June 2026 - Next Day Teaching

Sharpened colored pencils in a circle all pointing to the words BACK TO SCHOOL representing a back-to-school bulletin board in a classroom

How Your Back-to-School Bulletin Board Affects Your Classroom Management

A back-to-school bulletin board is more than just classroom decoration. The way you design your bulletin board can influence your classroom culture, student expectations, and even your classroom management. The truth is, your bulletin boards set the tone for your classroom culture, your classroom theme, and what students can expect a year in your room […]

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How to Set up a Classroom Step By Step: A Classroom Setup Guide for New Teachers

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Getting your first teaching job can be exciting. But if you’re anything like me, the ink is barely dry on your contract when you’re already thinking about classroom setup. It can be overwhelming. Luckily for you, I put together a free checklist to help you get your room set up. It’s everything you need to

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Why Your Brain Breaks Aren’t Working With Older Students

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Do your older students roll their eyes when you ask them to participate in a brain break? Do they groan? Or worse…do they just stare? If so, the problem might not be brain breaks themselves. It might be the type of brain breaks you’re using—or the way they’re being introduced. (And if you’re looking for

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