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Strategies for Teachers in Dealing With Bullying

Anne Vize
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

The last thing a teacher needs with a new class is a bullying problem. But identifying bullying, and planning an effective plan to beat it can be a …

Learn About The Language and Origin of Romany Gypsies

Renae Haug
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

Whatever image the term “Gypsy” brings to your mind, Gypsies are typically thought of as a mysterious people recognized for their care-free nomadic …

Overcoming Foreign Accents in the Process of Second Language Learning

Rebecca Scudder
Categories : Teaching tips for foreign language instructors

This article addresses the need to focus on correct pronunciation in the foreign language classroom in order to minimize “foreign accents” …

Chrysanthemum Lesson Plan by Kevin Henkes: A Think Aloud Lesson

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Primary teachers use read alouds to teach predictions and summarizations. Let’s demonstrate how to use the book, “Chrysanthemum”, …

Making Your Bar Graph Lesson Plans Fun for Kids

AJFA
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school math

Take advantage of the passion kids have for their pets to introduce them to the concepts behind creating bar graphs. Students will survey others …

As Teachers, Are we Unmotivating Our Motivated Students? How Can We Stop?

tstyles
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Children enter our schools motivated and excited to learn. It’s only after teachers start “motivating” them that they typically …

Writing Tools for Special Needs Students: Assistive Devices for Success

Rose Kivi
Categories : Teaching students with physical disabilities

Ergonomic pens and pencils make writing easier for children who have disabilities that make holding a standard pen or pencil difficult. Different …

A Collection of Preschool Circle Time Activities

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Circle time (also known as Morning Routine) has always been my favorite time of the day in the Kindergarten Classroom. Here you will find a step by …

ESL students - How Learning English Words from Marketing Can Help Build Better Readers

Anne Vize
Categories : Esl lesson plans for all grade levels

Many ESL students struggle to understand English words from marketing and promotional material that they encounter in their daily activities. …

Financial Education Lesson Plans: Teaching Kids Financial Literacy Through Great Literature

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Teaching kids financial literacy provides lifelong benefits. Teach children the dangers of speculation with this handy lesson plan. This is the third …