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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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
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 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 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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Want to Love Teaching? Engage Your Students
Engage your students. Don’t just stick your toe in the water! Jump right in with relevant, active learning. As students engage in learning activities, classroom climate improves, discipline problems decline,…
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Simplify Your Teaching Now – Survival Is Actually Possible
Simplify your teaching; simplify your life! Avoid teacher time traps associated with grading, committee work, planning, decorating, and more. It’s time to work smarter, not harder. (more…)
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4 Ways to Get Professional Development Every Day
Professional development = learning. From sunup to sundown, teachers learn about teaching. No, PD doesn’t require a college course, a workshop, or a webinar. It begins on that first day…
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Plan Instruction for the Best School Year Ever
When you plan instruction thoughtfully, you will enjoy teaching more. At the beginning of the year, find your starting point. Then plan in broad strokes (long-range planning) and small strokes (daily…
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