How to Direct Homework with Google Sites
Direct homework with Google Sites. Kids – and parents – will know exactly what to do. And you’ll get the results you want! (more…)
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How to Make Collaborative Websites with Google Sites
With Google Sites, kids can build collaborative websites. Just create a Google Site. Add the directions and a page for each student. Then you can sit back and watch. In no…
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How to Differentiate Your Biography Research Project
Biography research projects can engage your entire class. Just use the Goldilocks principle. In other words, the process shouldn’t be too easy or too hard. Instead, it should be just…
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5 Quick and Easy Biography Crafts to Try Now
Biography crafts engage kids in learning. Let’s look at five possibilities. First, to focus on character traits, try a foldable. If you’d like kids to refer to events in the…
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3 Proven Ways to Plan Differentiation for Your Classroom
Differentiation comes in three types. First, teachers can alter the content. That’s easy. Second, they can vary the process, or activity. Finally, teachers can change up products. (more…)
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How to Establish Classroom Rules That Actually Work
Classroom rules should be developed together. To begin, remind the class of your number one priority: learning. Ask them to brainstorm a list of conditions in which they learn best.…
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Teachers Are Ultimately Responsible for Student Learning
Student learning. Whose responsibility is it anyway? Unfortunately, this question can cause a lot of finger pointing. Parents may point to teachers. At the same time, teachers point to students.…
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How to Manage Difficult Students in Your Classroom
Difficult students can ruin a school year. When you encounter challenging kids in your classroom, take these steps. First, use proactive strategies to fend off bad behavior. Second, establish reactive…
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Teacher Survival Tips: How to Reduce Grading
Reduce grading. Save your sanity! Just take two simple steps. First, grade strategically. Second, assign less. Save time and do what you were meant to do – teach! (more…)
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Decorating Your Classroom Sucks Up Valuable Time
It’s time to stop decorating your classroom. Sure, it’s important to put your best face forward. But displaying works better – and takes less time. Just make a simple shift…
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Grateful Teachers Truly Enjoy Teaching
Grateful teachers. Is this an oxymoron? Every day, teachers face monumental challenges. Consequently, they become stressed out – and sometimes demoralized. Fortunately, there’s a cure. What is it? Gratitude. (more…)
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Student Contracts Offer Simple Ways to Solve Problems
Student contracts can solve classroom problems. When a child is floundering, try this. First, schedule a three-way meeting. Discuss problems in a kind, matter-of-fact way. Second, as a group, create…
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