6 Proven Steps That Actually Make You Enjoy Teaching
Enjoy teaching? How is that even possible? Some days you may feel like you’re drowning. With these six steps, you can survive and thrive in your chosen profession. (more…)
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10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think
Simple STEM challenges ignite students’ engagement, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the engineering design process. Just add one per month – and let the thinking begin! (more…)
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6 Things Zumba Made Me Know About Teaching
Sometimes we learn about teaching in the most unlikely places. As Ms. Sneed began a new Zumba class, for example, there was a definite learning curve. “Is this how my…
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How to Unlock Classroom Starting Points with Data
To figure out students’ needs, establish classroom starting points. First, gather multiple data points for each student you teach. Second, determine cutoffs for high, average, and low scores. Third, label each child.…
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5 Ideas for Organizing Professional Stuff for Teachers
Organizing professional stuff can be a snap. These five ideas, ranging from low- to high-tech, will help you store your teaching artifacts. Whether you use file folders, binders, Google Docs, slideshow, or…
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5 Ideas for Organizing Parent Stuff
Use these 5 ideas for organizing parent stuff. (1) Publish a newsletter or website. (2) Share dates on a calendar. (3) Create a parent email group. (4) Create a parent…
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5 Ideas for Organizing Teaching Stuff
Take a peek at 5 ideas for organizing teaching stuff. Organizing teaching materials, digital files, and worksheets will make each day run smoother. Don’t be harried! Get organized so you…
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5 Easy Ways to Organize Student Stuff
Why organize student stuff? When students are more organized, each day runs more smoothly. Let’s look at some ways to collect and student assignments, returning student assignments, keep students organized,…
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5 Ideas for Classroom Management
Classroom management makes teaching easier! Just take these five steps to get started. First, figure out what you want (and how you’ll get it). Second, set clear expectations. Third, establish…
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The Best Teachers Dive In and Face Risky Situations
The best teachers aren’t afraid to dive right in. They meet trouble head-on. And they always act in their students’ best interests. These educators remain thoughtful – even when emotions…
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