Arguments for an Environmental Curriculum Across All Grade Levels
Environmental education in most curricula is non-existent. How will children understand the world they live in without education in natural history …
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Teaching Methods, Tools & Strategies
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Explaining Copyright Law and How It Applies to Teachers: What You Need to Know About Fair Use, Making Copies & More
Most people have an intuitive sense of what copyright is, but do they really understand it? It is especially important for teachers to know the basics …
Continue ReadingEffective Teaching Strategies: Modeling, Reciprocal Teaching, Exploring Expository Texts
You work hard, but sometimes your students just don’t get it. You can either give up and accept it or you can use more effective teaching …
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A Successful First Day of School is Waiting: Teacher Tips for a Great First Day of School
Help make your students’ first days of school a little easier with some teacher-tested ideas that will ease student anxieties. A good start can lead …
Continue ReadingTips on Dealing with Rude Emails from Students’ Parents
Receiving a rude email from a student’s parent is anxiety-provoking, to say the least. While it is difficult, there are appropriate ways to respond …
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How Cornell Notes Can Help You: A Guide for Students and Teachers
It’s happened to all of us before. You’re up in front of a classroom of drooling high school students when you realize not a single one of …
Continue ReadingA Humorous Look at the Top 10 Reasons to Become or Remain a Teacher
It’s easy for a teacher to start feeling a little down as the new school year approaches. These top 10 reasons to become a teacher will remind …
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Characteristics of Bullied Children: Tips for Teachers on Identifying Bullied Students
Many children who are bullied do not tell their teachers or parents out of fear or intimidation. Learn to recognize some characteristics of bullied …
Continue ReadingFree, Recycled or Reused Teacher School Supplies: Going Green in the Classroom
Going green can save you precious pennies (and more!) out of your tightening classroom budgets. I’ve searched the Web – blogs, reviews, lists, etc – …
Continue ReadingHow Teachers Can Help Prevent Bullying in the Classroom
We all want our students to feel safe at school. One way to ensure they feel a sense of security is to prevent bullying. When we recognize, stop, and …
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