Purposeful Plans

  • 4 Reasons to Use Reminder Bands for Parent Notes

    Image of Reminder Bands for Parent Notes that read "Picture Day," "Library Books due," and "Graduation Day is Tomorrow."

    It’s the end of the school day and students are just 30 minutes away from being dismissed. You just remembered you needed to send home a reminder note for parents. There are many questions you ask yourself to solve this problem. Reminder bands can solve this problem and can be used to send out notes […]

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  • Classroom Jobs are Essential for Your Classroom Economy

    Classroom Jobs are Essential for Your Classroom Economy - Teacher looking accomplished in front of her students.

      A Classroom Economy Can Have Classroom Jobs Classroom JobsΒ are an integral part of the classroom economy! Why do all the work yourself when students want to help in a classroom? Implementing classroom jobs will help students become responsible and take ownership of the classroom. Find tasks in your classroom that you already do that […]

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  • Class Reward System Ideas for your Classroom Economy

    Class Reward System Ideas for your Classroom Economy - Girl looking excited in the classroom

    There are many class reward system ideas, to help your classroom economy and classroom management. A well-designed classroom management plan can significantly enhance your classroom economy and motivate your students to actively participate in their learning journey. Here are some effective class reward system ideas to help create a positive and engaging classroom environment. A […]

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  • Organize your Classroom Money for a Powerful Classroom Economy

    Organize your Classroom Money for a Powerful Classroom Economy - Colorful Money fanned out.

    Creating a well-structured system for managing classroom money is crucial for building a successful Classroom Economy. By implementing effective strategies and guidelines, educators can empower students to develop valuable financial literacy skills and foster a sense of responsibility. With a well-designed approach, this article explores the importance of organizing classroom money and provides practical tips […]

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  • 5 Effective Techniques for Teaching Writing

    5 Effective Techniques for Teaching Writing - Teacher sitting in front of her class while they are writing.

    At the beginning of the school year, most students can easily write a couple of paragraphs about their summer vacation, a previous accomplishment, or what they hope to accomplish this school year. This is a piece of cake for the students! Then the real writing assignments begin. Many teachers ask themselves, “Where do I start?” […]

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