Does Language Matter in Times of Financial Crisis? Part 1: Early US History
The phenomenon of cultural reactions to language is clearly in play in the history of the financial boom & bust crises marking U.S. history, from …
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Five Methods to Reduce or Eliminate Student Loan Debt
Student loan repayment seems inevitable. You cannot discharge student loan debt even in a bankruptcy. However, there are five tried-and-true methods …
Continue ReadingHow to teach drama, physical movement, and stage combat. Great teacher resource.
Great book for teaching drama students safe fight and combat techniques. Choreography for drama fight and combat scenes.
Continue ReadingHolidays and Education : Classroom Survival Tips for Teachers
With thoughts of turkey and late afternoon naps dancing in their heads, keeping your students attention can be a job in itself. How do we accomplish …
Continue ReadingMartian Chronicles Essay Test
This would work best as a take-home essay test, or you could use it as an essay for block-scheduling. It is geared for Pre-AP (honors) 8th grade, or …
Continue ReadingChristmas Audio Books: An Australian Christmas Audio Book
Christmas audio books are a fun way to finish off the teaching year and keep struggling readers engaged. ‘Toad Surprise’ is the latest …
Continue ReadingClassroom Groups-Importance of Classroom Groups
There are many kinds of groups in school. Classroom groups are the most important of all the groups. Classroom groups help teachers and students …
Continue ReadingLearn about the German Alphabet and its Special Letters
How is the German alphabet different from the alphabet we use in English? Not that different, after all, but there are some key concepts you’ll …
Continue ReadingJapanese Writing Systems: Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana - In Order to Write Japanese You'll Have to Learn All Three Writing Systems
In order to fully learn a language one must learn to read and write in that language. Japanese has several different writing systems which all must be …
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This article examines the controversy surrounding prayer in public schools.
Continue ReadingUsing Lapbooks in Teaching: A Whole Language Approach
Lapbooking is a whole language approach to education. It’s often used to compliment a unit study or as an alternative to a book report, and can …
Continue ReadingEducational Electronics and the Use of Calculators in Special Education
Consider using educational electronics in a special education setting to enhance learning. This article will show you how!
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