Classroom Management

Free Multimedia Classroom Tools - Blogs in the Classroom

Looking for a free and easy way to add some online zip to your classroom interactions? Consider a blog! With a little imagination, any teacher can turn a flat lesson plan into an engaging (and even blended-learning) activity that will accommodate the most tech-savvy students.

Published by SylviaD (130 pts) on Aug 12, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Effective Classroom Management Strategies: How to Influence Students and Parents

Use effective classroom management strategies to change attitudes.

Published by Trent Lorcher (30053 pts) on Aug 10, 2009 to
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Teach Children to Care for Books: Concept of Print

One of the concepts of print is to teach students proper book handling. Parents and teachers alike will enjoy teaching young students how to properly hold a book, turn the pages, find the cover, cover page, and back of the book as well as to learn how to respect the book in this cute lesson plan.

Published by Laurie Patsalides (13768 pts) on Jul 31, 2009 to
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Review of The Essential 55 by Ron Clark

Ron Clark, Disney's teacher of the year in 2001, wrote a book about the 55 rules or ideas he used to become an extraordinary teacher. He demanded the best from his students and from himself, and he did this in some of the most difficult schools in the nation.

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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Teaching Reading Skills During Reading Workshop

Reading workshop allows students to read books on their levels that fit with their interests. But how do you check for comprehension? How do you meet your reading objectives? How do you assess students?

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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Easy Classroom Discipline Plan You Can Implement Today

Your students deserve a positive educational climate - one that will encourage both their academic and personal growth. The card system is an easy-to-use classroom discipline

Published by ElizabethWistrom (4291 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
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Managing Reading Workshop

Reading workshop is similar to writing workshop. Nancie Atwell has written several books about this concept. With reading workshop, each student is reading his own book at his own level. Some teachers find this hard to manage, but it's not. Students love reading and responding!

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Jul 25, 2009 to
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Incorporating Bibliotherapy into Your Classroom

Bibliotherapy can be used as a powerful tool to help teachers address social, emotional and behavioral problems, teach appropriate behavior, and build community. Choose appropriate bibliotherapy texts to help you use literature to help create a classroom community that values, respects, supports...

Published by Michelle McFarland-McDaniels (661 pts) on Jul 6, 2009 to
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The Role of Teacher as a Leader

The teacher's role as a leader is an important part of his or her job. The teacher must know the role that the teacher assistant will take in the classroom. In addition, a good leader will want to establish a rapport with the teacher assistant. This will create a positive classroom environment.

Published by Laurie Patsalides (13768 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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Returning a Test: Make it a Learning Experience

Often teachers return tests, students look at the marks and then put them away. Returning a test can be a learning experience for both students and teachers. Use some simple, interactive techniques to maximize student learning in this unique situation.

Published by Naomi (82 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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