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130 FAQs and Practical Answers From Scholastic's Teacher Helpline
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
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This reassuring resource contains dozens and dozens of frequently asked questions about everyday teaching issues—collected from Scholastic's Teacher Helpline. Ruth Manna answers a broad range of questions with a voice that is equal parts patient colleague, encouraging mom, and enthusiastic cheerleader. Great for new teachers, experienced instructors, and even administrators, this book provides effective strategies and down-to-earth advice for preparing for the new school year, organizing and managing a classroom, planning curriculum, communicating with parents, and much more.
About Ruth Manna
Ruth Manna is a second grade teacher and Scholastic online mentor teacher. She is licensed as both a teacher and principal. A graduate of George Washington University, Ruth has taught early childhood and elementary grades for more than 20 years. She has been moderator of the New Teacher Helpline since 2006. Her book, 130 FAQs and Practical Answers from Scholastic’s Teacher Helpline, is an outgrowth of this message board. Ruth is a mom of three and grandma of one. She and her husband live in Western MA.
Articles
What Can I Do About Bullies?
Bullying is a complex issue that can be difficult to approach. Here are some tips from veteran teacher Ruth Manna.
How Can I Handle a Student With ADHD?
How can I help my students become good test takers?
The classroom environment and resources you need for students to succeed, plus additional information for special education students.
How can I honor cultural and ethnic heritage months?
Ruth Manna gives key ideas to remember on how to honor cultural and ethnic heritage months.
How Can I Provide Differentiated Instruction?
Ruth Manna provides five tips for reaching all learners in your classroom in this excerpt from her book 130 FAQs and Practical Answers from Scholastic's Teacher Helpline.
What big challenges do new teachers face?
Three key areas to focus on: support, discipline, and classroom management.
How Can I Structure Parent Conferences?
Elementary school teacher, Ruth Manna, offers tips and other ideas for organizing effective parent conferences.
- Subjects:Professional Development
