The Wright Nook – Where classroom management gets easy

I get it… you like to teach using fun, interactive activities but sometimes rowdiness and bad behavior make you second guess these lessons. I am here to help you restore the fun without that doubt. I am here to help you face the common social issues found in modern day classrooms so that you can get back to those exciting lessons you love to teach. Hi, I am Ashley Wright. I lend a hand to frustrated teachers by delivering engaging core activities, and tips and guidance for classroom management so we can restore the fun back to our classrooms. I have been where you are right now. After a particularly tough year, I had hit my breaking point. The behavior in my classroom was completely out of hand. As much as I tried, I felt as though I couldn't gain control and it broke me. I wondered if teaching was right for me. I was second guessing my career choice which, in itself, was truly heartbreaking. I loved teaching, I loved my students, I loved making a difference. Why on earth was it this hard? Well, because I had no definite classroom management plan. After that year, I dedicated countless hours to researching classroom management … read more about About Me

Combatting Summer Regression: 5 Tips for Kindergarten Teachers

As the school year winds down and summer approaches, educators often find themselves faced with the challenge of summer regression. Summer regression, or the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the summer break, is a common phenomenon that can significantly impact students’ learning progress. However, as teachers, we have the power to help combat […]

Behavior Around the School

We as teachers rely so heavily on behavior in our classrooms, but what are you doing to ensure your student’s success around the school? While we might not want to admit it, our students’ behavior around other areas of the school is often a reflection of us as well. You’ve worked hard on the behavior […]

Behavior Expectations at Home and School

It isn’t uncommon that students are showing different behaviors at school compared to home. Whether it be students behaving badly at home compared to school or vice versa there can definitely be a disconnect. Having clear and consistent behavior expectations at home and school can make such a positive impact in both areas. The disconnect students […]

Tips for Managing Active Lessons

Okay, so you want to do fun and engaging and active lessons but you are worried about managing it. You know you have the best intentions but it always happens: your students start getting too excited, they start to get louder, they no longer are listening to what your next instructions are, and now someone […]