includes:

• 3 coloring in templates,
• 4 half color templates,
• 7 full color templates.

Promote positive behavior and celebrate your students achievements with these fun and engaging Star of the Week Crowns and Headbands.

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This resource bundle is designed specifically for teaching education courses at the college level. It includes editable Google Slides and Canva templates, allowing you to tailor the materials to the specific needs of your courses within the College of Education. These versatile slides can be seamlessly integrated into your existing curriculum, serving as an engaging and motivational tool for future educators.

The resources are thoughtfully created to:

• Enhance engagement: The visually appealing slides, videos, icebreakers and templates help capture students' attention and facilitate active participation.
• Support instructional flexibility: With fully editable content, you can adapt the slides to suit various topics, learning objectives, and instructional methods.
• Promote critical thinking: The materials are designed to challenge future educators to think deeply about teaching practices, strategies, and pedagogical theories.
• Develop practical teaching skills: The templates include real-world scenarios, case studies, and reflective activities that prepare students for the classroom.
• Foster collaboration: The slides encourage peer discussion and group work, helping students learn from one another’s experiences and insights.

This bundle is a valuable tool for molding the next generation of exceptional teachers by providing interactive and thought-provoking content that aligns with the goals of teacher education program

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Need to get your science lessons and activities organized!? These binder covers and spines (made for 1 1/2" binders) are a great way to start! There is a colorful cover for each area (life, earth, and physical science). The NGSS topic is clearly typed. There is a black and white list of all of the standards for you to slip into the back cover! ❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!** Related Products ⭐ STEM Stories with QR Codes ⭐ Shark Lady: The True Story of Eugenie Clark ⭐ Accountable Talk Posters for the Science Lab ⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Elementary School ⭐ Chemical and Physical Changes of Matter ⭐ MATTER Mega Bundle for Elementary Grades ⭐ Computer Technology "I Can" Statement Posters for Second Grade ⭐ It's Second Grade Science! NGSS Vocabulary for Your Word Wall ⭐ Second Grade NGSS: Bundle of Science Units for the Whole Year! ⭐ Family STEM Night All Inclusive Package! ⭐ Family STEM/STEAM Challenges with SAMMIE STEAM!

Navigating separation can be a stressful and difficult time for children and families alike. The Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transitions can help! It's the perfect tool to help families transition seamlessly and with peace of mind.

This comprehensive portfolio will provide you and the young people in your life with the strategies and interventions that are tailored to their needs as they take on life’s most important transitions, such as back to school or daycare. With engaging activities, interactive exercises, and easy-to-understand language, it isn't just helpful, but it's fun too!

With this resource, you'll be able to cover all the important topics associated with separation anxiety from worry and stress to exploring attachment styles and developing effective routines. Plus, there’s plenty of guidance and tips for success when it comes to managing the range of emotions that occur in these moments. A social narrative e-book is also included so you can make sure your little one gets used to the idea right away.

This Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transition is designed to foster healthy relationships between parents, children, and educators during times of change - while helping to prevent meltdowns along the way! Everything is presented in an inviting way that both children and adults can enjoy – so what are you waiting for? Try the portfolio today and help your family transition joyously and confidently.

This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use the lessons in isolation or scaffold them. The six lessons include:

1. Understanding Separation Anxiety

• Understanding Separation Anxiety
• Separation & Development
• Object Permanence
• Leave and Return
• The Good News...
• What Separation Anxiety Looks like?

2. Attachment & Development

• Attachment Theory
• Secure & Insecure Attachment
• Why Does Attachment matter?
• Characteristics of Temperament
• Simultaneous Feelings

3. Tips for Success

• PEP TALK – Prioritize Building a Strong Connection
• The Triad – Preparation, Brisk Transition & Time
• Tips for Success Checklists
• The Hard Part – Separating and Saying “Goodbye”
• Helpful Hints

4. Routines & Schedules

• Why are Routines & Schedules Important?
• Creating Predictable Routines
• My Morning Routine
• Poster & Checklist
• My Night Time Routine
• Poster & Checklist

5. “I’m Going to School” Social Narrative

• I’m a Big Kid Now!
• Good Things Happen at School
• My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack
• I Feel Nervous & Coping Tools
• Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye
• I am Safe!
• I am Brave!

6. Emotions & Coping Tools

• Feeling & Body Connections
• Feelings
• Body Sensations
• Coping Strategy Cards
• Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies
• Coping Affirmations

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Let's remember to prioritize our own well-being! Use these fun Staff Affirmations - Teacher Self Care Notes to empower your colleagues, educators & especially your teacher bestie. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week! This set includes 48 uplifting affirmations and 20 humorous teacher quotes, providing a well-rounded dose of motivation and laughter. Crafted with care, these Affirmation Cards for Staff are tailor-made for schools committed to nurturing wellness, self-care, and fostering a sense of community. By integrating these affirmations into your daily routine, you can enhance your self-esteem and motivation both inside and outside the classroom. These self care notes will uplift your spirits and serve as reminders to celebrate your strengths and accomplishments. Place them around your workspace, in staff bathrooms, workrooms, lounges, hallways, in your teacher planner or diary, on your desktop, and even on mirrors. By infusing your surroundings with positivity, you can transform your environment into a sanctuary of encouragement and self-appreciation.

