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Introducing Classroom Response Systems into your teaching. www.theardentteacher.comScanning the Plicker Cardshttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5080.jpgLaminated Plicker CardsLaminated Plicker Cards "Plickers"-- Introducing a classroom response system to your teaching! www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5082.jpgStudents hold up their plicker card for scanning. 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Photo credit: The Ardent TeacherA great idea for keeping kids from walking out of your classroom with your pencils! Photo Credit: The Ardent Teacherhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image3.pngClose-up of tape attachment. Photo Credit: The Ardent TeacherA great idea for keeping kids from walking out of your classroom with your pencils! Photo Credit: The Ardent Teacherhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/close_up.pngStop taking my pencils!A great idea for keeping kids from walking out of your classroom with your pencils! Photo Credit: The Ardent Teacherhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image1.pngStop kidnapping my pencils!A great idea for keeping kids from walking out of your classroom with your pencils! 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Helpful tips on being prepared for absences. www.theardentteacher.com2014-12-20T06:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/11/26/gratitude/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/naturelights.jpegGratitude is a Gift, help your students understand this by reading this great guide for teaching your students how to be grateful. www.theardentteacher.com2014-12-13T22:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/11/10/gamification/2018-09-13T01:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/11/07/motivating-students/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/carrot_stick.jpgGreat write-up on motivating students to help them be more successful in school. www.theardentteacher.com 2015-07-18T00:04:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/11/04/teacher-resources/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/science_scope.pngNSTA MagazinesGreat teacher resources for ALL subjects! www.theardentteacher.com2014-12-13T22:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/10/12/classroom-managemen/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo36.pngCalming Glitter BottlePhoto Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo35.pngThe "off task" CounterPhoto Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo34.pngFortress of SolitudePhoto Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo33.pngTickets and Ticket Jars for prizes!Photo Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo32.pngSolo "Help" CupsAwesome friendly classroom management techniques for the secondary teacher! Photo Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo31.jpgThe "Mute" ButtonPhoto Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo17.jpgPhoto17https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo12.jpgPhoto12https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo11.jpgPhoto11https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0178.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES2018-09-13T01:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/10/05/staying-organized/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo30.jpgGrade bookOrganized grade bookhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo29.jpgPhoto29https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo19.jpgPhoto19https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo18.jpgPhoto18https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo16.jpgPhoto16https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0173.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESGreat tips on keeping your classroom organized! www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo141.jpgPhoto14https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo71.jpgPhoto72014-12-13T22:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/09/27/classroom-tour/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo15.jpgPhoto15https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo13.jpgPhoto13https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo12.jpgPhoto12https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo11.jpgPhoto11https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo10.jpgPhoto10https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo9.jpgPhoto9https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo8.jpgPhoto8https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo6.jpgPhoto6https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo5.jpgPhoto5https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo4.jpgPhoto42022-11-30T06:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/09/21/a-bouquet-of-freshly-sharpened-pencils/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2716291659_67aa84330a_z.jpg2716291659_67aa84330a_zPrepping for a new school year! www.theardentteacher.com photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kabils/2014-12-13T22:12:55+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/10/19/staying-positive/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3029.pngPhoto Credit: theardentteacher.comFind a feel-good book that you can turn to and read when you need a pick-me-up! https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3022.pngPhoto Credit: theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3019.jpgIMG_3019Save all of the thank you cards that you get!https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3023.pngPhoto Credit: theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3024.pngKeep inspirational quotes at your desk or work area as another reminder.https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3021.pngEnjoy a nice cup of tea during the school day to relax the stress away!Great teacher self-care-tips. Teachers always tend to neglect themselves because they spend their days caring for others. These self-care tips are easy and practical for the every-day teacher :) www.theardentteacher.com2015-12-07T16:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/2014/10/25/halloween/https://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_02562.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTUREShttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_02561.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTUREShttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0269.jpgWhen you relax at the end of a stressful Halloween-themed school day, drink your tea out of a fun and festive mug!Photo credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0268.jpgIf you watch the time, the time will watch you!Photo credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0267.jpgThe fun is in the attention to detail...Photo credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0266.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTUREShttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0261.jpgWho doesn't want a skull on their desk at Halloween?Photo credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0260.jpgThe "mad science teacher's" desk!Photo credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0258.jpgBats hanging from the lights is a nice touch!Inspirational photos on decorating your secondary classroom for Halloween! The big kids want to have fun too! Don't forget them! :) Photo Credit: www.theardentteacher.comhttps://theardentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sam_0257.jpgThis is what happened to the last kid who was tardy...Photo credit: www.theardentteacher.com2014-12-13T21:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://theardentteacher.com/about/2017-06-26T18:52:17+00:00weekly0.6https://theardentteacher.comdaily1.02023-10-24T02:30:34+00:00