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Sunshine and Sweetness

1 day ago

Sunshine and Sweetness
Okay, after talking about our chatty 2nd graders, here are 3 simple things that can help:1. Practice what each voice level actually sounds like.2. Give students specific times when talking IS encouraged.3. Use the same attention signal every single time.I think consistency is the hardest part! Second graders need LOTS of practice before those routines become automatic.**What classroom routine are you STILL practicing with your students?** ...

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Sunshine and Sweetness

3 days ago

Sunshine and Sweetness
2nd grade teachers, Monday check-in! ☕️How would you describe your class right now?A. Sweet and settledB. Chatty but manageableC. Controlled chaosD. Send coffee 😂I'm somewhere between ___ and ___!**Which one are you? Drop your letter below!** ...

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Sunshine and Sweetness

4 days ago

Sunshine and Sweetness
2nd grade teachers… please tell me I’m not alone. 😂 Do you have the Sunday Scaries worrying about next week? For me personally the first few weeks of school are so much fun, but THE TALKING. DOES. NOT. STOP.You give directions. Someone starts talking.You wait.They stop.You start again… and someone ELSE starts talking. 😅I love that they’re excited to see their friends, but teaching a chatty class when it’s time to learn and listen is exhausting!**What is your BEST trick for getting a chatty class quiet and listening?**Drop it in the comments! I have a feeling we could all use a few new tricks this year. My grade level and I need all the advice we can get! ...

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Sunshine and Sweetness

4 days ago

Sunshine and Sweetness
Get your wishlists ready! Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale! Save up to 25% with the code! ...

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