206. PRIME TIMES® - Everything You Need to Know

Today’s the day! I’m finally doing a deep dive into my number one classroom procedure: PRIME TIMES®. I share the origin story, why they’re essential for classroom management and formative assessment, and practical strategies for making them work in any secondary science classroom. You’ll learn how to overcome common challenges like missing papers, time limits, absences, and accommodations, plus tips for adapting Prime Times® to fit your schedule and students’ needs. This episode is your complete guide to implementing a simple five-minute routine that can transform your classroom! ➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode206 Resources Mentioned:Prime Times® in my resource shopPrime Times® on TpTMy favorite utility cartDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify. Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 96, Why I Stopped Assigning Homework (And 6 Surprising Results)Episode 152, Absences - How to Deal With ThemEpisode 205, A Cell Phone Policy for High School StudentsPrime Times®: The Secondary Classroom Procedure You Can’t Live Without 4 FREE Halloween-themed resources specifically for high school science - 1 for biology, 1 for chemistry, 1 for anatomy, and 1 for physics.  Be sure to grab them at https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/halloween/