This single classroom procedure has made a HUGE difference in my experience teaching middle school. My first year teaching I didn't do this and I knew that something needed to change. I decided to put into a place a daily bellringer for every one of my classes. I am a Family Consumer Sciences teacher so I teacher 4 different classes!You can call it whatever you want to call it but I call it a bell ringer because my students are expected to be doing it as soon as the bell rings to start class.Her
Calling all educators! Dive into a treasure trove of hilarious teacher memes that perfectly encapsulate the ups and downs of teaching life.
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Emotions are an integral part of life. They are tied to our social and sensory feelings, enabling us to mak
Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important
Calling all educators! Dive into a treasure trove of hilarious teacher memes that perfectly encapsulate the ups and downs of teaching life.
Looking for games to play with a classroom? This list of English games in the classroom is exactly what you need to engage students!
I’ll be honest with you – I was a student who REALLY struggled with math in school. I couldn’t see how it applied to every-day life or other learning subjects. I know that if my teachers had provided me with this tool growing up, it would have been a GAME-CHANGER. I created this math tool
Trying to figure out how to prepare for your first teaching job is tough. I get that, I've been there! Here's help.
A list of ESL websites that have plenty of activities, teaching strategies, worksheets, templates, lesson plans and articles which will help in your work.
Prep for any absence with the substitute teacher binder! Use these editable forms to give the substitute teacher all the information needed!
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This post shares tips and strategies for teaching different learning styles to meet the needs of all learners.
Classroom management strategies for middle school are not the same as elementary strategies. Learn how to manage a middle school classroom.
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The 5 Best Methods & Specific Tips on HOW to Incorporate Each in Your Own Classroom Being a teacher is a tough business. It can be hard to navigate the classroom and know if your teaching methods are
In today's article: Fun back to school color by number worksheets! Back to school time is right around the corner. If you want your kids to get excited about going back to school, try these
How to help your child find the right learning styles to enhance their potential in school and to prep the brain for higher learning. Learning is unique and different for each child.
We're sharing 10 things NOT to do on the first day of school. If you're a teacher wanting a smooth start to the school year, look no further. This post will show you what mistakes to avoid so that you have the best classroom management practices in place from the beginning!
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You want your classroom to be a colorful, cozy, and inviting learning space. You’d love to have a cohesive theme or at least a color scheme, so everything looks put together. But are themes childish? Aren’t middle schoolers too old for classroom decor?
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Are any of these ineffective teaching methods still part of your practice? Time to reconsider.
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It is easy to teach a child to read if it is done in the right way. Parenting Expert Dr Debmita Dutta - explains the steps to teach a child to read at home
Your new favorite teaching strategy: This pared-down version of learning stations keeps the movement, interactivity and variety while minimizing the prep work.
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Homeschooling families tell you what is unschooling and why it's the best way for children to learn.
Here are the most useful expressions of classroom language that will enhance your classroom workflow and keep students happy.
My blog will never be perfect. I will never have enough hours in the day. So I have decided to let go, and focus on another skill that I speak on almost daily--risk taking! It's time to get this thing going. So today, I'm taking a risk and putting myself out there, putting my blog out there, imperfections and all.