Why embrace affirmations? They provide a powerful tool for reshaping your inner dialogue. By replacing negative self-talk with empowering affirmations, you can boost your confidence, overcome doubts, and cultivate a strong sense of self-worth. These user-friendly design ensures easy printing and downloading, making it effortless to infuse your teaching journey with a dose of positivity and camaraderie. Make the choice to prioritize your well-being and join us in celebrating the incredible impact educators like you have on the world.

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Engage your teachers just like your teachers engage their students!

Engaging professional development is crucial because it captures teachers' attention, making the learning experience more enjoyable and relevant. It ensures active participation, leading to better retention and application of new skills and strategies. By fostering enthusiasm and motivation, engaging sessions contribute to a positive learning culture, ultimately benefiting both teachers and their students.

These professional development presentations are all editable and can be tailored to the needs of your teachers and staff members.

Engaging Students in Math Professional Development (Google Slides Copy

Link)

This innovative professional development template is a great way to get started by teaching teachers how to implement engaging activities during math time with their current curriculum. It is editable to add details about your curriculum, pictures, etc. 

Engaging Stations Professional Development (Canva Copy Link)

As educators, we shifted away from incorporating hands-on resources in the classroom during the onset of COVID-19. Utilizing hands-on materials provides students with a tactile and experiential approach, offering a tangible way for learners to connect with abstract concepts and enhance understanding. Through hands-on engagement, such as manipulating objects or participating in interactive activities, students can more readily comprehend intricate ideas and improve information retention. It's now opportune to revisit and rediscover the hands-on resources available for classroom use or those that may have been overlooked.

Ron Clark 55 Essential Rules Slides (Canva Copy Link)

The daily focus is on one rule at a time, spanning from Rule 1 to Rule 55. You have the option to print a weekly slide to share with parents or use it as a classroom guide. Additionally, you can download the slide as an image for social media sharing or use it on your smartboard for teaching and modeling each week's rule. Each slide features the corresponding Ron Clark rule accompanied by a relevant picture. The editable slides allow customization to align with your school's preferences, including the option to replace pictures with images of your students exemplifying the rule.

Engaging Top Chef Professional Development Template (Canva Copy Link)

This Canva Template Presentation revolves around the "Top Chef" theme, featuring a teach-off challenge for teachers to showcase their expertise in the focused teaching strategy or best practice emphasized in the professional development. Within a specified time frame, teachers will research the topic, create presentations, and present in front of judges, fostering a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Similar to the show "Top Chef," this format encourages teachers to learn from each other, gaining insights into diverse strategies for classroom implementation.

Number Sense Professional Development Template (Canva Copy Link)

This number sense presentation equips teachers with a variety of instructional strategies and activities to make mathematical concepts more accessible and engaging. This will enhance their ability to tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Teachers can seamlessly integrate number sense concepts into the existing curriculum. 

Behavior Management Professional Development Survivor Theme (Canva Copy Link)

Transform your typical P.D. into an unforgettable journey with a Survivor-themed twist. Engage your educators in challenges that mirror real-life pedagogical scenarios, fostering teamwork and strategic thinking.

Vocabulary PD (Canva Copy Link)

This vocabulary presentation starts with an intriguing icebreaker that gives an “aha” moment.  The PD equips teachers with various instructional strategies and activities to make the concepts more accessible and engaging. This professional development will enhance their ability to tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Teachers can seamlessly integrate vocabulary concepts into the existing curriculum. 

Grant Writing PD (Canva Copy Link)

This comprehensive PD session is designed to:

• Equip teachers with the skills to write successful grants.
• Empower administrators to secure funding through grant applications.
• Guide both new and veteran teachers in creating the classroom of their dreams without personal financial burden.

Introduction to Instructional Coaching (Google Slides Link)

Are you an instructional coach looking for a way to introduce yourself to your teachers and staff? This professional development session is designed to provide role clarity and illustrate how you can support them throughout the school year.

Addition and Subtraction Strategies PD (Canva Copy Link)

This professional development session offers:

• True/False Icebreaker: An engaging activity to help distinguish between effective and ineffective strategies.
• Phases of Learning Math Facts: Insights into the stages students go through, including foundational concepts and derived facts.
• Effective Strategies: Techniques such as quick looks and games to enhance understanding.
• Assessment Ideas: Methods for evaluating student progress.
• Family Engagement: Innovative ways to involve families in the learning process.

Guided Math PD

This comprehensive PD covers essential strategies for successfully implementing guided math in your classrooms. You'll learn the reasoning behind guided math, how to effectively use data to inform instruction, different grouping strategies, what guided math looks like in practice, and a wealth of tips for teachers to implement this best practice effectively.

Are you an elementary science lab teacher or STEM teacher? Need to get your science lessons and activities organized!? These binder covers and spines (made for 1 1/2" binders) are a great way to start! There is a colorful cover for each area (life, earth, and physical science) for each grade level. The NGSS topic is clearly typed. There is a black and white list of all of the standards for you to slip into the back of each binder cover! ❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!** Related Products ⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEAM Posters for Elementary Grades ⭐ Famous Quotes Posters for Your Makerspace or STEM Lab Bundle ⭐ BUNDLE of Brick Building STEM Challenges for the Whole Year ⭐ Bulletin Board for Your STEM Lab "STEM" tastic IDEAS ⭐ STEM Challenges for the Whole Year Money Saving Bundle ⭐ Bundle: Five Super Simple Science Experiments ⭐ Family STEM Night All Inclusive Package! ⭐ Family STEM/STEAM Challenges with SAMMIE STEAM!