Timesaving help, from classroom management to meeting educational goals

Timesaving help, from classroom management to meeting educational goals and objectives

Mother’s Day Gifts for the Artistically Challenged

Grades: PreK–K | 1–2 | 3–5

Drawing and Painting | Paper Crafts | Parents | Mother's Day | Spring Themes

Here is an easy game plan for making photoworthy Mother’s Day gifts with your students -- without breaking the bank or breaking out...

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Grades: PreK–K | 1–2 | 3–5 | 6–8 | 9–12

Teacher Tips and Strategies

During this National Teacher Appreciation week, do not expect roses from Governor Scott Walker or chocolates from Chris Christie. This...

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Critical Thinking Activities for Fast Finishers and Beyond

Grades: 1–2 | 3–5

Research Skills | Creative Writing | Logic and Problem Solving | Word Problems | Class Projects

Challenge your fast finishers — and everyone else in your room with these meaningful and thought-provoking independent student...

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Models, Music, and More on the Concept of Time

Grades: 1–2 | 3–5

Content Area Reading | Manipulatives | Time

Help your students grasp the concept of time as they read a clock and measure elapsed time with these timely tools.

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Cinco de Mayo — A Fiesta of Fun!

Grades: PreK–K | 1–2 | 3–5

Vocabulary | Teacher Tips and Strategies

These kiddos deserve a break. What better way to take that break than to get ready for a FIESTA? In this post we will share some of the...

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Literacy

Summarizing: Using Hand Motions for Key Words or Points

By Lori Oczkus

Help your students develop summarization skills by learning to determine what is important and how to summarize in a logical order.

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Assessment

Character Chart Graphic Organizer for the Interactive Whiteboard

A language arts graphic organizer that can be used on the interactive whiteboard to help students identify and infer character traits

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Classroom Management

Head Off Behavior Problems With Classroom Procedures

By Bonnie Murray

General procedures, daily tasks, and other activities to help you ward off some classroom behavior problems.

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New Teacher

Experienced teachers know that parent-volunteers can be a tremendous resource in the classroom. This month, teachers who have worked...

"Been There, Done That" Tips & Ideas: Parent Involvement
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