Improve Your Students' Reading Skills
This article suggests an activity which focuses and engages students when they must read literary works in class. It also a great activity that will …
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The Chapter Book Challenge: Alternative Book Report Idea for 2nd or 3rd Graders
Many second or third grade students should be moving out of picture books and into chapter books. However, you may have a weekly book report …
Continue ReadingReview of Think Quest: Best Websites for Teachers
This award winning website and program is designed with the student in mind. It provides a platform for students K-12 to express creativity and …
Continue ReadingHow To Teach Cause and Effect With Wringer by Jerry Spinelli
Wringer by Jerry Spinelli is a popular book used in many upper elementary classrooms. It is the story of Palmer, who does not want to turn 10 years …
Continue ReadingProblematic Disruptive Behaviors: How to Tame a Wild Class
This article offers suggestions as to how teachers can reclaim their authority in their classroom.
Continue ReadingTeacher Observations: Observe and Learn
This article suggests a teacher tip in which teachers can learn by watching other teachers.
Continue ReadingThe Diary of Anne Frank: Connecting Genocide in Darfur and Concentration Camps in North Korea
In many school systems, the study of the Holocaust during World War II takes place during middle school, and many curricula include “The Diary …
Continue ReadingWhat Students Should Know About ACT Math Test Format & Structure
ACT math tests are very predictable. You can increase your chances of doing well by studying of course, but it also helps to know as much as possible …
Continue ReadingStudents Create Their Own Math Story Problems With Leaping Lizards
Students hate story problems but they love lizards. Use Leaping Lizards to develop an easy fun approach to story problems
Continue ReadingNancy Kean's Children's Literature Webpage
Teachers can use all of the free resources they can get their hands on. Nancykeane.com offers reading resources for use in the classroom.
Continue ReadingUsing Writing Prompts with a High School Class
Use prompts to teach students to stay on topic when writing an essay.
Continue ReadingDealing with Difficult Children: Teaching Social Skills to School Children
This article gives tips on how to deal with children who may be challenging his peers in class.
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