{"id":1473,"date":"2024-05-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/7-productivity-essentials-for-the-modern-classroom\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T01:53:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T01:53:51","slug":"modern-classroom-productivity-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/modern-classroom-productivity-essentials","title":{"rendered":"7 Productivity Essentials for the Modern Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The modern classroom is constantly evolving, so it\u2019s essential for teachers to stay on top of what\u2019s new and innovative for running an efficient classroom. Keeping up to date with <\/span><\/span>the latest\u00a0<\/span><\/span>classroom resources helps\u00a0<\/span><\/span>teachers<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>foster<\/span><\/span>\u00a0an organised learning environment,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>keeps young minds engaged,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>give<\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span>\u00a0each student the best chance at academic success.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are the educational essentials<\/a> that every classroom needs for student success!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Art Supplies to Light a Creative Fire<\/h2>\n

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Keep<\/span><\/span>ing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wide, and varied\u00a0<\/span><\/span>selection of art supplies<\/a> on hand, such as\u202f<\/span><\/span>crayons<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u202f<\/span><\/span>paint<\/span><\/span><\/a>, construction paper<\/a>,\u202f<\/span><\/span>glue<\/span><\/span><\/a>, and scissors\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span>allows\u00a0<\/span><\/span>kids\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>unleash their imagination<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and express themselves<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Having the<\/span><\/span>\u00a0right\u00a0<\/span><\/span>tools<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>available will help<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to keep creativity alive and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>will enhance<\/span><\/span>\u00a0learning through fun, self-expression, and creativity.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Encourage Writing with Sticky Notes<\/h2>\n

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Sticky notes<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>aren\u2019t just for reminders and labelling your lunch in the staff room fridge!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>They also have an important place in the\u00a0modern classroom as<\/span><\/span>\u00a0an efficient\u00a0<\/span><\/span>writing and story building tool for students. Have students build a story outline with colourful sticky notes, encouraging them to put all their ideas into writing. Working this way allows them to take a step\u00a0<\/span><\/span>back, view their work and decide which parts of the story go where<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This exercise builds confidence in their writing as it reminds them that they can chop and change their ideas as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep it Crafty<\/h2>\n

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Creative play is an essential part of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a child\u2019s development, helping them to develop socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. It also helps kids to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Try<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>M<\/span><\/span>odelling clay<\/span><\/span><\/a>, and\u202f<\/span><\/span>modelling tools<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Cello Wrap<\/a>, Magic Sand<\/a>, Rainbow Sand<\/a>, and Cotton Sand<\/a> for unique sensory experiences, allowing students to develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Put a Label on it!<\/h2>\n

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Labelling Machines<\/a> allow you to create your very own unique labels. Allowing students to print and label their school work, artwork, or craft projects gives them a sense of ownership and belonging. It\u2019s also a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>pretty handy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0device for the\u00a0modern classroom to help keep things organised and encourage students to put everything away in the right place.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Emergency First Aid Kits<\/h2>\n

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Accidents<\/span><\/span>\u00a0can happen<\/span><\/span>\u00a0anytime<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and being in charge of so many young students at once means that you want to be extra-prepared to keep everyone safe.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>S<\/span><\/span>crapes and cuts\u00a0<\/span><\/span>are easily tended to with a quick clean and a plaster, but it\u2019s important to be prepared for more serious injuries<\/span><\/span>. Since safety\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is of the highest priority in any school, teachers and staff<\/span><\/span>\u00a0must have\u00a0<\/span><\/span>access to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>well<\/span><\/span>-stock<\/span><\/span>ed First-Aid Kit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make sure that products in the kit are inspected for expired items, and restocked regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Showcase Successes with a Corkboard<\/h2>\n

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Students love to be acknowledged for their hard work and achievements.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A Corkboard <\/a>is the ideal tool to create a dedicated space to showcase these successes. Making this showcase visible to students\u00a0<\/span><\/span>in the classroom\u00a0<\/span><\/span>encourages\u00a0<\/span><\/span>them to work their hardest and work towards seeing their own\u00a0<\/span><\/span>successes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0on the board!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plan ahead with a Whiteboard!<\/h2>\n

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Managing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0a class full of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>young minds<\/span><\/span>\u00a0can be\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a challenge,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to keep things running smoothly takes a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>lot of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>forward planning. Keep\u00a0<\/span><\/span>track of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>projects, assign<\/span><\/span>ments, and activities\u00a0<\/span><\/span>with a Whiteboard <\/a>customised to your specific needs<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Having your plan on display on the right whiteboard<\/a> enrols students<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in the daily schedule and ensures everyone is aware of the activities planned\u00a0<\/span><\/span>for<\/span><\/span>\u00a0the day!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Essential Classroom Supplies The modern classroom is constantly evolving, so it\u2019s essential for teachers to stay on top of what\u2019s new and innovative for running an efficient classroom. Keeping up to date with the latest\u00a0classroom resources helps\u00a0teachers\u00a0foster\u00a0an organised learning environment,\u00a0keeps young minds engaged,\u00a0and\u00a0gives\u00a0each student the best chance at academic success.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here are the educational essentials … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,68,2121,8],"tags":[1262,1061,1263,390,1264,1265,1266,58,21,1199,157,1065,1202,316,1066,1067,1068,317],"class_list":["post-1473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-collaboration","category-education","category-productivity","tag-academic-success","tag-business","tag-class","tag-classroom","tag-classroom-essentials","tag-classroom-must-haves","tag-edu","tag-education","tag-how-to","tag-learning","tag-motivation","tag-professional","tag-school","tag-schools","tag-self-development","tag-self-improvement","tag-success","tag-teachers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1473"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43125,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1473\/revisions\/43125"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}