The Many Levels Reading Comprehension: The Experts Weigh In
Do you know the basics of reading comprehension? If so, your appetite is probably whetted for more. If you want to help your students improve their …
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How Good Are Public Cyber Schools? A Look at Online Virtual Classrooms
The term home schooling is now part of the public vernacular, but what about home education? Home education is not the same as home schooling; home …
Continue ReadingRecognizing the Characteristics of Word Decoding Problems
Many areas of literacy present a challenge to students. However, some readers are challenged at a more basic level: the actual decoding of words. Read …
Continue ReadingDeveloping Student Learning Outcomes to Design Better Lesson Plans
Before beginning to plan your lessons, you must first develop a list of learning outcomes for your class. The more specific and focused the outcomes, …
Continue ReadingBooks for Teaching Listening Skills in the Classroom: From 1st to 12th Grade
Teachers should begin teaching listening skills from the very first day of school. Students are expected to follow directions, take notes, comprehend …
Continue ReadingRubric for Evaluating Student Presentations
Class presentations should not be painfully boring. Students need to know what makes a great speech and what is expected of them so that they can …
Continue ReadingWhat is Flattened Head Syndrome? Information for Parents
Does your baby have a flat spot on his or her head? This condition is not all that uncommon and can easily be prevented and treated. Learn more about …
Continue ReadingWhy Teachers Shouldn't Friend Students on Facebook & Social Media Sites
The popularity of social media sites among today’s youth means that they have become the default communication tools for a new generation of …
Continue ReadingCreating Personalized Poems From Teachers to Students
You may be leaving the classroom due to an illness, graduation, retiring, etc. Students like to know that they were a special part of your life during …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding How Technology Integration and Higher Order Thinking Skills Go Hand in Hand
Learn how to help your students develop higher order thinking skills by integrating technology into your lessons. Technology can help your students …
Continue ReadingBlogs For Students - The Three Best Blogging Tools Available
Today there are lots of creative blogging tools for students to use at school, but the five below are specifically catered towards a K-12 audience and …
Continue Reading7 Easy Steps for Creating a Classroom Accountability System
Accountability is one of the most important concepts to teach a child. Teaching students how to respect one another and work together as a team will …
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