Today’s world is one of instantaneous inter-connectivity. Working collaboratively is an essential skill that must be taught, nourished and fostered in order to succeed in such an environment.

Kathy CraneApril 8, 2019Classroom Management, Cooperative Learning, Growth MindsetComment

Flexible Seating In First Grade

In March we had a chance to interview Patti Clark, the Vice President of Product Development at Lakeshore Learning Materials, about Lakeshore’s new product line of flexible seating furniture options. This month, Lakeshore sent some of their Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seats and Flex-Space Wobble Cushions to our friend, first grade teacher Wendy, to try out in her classroom as she tries her first year of flexible seating. Here’s what Wendy has to say:

Classroom ManagementKathy CraneAugust 18, 2018Flexible Seating, Classroom Management

Tips to Enjoy Teaching at the End of The School Year.

So you've come to the end of the school year and you're feeling a bit frazzled? Want some tips to help you finish the year strong with energy and enthusiasm? Well, here are two methods I like to use:

End of the YearKathy CraneMay 10, 2018End of the Year, Classroom Management

Fostering Positive Classroom Behavior

We all have had those active classrooms with “behavioral challenges.” In fact, the trend is that instead of one “hard” student in the school (as it was early on in my career), it is expected that most classrooms will have several behavioral challenges that change the tone of the room.

Classroom ManagementKathy CraneAugust 5, 2016Classroom Management