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April Pickett
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2020
Hi elementary teachers! My name is April and I am sharing all things upper elementary teaching. From picture books to novel studies, and STEM challenges to lesson planning, this channel is dedicated to you.
I share tips, tricks, and lots of fun-filled ideas to create an engaging and memorable classroom experience for you and your students. Together, we'll discuss lesson planning, classroom management, teaching across disciplines, and a wide range of elementary subjects.
Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell.
Thank you for following along with my teaching journey.
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I share tips, tricks, and lots of fun-filled ideas to create an engaging and memorable classroom experience for you and your students. Together, we'll discuss lesson planning, classroom management, teaching across disciplines, and a wide range of elementary subjects.
Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell.
Thank you for following along with my teaching journey.
Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@aprilpickett
Website: teachtravelread.com
Weekly Newsletter: view.flodesk.com/pages/64a487f2c3c901ea48a0ff0c
TPT Store: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/April-Pickett-Teach-Travel-Read
Classroom Management Tips for Teachers | Effective Parent Communication
In this video, I’ll share practical classroom management tips for teachers to help you with parent communication.
Key Topics Covered:
❤️ Classroom newsletters
❤️ Classroom website/blog
❤️ Parent/Teacher conferences
❤️ Communication Apps
❤️ Positive Contact
❤️ Addressing concerns
❤️ and more!
👍 If you find this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more tips and strategies for your classroom!
💬 We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
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#ClassroomManagementTipsForTeachers #ElementaryTeaching #PositiveBehavior #TeacherTips #UpperElementary #PBIS #Education #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomEnvironment
Key Topics Covered:
❤️ Classroom newsletters
❤️ Classroom website/blog
❤️ Parent/Teacher conferences
❤️ Communication Apps
❤️ Positive Contact
❤️ Addressing concerns
❤️ and more!
👍 If you find this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more tips and strategies for your classroom!
💬 We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎥 Subscribe to My Channel:
www.youtube.com/@aprilpickett
🖥️ FREE Download: Classroom Management Planning Guide
aprilpickett.myflodesk.com/hfxnz33yeb
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🍏 TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS Store:
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/April-Pickett-Teach-Travel-Read
🛒 AMAZON Storefront:
www.amazon.com/shop/teach_travel_read
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Find Me On My Other Social Media Platforms
INSTAGRAM: teach_travel_read
FACEBOOK: teachtravelread
PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com/aprilpickettteachtravelread/
WEBSITE: teachtravelread.com
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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!
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#ClassroomManagementTipsForTeachers #ElementaryTeaching #PositiveBehavior #TeacherTips #UpperElementary #PBIS #Education #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomEnvironment
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Welcome back, teachers! 🌟 Join me as I take you through day 2 of my classroom setup for the 2024 school year. In this video, I'm sharing my organzation tips, must-have supplies, and tips for making classroom setup fun and simple. Whether a new teacher or a seasoned pro, I hope these tips inspire you to make your classroom a place where students feel excited to learn and explore. 👍 If you find t...
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Classroom Management Video 4 | Transform Your Classroom with Effective Routines and Procedures
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20-Minute Classroom Timer | Classroom Timer with Music | Countdown Classroom Timer 20 Minutes
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Watching from Philippines keep going Ma'am❤😊
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Where did you get your role model comments from?
I purchased the product on Teachers Pay Teachers. :)
timestamp 1:57 Love the way you've utilized those drawers and divided supplies with those mint green baskets! 💖
Oh thank you!
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You probably cannot share, but I thought I'd ask. What programs are yoy using for ELA/Reading; Mathemaics; and Social Studies? I've been watching all your videos and they have been so helpful/useful. THANK YOU!! Alicia from CT
We are starting a new curriculum for ELA this year (Wit & Wisdom); Math is Reveal; Science is Project Lead the Way; and Social Studies is TCI. Having said that…I am not a boxed curriculum teacher and go off script at times.
Love the lights idea!! 💖💡💡
Thank you!!
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Your puppy is precious! I used to take my beagle to school with me too. Such fun memories. Looking great.
Thank you so much! She is a great helper.
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4 class expectations: Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be You! As a class we come up with what behaviors/actions falls under those 4 expectations.
I LOOOOOVE those expectations!!! Great idea to have the kids help come up with the actions for each. :)
Are you doing other classroom videos
I will keep adding more and more videos each week! Stay tuned. :)
Amazon wish list and lakeshore extra supplies for your new classroom
Great video, and omg, the slow motion clip was hilarious!! I'm glad you and your pup weren't hurt. The V.I.P. seats look awesome in the new area!
Thank you! I've actually been injured multiple times at school before. EEK!
@@aprilpickett oh no!
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Here is the formula for the date cells. In F2 put in your first date *it must be a Monday * then put this formula into F3 and press enter. Drag across when done (just like you did for the other formatting). =F2+IF(WEEKDAY(F2)>5,3,1)
Thank you so much for sharing!
I have a doorbell that plays a tune. They students have to have the materials neeed for the next study or clean up by the end of the song. It works for many routines. I want a simple doorbell as an attention graber now. Alicia from CT
I love my doorbell! :)
Great ideas! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
We have a very limited amount of time for Morning Meetings....wish we had longer but a full day of curriculum takes priority at our school.
I completely understand. I hope you at least have 5-10 minutes each day!
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I hope this video was helpful for you!
@@aprilpickett I don’t know if I’ll ever need to use it, but I really appreciate how great of a tool it is! 🩵
Could you do a video on logical consequences? Ex: you say level 0 and a student talks? Keeps talking? Thank you
Thank you for asking! I am happy to add this to my list!
@@aprilpickett thank you! I know what I want from my students, I feel like I never handle when they dont follow through the right way.
@@ashleygrzala6414I’m sure you’re doing great! We all question ourselves. Teaching is no easy task!
Do you or could you please do a video on Morning Meetings? I really want to do this but I'm not sure how. Thank you. Alicia from CT
I will absolutely create a video on morning meetings! Stay tuned! ☺
I agree that too many decorations are overstimulating. I do think that you can have a theme without overdoing it, though. My theme is Hollywood. I have a color theme of red, yellow (gold), and neutrals (black, white, and grey). There's a bit of dark blue sprinkled in, but that was an unfortunate necessity. I have a few hollywood items sprinkled around the room and a few posters i made out of butcher paper that I had laminated.
I love those ideas! I also tend to go with a color "theme". Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Motto- if I am doing something to interfere with learning or safety to myself or others I should not be doing it
I LOOOOOVE that motto!!
Wow! This was super helpful!
I'm so glad! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Is there a way to add bullet points in the google form you have created so you can have more than one topic in the box?
Great question! I was not sure, so I searched and found this information to help you. www.bardeen.ai/answers/how-to-add-bullet-points-in-google-sheets#:~:text=Place%20your%20cursor%20in%20the,will%20appear%20in%20the%20cell.
@@aprilpickett That gives a bullet point in the cell/box but is there a way to add more then one topic in box. Eg. -sounds -cvc I can only add one thing in box/cell. Thanks
On my Mac I can click Control + Enter to add more than one line of text. I hope that helps!
The tips on quickly formating are so helpful!!!
Glad you think so! I'm all about saving time. :)
Thank you. This is very helpful.
You're very welcome!
Love this! I am the same way…I’m super picky about font, color, outlines, and boldness in my documents/sheets! 🫣🤣😂🤪