A new year always presents itself with challenges. One of the biggest struggles faced by teachers can be getting to know their students. Learning names is one thing; but truly getting to know your students is another. Here are four ways to get to know your students. 1. Interest Surveys Interest surveys can come in…
Summertime is well underway! This means our kids are spending time by the pool, playing video games, and hopefully working their brains to make sure they are ready for fall! STEM and coding have become two major subjects in schools. Here are three easy and entertaining ideas to keep kids engaged over the summer and…
Here at Really Good Stuff® we LOVE to hear from our teacher friends! You’re on the front line and have an uncanny ability to imagine an amazing future for the kids you are entrusted with. We are thrilled to support all the wonderful things you do. We’ll come to you! We know you are super…
One of the most important components in a classroom of a classroom is books, books, books! According to Scholastic, an effective classroom library should contain a minimum of 300-600 books. Wow, that’s a lot! How do you keep them all organized? Some teachers are challenged by having a ton of classroom books, but not knowing how to…
Magnetic letters are an elementary classroom must-have! There are so many fun and exciting ways to use them to build solid foundational skills with your students. No need to get stuck doing the same thing year after year. Mix it up with our top five magnetic letter activities: 1. Discovery Bottle Add uncooked rice and…
Many teachers strive for a well-organized classroom! There are several ways to organize, and one of those ways is with color. Whether you choose shades of the same color, or a rainbow, you and your students will love the stylish organization that it brings to the room! If you’re looking for a more muted look,…
