Will the Common Core Resolve Problems with No Child Left Behind? A Teacher's Opinion
As the vast majority of states are making the transition into the Common Core Standards, educators may be questioning this transition, or even …
Continue Reading5 Steps to Write a Mystery Story: Tips from the Pros
Mysteries are addictive. Pick up a good one and you won’t put it down until you’re done. Then you’ll want to read more from that …
Continue ReadingHow Will the Common Core Standards Effect my Child's Education? Tips & Info for Parents
By now, you may have heard the words “common” and “core” buzzing around the grapevine, and you’re likely wondering what these words mean, and how they …
Continue ReadingTips for Parents on Summer Learning for Kids
Teachers know that “if you don’t use it you lose it”. Students need to keep their learning skills sharp over the summer. Find out …
Continue ReadingTeaching the Sequence of a Story: Two-Day First Grade Lesson
As the saying goes, “You can’t learn to run before you walk.” That’s the right sequence. Being able to retell the right order of things that happen in …
Continue ReadingTeaching About the Characters in a Story - Two-Day Lesson Plan for First Grade
“He’s such a character!” You may have heard that phrase before when it refers to someone who is funny or mischievous. But characters can …
Continue Reading5 Ideas to Practice your French Language Skills over the Summer
It’s so important to use a language regularly, so you don’t lose it. Over the summer, you can easily find a bit of time to get in some …
Continue ReadingTeach the Setting of a Story: Two-Day Lesson Plan for First Grade Students
Snoopy had the right idea when he wrote, “It was a dark and stormy night.” He knew that the right setting is often vital in a good story. Students …
Continue ReadingTips on How to Learn English Faster: Advice for ESL Students
There are millions of people around the world that are learning to speak English. One of the most common questions I get as an ESL teacher is “How do …
Continue ReadingImproving a Problem Student's Behavior in All Areas
If you can improve a student’s behavior, this not only makes your own job easier, it helps the student prepare for a more productive life. The …
Continue ReadingRewarding & Punishing Student Behavior: Moving from External Rewards to Intrinsic Ones
We know that reward and punishment works and there is nothing wrong with using it to a point. However, at some point we need students to start …
Continue ReadingTypes & Forms of Energy: 1st Grade Science Lesson
Energy is everywhere! Nothing happens without energy. Help your students understand that energy comes in many forms. Provided here are activities and …
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