Fun and Creative Music Room Bulletin Board Ideas
Are you looking for some creative ways to display your students work or teach such things as rhythm and notes on the staff? Here are some cute music …
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Ideas on Teaching Fractions in Third Grade Using Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated instruction is an instructional concept that educators use to reach every student in the class. It takes into consideration each …
Continue ReadingReading Recovery Program Guidelines: What It's All About
Since 1984, people have wondered what is Reading Recovery all about. They have heard of the Reading Recovery program in their local schools, but …
Continue ReadingRead Aloud Books for Retelling: Great Read Alouds on Retelling Including Activities
Looking for some great books to read aloud to your primary students when you are teaching retelling? These activities, and read aloud books for …
Continue ReadingUsing the Scientific Method Across the Curriculum
The application of the scientific method should not be limited to once a year, right before the science fair. The scientific method can easily be used …
Continue ReadingUseful Tips on Writing Essential Questions
Essential questions can make the lesson planning process more effective, but many teachers struggle to write quality essential questions for their …
Continue ReadingCan a Read-Aloud With Accountable Talk Help Develop Students' Language Skills?
A disciplined form of education produces disciplined students that achieve more than their peers. Inculcating values that are basics to learning and …
Continue ReadingMath Vocabulary Word Wall: Build a Powerful Learning Tool
A math vocabulary word wall is a powerful tool to have in your classroom. Use games and other techniques to facilitate the mastery of math terms that …
Continue ReadingThe Four Basic Components of a Mini Lesson
A mini lesson is shorter and more to the point than a typical lesson. But what are the main components of a mini lesson? Read on to learn about the …
Continue ReadingTeaching About Pond Habitat: Lesson & Activity Ideas
Habitat can be taught year round with the use of educational movies, field trips and creative writing. Students will be able to view the pond habitat …
Continue ReadingUse Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics to Reach All Learners
When you teach math to an elementary class, you’ll have students at all different levels–especially with a skill like long division or …
Continue ReadingA Guide to Teacher Made Student Awards with Ideas & Free Templates
Free award certificate and award ribbon templates are offered here, as well as offering other options available online. Teacher made student awards …
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