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A survival guide for new teachers filled with resources, tools, and tips

Get Ready For Valentine's Day

PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Colors | Crafts

Get your students in the Valentine's Day spirit with these easy-to-make decorations and crafts.

 

Valentine...

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"Been There, Done That" Tips & Ideas: Classroom Management

PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Classroom Management

Since classroom management is one of the toughest aspects of first-year teaching, this installment of "Been There, Done That" asks...

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Presidents' Day: Everything You Need

Grades 3–5 | Presidents' Day | Social Studies
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Time Management Tip: Stretching Instructional Time

PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Classroom Management

Want to stretch your teaching time? Then double-check how effectively you utilize the first ten minutes of class. Often, those first ten...

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Black History Month: Everything You Need

PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12
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January/February Survival Guide

PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8

Now that you've hit the halfway point in the school year and have more confidence in your teaching style, you'll find it easier to vary...

Teach This

Connecting with Ruby Bridges

Grades 6–8

Directions

Day 1

Step 1: Introduce the lesson by check students' prior knowledge of...

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Smart Support

Parent-Teacher Communications: Everything You Need
PreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12
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