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Winning Ideas Contest 2008-2009
Join the Discussion for a Chance to Win Teaching Materials
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
Share your teaching tips for this month's topic on our Winning Ideas message board and you'll be entered to win up to $50 in teaching materials. Up to five of the most creative and effective solutions will be selected as this month's Winning Ideas.
What does it take to win? Browse last year's Winning Ideas and winners from 2006-2007 for inspiration and practical ideas to help you make the best use of class time.
This month's question: How do you celebrate the end of the year with your students?
- What special activities do you do with your students at the end of the year?
- Do you have an annual farewell event to mark the end of the year?
The end of the year is a good time for reflection and looking forward.
See the official rules for details. When submitting photos with students, please complete and mail a photo release for each child pictured.
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Winning Ideas for Sharing Books
Winning Ideas contest winners for What's your best idea for having students share what they are reading?
Winning Ideas for Celebrating Birthdays
Many teachers responded with ideas for celebrating birthdays in school this month. Here are several excellent suggestions that may help you in your classroom.
Winning Ideas for Getting Students to Complete Homework
Five winning ideas for encouraging students to take responsibility for completing their homework and turning their work in on time
Winning Ideas for Activities to Get Students Ready to Learn
This articles explains several activities designed to get students to settle down and get ready to learn.
Winning Ideas for Bad Weather Recess
Five top winning ideas for what to do for students when the weather is so bad that recess has to be indoors.
Winning Ideas for Getting Reluctant Students to Join in Class Discussions
We asked teachers for their best ideas for getting reluctant students to join in class discussions. Here are some of their suggestions that may help you in your classroom.
Winning Ideas for Remembering Key Concepts
Five top winning ideas from teachers for the question, What's your best device for helping students remember key concepts?
Winning Ideas for Encouraging Summer Reading
Five top winning ideas from teachers for the question, What's your best idea for encouraging summer reading?
- Subjects:Reading, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Homework and Studying Support, Birthdays, New Teacher Resources, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Teacher Training and Continuing Education
