Exciting ideas in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Going the Extra Degree With 212

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

There is nothing like a good metaphor to inspire people to learn and live to a higher...

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Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Parent and Teacher Communication, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Technology, Working with Families and the Community
Grades: 3–5

In Chippewa Valley, and most of Michigan, the first day of school is the Tuesday after Labor Day....

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Building Excitement Into a Classroom

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Science, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Week after week, millions of viewers are...

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Creating a Theme

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Reading, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 3–5

Many children love to go to birthday parties, especially when there is a theme. Whether it is...

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Making Books Convenient for Kids

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Reading, Language Arts, Classroom Management
Grades: 3–5

The other day I was at a restaurant. I only wanted an iced tea. That’s it. I wasn’t hungry for anything. Nada. The...

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Setting the Stage for a New School Year

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 3–5

Setting the Stage


It's almost show-time. In a month,...

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Welcome to Brent Vasicek's Classroom

Monday, August 2, 2010
Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 3–5

Lights, camera, action! Where does the excitement of Hollywood meet rigorous Michigan academic standards? Right here in...

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About this Teacher

Brent Vasicek
Michigan
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Special Interests: classroom management, classroom organization