Greatness Nextdoor

A peer classroom observation activity for teacher growth and connection

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Updated July 6, 2026
A hand drops a handwritten note in a small tray on a desk. An open laptop, coffee mug, sticky notes and pens are on the desk.

Teachers draw a colleague's name, schedule a 10-minute classroom visit, and leave a written note about what they noticed. It's a simple peer observation rotation that sparks professional growth and puts great teaching on display across your school.

Why try it

Peer observation doesn't have to be formal, time-consuming, or tied to evaluation. This activity keeps it lightweight: a 10-minute visit, a handwritten note, and a bulletin board that fills up over time. Teachers get genuine recognition from a colleague who was actually in the room, and your staff starts to learn from each other in a way no PD session can replicate. It works across grade levels, supports professional learning, and gives you an easy way to publicly celebrate what's already happening in your classrooms.

What's included

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