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Articles Classroom Activities: Welcoming Back Middle-School Students Grades: 6–8 Ease students grades 6–8 into the start of the school year with these activities that encourage them to express themselves and get to know each... Read more >	Articles Classroom Activities: Quick Fillers Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Quick filler activities for when lessons finish early, schedules change, or you're left with some time before the bell rings. Perfect for keeping... Read more >
Articles Classroom Activities: Quick Fillers (Grades 6-8) Grades: 6–8 Quick-fill activities perfect for keeping your students productively engaged during transition times. For grades 6 to 8. Read more >	Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Assigning Homework (Grades K--5) Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Do's and don'ts of assigning homework to students grades K to 5. Double-check that your homework assignments are worthwhile and well-designed with... Read more >
Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Assigning Homework Grades: 6–8 Tips for teachers on assigning homework to middle schoolers. This checklist will keep students engaged, allowing them to practice new skills and... Read more >	Articles Fit to Print: Substitute Information Sheet Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Plan ahead for sick days and absences by completing this Substitute Teacher Information Sheet. Use it to provide essential details about your... Read more >
Articles Time Management Tip: How to Say "No" Sometimes Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Are you one of the many new teachers who sometimes has trouble saying "no" to coworkers, friends, or family members? Here are four ways to decline... Read more >	Articles "Been There, Done That" Tips & Ideas: Managing Disruptions Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Experienced teachers tell you how to deal with disruptions and keep you class schedule on track. Read more >
Report-Card Writing Strategies for First-Timers Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Feeling clueless about writing report cards? These strategies and teaching tips will help you get started. Read more >	Articles Six Steps to Writing Thoughtful Report Card Comments Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 If you need a nudge getting started on the narrative portion of your students' report cards, this six-step plan will push you in the right... Read more >
Articles Favorite Words and Phrases for Report-Card Writers Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Finding the right words to describe a student's performance can be a tricky enterprise. Check out favorite words and phrases used by experienced... Read more >	Time Management Tip: Streamline With Student-Numbering System Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Find out how and why a student-numbering system can save you time day in and day out throughout the academic year. Read more >
"Been There, Done That" Tips & Ideas: First Observation Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Whether your first observation is next week or next month, these tips from experienced teachers will help you prepare and present with polish. Read more >	Key Components of Report Cards Explained Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Although report cards vary widely from one district to the next, you'll almost always find a descriptor section and a narrative section of some... Read more >
Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Learning Activities That Connect With Multiple Intelligences Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Use this checklist to refresh your memory on the eight different types of multiple intelligences and pinpoint learning activities that will appeal... Read more >	Articles Classroom Activities: Sponge Ideas (Grades K-5) Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 No matter how well you plan out the day, there are going to be times when you have to quickly and creatively fill up a five- to ten-minute gap in... Read more >
Articles Classroom Activities: Sponge Ideas (Grades 6-8) Grades: 6–8 No matter how well you plan out the day, there are going to be times when you have to quickly and creatively fill up a 5- to 10-minute gap in the... Read more >	Articles Clip & Save Checklist: Perfecting People Skills Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Want to improve your knack for getting along with students, parents, and colleagues? These questions will help you assess your people skills and... Read more >
Articles Overcoming New Teacher Exhaustion Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Between holiday happenings and all your teaching responsibilities, the weeks before the December break can seem more like a season of stress than... Read more >	Articles 15 Stress-Busting Tips From Teachers Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Experienced teachers share quick tips on managing the heavy workload and reducing stress. Read more >