Homework can be useful to help students learning, but isn't always the best strategy. Here are alternatives to homework: a chart for teachers.

Are any of these ineffective teaching methods still part of your practice? Time to reconsider.

Here's a list of better Microsoft powerpoint alternative for presentations that every teacher can try for FREE in their next lessons!

Poorly implemented co-teaching practices may be taking the “special” out of special education, say many who train teachers and districts in collaboration.

Research based teaching strategies you can use today with a free printable chart.

Exclusionary punishments don't really change behavior. Having students work to repair the harm done by their actions can be much more effective.

Worksheets are a normal and expected part of any teacher's instruction. However, they are arguably not very engaging and one of the least valuable teaching tools available. In this blog post, I share 15 alternative ideas for more engaging and authentic teaching tools that you can use instead of worksheets. Check out the list here, and leave a comment if you have another idea to provide!

Whatever your reason for wanting to leave the teaching profession, there are plenty of great home businesses that offer fulfillment.

This blog post by Bespoke ELA explores alternatives to the traditional essay that include oral essays, infographics, one-pagers, and other projects to demonstrate the same analytical skills as a written essay. These alternatives are great to helping struggling students and those with special needs

Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.

Worksheets are a normal and expected part of any teacher's instruction. However, they are arguably not very engaging and one of the least valuable teaching tools available. In this blog post, I share 15 alternative ideas for more engaging and authentic teaching tools that you can use instead of worksheets. Check out the list here, and leave a comment if you have another idea to provide!

Can you provide meaningful instruction without a grammar worksheet? You can, and here are ten alternatives to the grammar worksheet.

A list of job options you have as a special education teacher (outside of the traditional classroom setting), given the skills you possess as an educator.

Enjoy teaching plants' parts, structures and functions with these hands-on activities. Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will love them!

The most popular list of best apps for college students has been updated for the 2022-2023 academic year. All of

A list of job options you have as a special education teacher (outside of the traditional classroom setting), given the skills you possess as an educator.

Discover how artificial intelligence teaching tools can revolutionize your daily workflow, enhance lesson planning and communication.

Want to start a career in curriculum development? Explore the 5 things to consider before looking for curriculum design jobs online.

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It’s that time of year to begin reflecting on our classroom practices and what we can do to improve upon the next year. Re-tweak our classroom management style, read some professional development books on becoming a better writing teacher, or rethink how we are managing and differentiating centers. But what about reflecting on the items […]

What are teachers saying about hangman? Is it appropriate? What are some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom?

Homework!

Test outside the box.

I would love to hear any tips and tricks you have that help your BIG KIDS make the best choices to help avoid the great recess takeaway. Keep me posted!

Here are 36 great Jobs alternatives for teachers who want to quit. They can pay similarly or more than what the average teacher makes now.

This blog post by Bespoke ELA explores alternatives to the traditional essay that include oral essays, infographics, one-pagers, and other projects to demonstrate the same analytical skills as a written essay. These alternatives are great to helping struggling students and those with special needs

Whether it's called an Edcamp or a TeachMeet, an unconference offers a fun, no-pressure, FREE alternative for professional development.

Teaching can be a very rewarding and meaningful job for moms. But if you have little kids and feel the need to be home with them, you may feel the need to test an alternative

Kids need to talk to learn. These structured discussion techniques are fun and mix things up from the usual think-pair-share tactic.

Using chatgpt and artificial intelligence as an instructional tool for secondary teachers.

Kids will have a blast learning about cells with this fun, hands...

With final exam season right around the corner, many teachers are thinking about what they plan to do. While some schools might be a little more relaxed and

There are many benefits to using movie trailers as an alternative assessment in English class. The main one: students genuinely enjoy them!

The sit-and-get, one-size-fits-all model is disappearing. Taking its place are these 9 alternative models for teacher professional development.

Dropouts in alternative programs get a personalized learning experience. Maybe if they had that in the first place they wouldn't leave school.

Many alternatives to a classroom gig.

In my last Differentiation in the Science Classroom post, I wrote about lab reports. And now I’m going to write a post about NOT writing lab reports. (Crazy, I know, but bear with me…) Having students write a full lab report every time I did a lab would have pretty much burned me and my […]

Your students are bright, but they don't always sound like it. Help improve student vocabulary with these 600 ways to say common things.

What do you want your students to do? There’s an edtech app for that! Created by @Poeteacher TechUseGuide pdf

Feeling-o-meter: A visual feeling thermometer for children to properly identify and describe their feelings of anger, frustration and disappointment.

Can you provide meaningful instruction without a grammar worksheet? You can, and here are ten alternatives to the grammar worksheet.