Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice to Get the Most Out of Teaching

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Learn, Plan

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.…

5 Ideas for Organizing Professional Stuff

December 31, 2015

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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…

5 Ideas for Organizing Parent Stuff

November 29, 2015

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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…

5 Ideas for Organizing Teaching Stuff

November 23, 2015

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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…

5 Easy Ways to Organize Student Stuff

November 14, 2015

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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,…

5 Ideas for Classroom Management

November 2, 2015

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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…

The Best Teachers Dive In and Face Risky Situations

October 14, 2015

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…

Want to Love Teaching? Engage Your Students

October 11, 2015

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Engage