by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Sep 15, 2016 | Featured, Math
Are you looking for new ways to help your students with multiplication? This post is for you! Over my years in third grade I have practiced multiplication in many different ways. Today I want to show you some things that have helped my students to be...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m super excited to slide down to first grade this year! I’ve waited seven years to go back to my favorite grade level! Today I’m taking you on a tour of my first grade classroom and the different things I have going on in the room. My...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk flexible seating! One of my favorite additions to my room this year are my tire seats. Tire seats are SUPER easy to make! Follow the simple steps below to make your own today!The steps are simple, but let’s start with what you...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 1, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
Hi there! Many of us have taught for awhile, and many of you come to my blog to see my joint blog series for new teachers and you may be brand spanking new to teaching this year. Today, I want to talk to those who may have taught for a year or two, but you...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jul 25, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
As teachers, we all have very distinct personalities. The way you interact with your coworkers at your campus has a lot to do with your success as a teacher. When a new teacher enters a campus, you have a chance to building lasting friendships and...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jul 18, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching, Featured
The children we teach are our first priority in our classroom. However, sometimes we forget exactly how important building parent relationships are to student development. Let’s explore how to build parent relationships from your first meeting with...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jul 11, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching, Featured
So much goes into making a classroom! Ultimately, your day, the reach you have with your students, and the learning that takes place has to do with connecting with your students. So let’s discuss what it takes to connect and build great relationships...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jul 4, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
It is amazing the amount of curriculum and resources that exist for teachers today! Sometimes it can be cumbersome to navigate curriculum. Knowing what to use, and how to use it, requires some work. Beyond that, you have to then know how to share...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 27, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
Routines and procedures are crucial to a well run classroom. Routines fall under the umbrella of classroom management and they will help your classroom out tremendously! When you have good routines, students know what to expect and how to get from one place to another...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every teacher loves a good deal! I know I am constantly looking for great sales and prices on items for my classroom. Today I am going to tell you about my favorite places and ways that I have money on my classroom purchases.Tonja of Smart Puppy Learning...