Learn three simple things you need to teach your ESL beginners right away. These include variations of introductions, classroom surroundings and basic needs
Teaching Students who are Low-Functioning: Who are they, what do you teach them, and how do you get them included in academics?
There are some old-fashioned skills that kids should learn that will benefit them in life. While we often forgo teaching them to our children, thinking it's not necessary anymore, one day they could use those skills if they have them, even if they are labeled as "old-fashioned." Every generation changes. Things become old-fashioned and are
If we want to raise gentlemen, we have to start instilling values in our sons at young ages. These are the 7 ways I am doing that.
Are any of these ineffective teaching methods still part of your practice? Time to reconsider.
If you have distractible kids you've wondered how to teach them and how to get them to concentrate. Here's several tips I've found working for helping distractible kids focus.
Teach your kids coping skills with these easy and brilliant anger management activities for kids - designed for positive parenting.
There are so many phonics rules! It’s really amazing that most of our little ones are able to break the code and become fluent readers. After students learn the letters and sounds of the alphabet, we kind of rock their world a bit by teaching them that certain letters can have different sounds depending on […]
Figuring out how to stop a toddler from hitting is no easy task! And if you are a first time mom, it's even more shocking. Right up there with with potty training kids who won't poop on the toilet and getting your toddler to stop whining. How you help your child stop hitting will look
Oppositional defiant disorder is a type of behavior disorder that is diagnosed in childhood. As the name implies, children with ODD are defiant and may be hostile towards everyone around them. These are the students that always get into trouble despite numerous attempts to teach them the consequences of their actions.
Read this if your kids were not born with gold spoons in their mouths! Seriously, you do want to raise financially sound children, don't you?
Making ANZAC biscuits is an Australian tradition and these chewy oat biscuits are easy to make with kids.
Everyone knows you can teach dogs tricks, but did you realize how good cats were at learning new things too? Cats love to work for food, so teaching them tricks for treats is the perfect way to have some fun for both of you. All you need is a hungry kitty, their favorite treats and
Parenting is a tough job; it requires compassion, kindness, affection, and loads of patience to raise a kid. But, one thing that most parents tend
Do your students struggle with writing a constructed response? Teach them to RAP! Print smaller versions for individual students or print poster size to hang as an anchor chart.
Get ideas for teaching the six syllable types to your students, details about my Syllable Types Resource and a FREE syllable types activity to get you started!
*The list keeps growing - there are six now! Ted Talks are increasingly popular with educators for use with the faculty as well as the students. However, it can be tricky to find just the right talk for the occasion since there are so many available. There's also the problem of occasional profanity or inappropriate ...
What they don't teach us in education courses is just how freaking much students talk, and how hard it can be to quiet them down. Help is on the way.
Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.
Until understanding ADHD in 2018, I don’t know how many times my son’s disruptive behavior was chalked up to that overused phrase “boys will be boys.” My son’s needle seemed to be stuck on hyperdrive all the time. Keeping him from doing and saying certain things became a full-time job.
Here are some useful websites that you can share with your students to teach about web literacy and critical thinking. Can they work out which websites are true, and which are fake?
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” —Kahlil Gibran I have countless holiday memories. Most of them center around faith, family, and traditions. Very few childhood memories actually include the gifts I received. I distinctly remember the year that I got […]
Learning German? Find out how you can easily avoid the most common German mistakes with these super simple fixes in under 10 minutes!
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
These five fun word games will have your students practicing vocabulary terms without even realizing it! Check out this list for instructions for play.
Learning essential German verbs in the present tense is an important part of mastering the German language. Verbs are the backbone of any language and understanding how to use them correctly in the present tense will help you to communicate effectively and accurately. It is also key to developing a strong foundation for learning more complex verb forms. With a good grasp on these essential verbs, you will be able to express yourself better and understand conversations more easily. This PDF is great for any beginner or intermediate students of the German language or anyone that wants to get by in a day to day conversation. You can learn the essential German verbs easy and fast with this visual tool. Verbs included on the PDF: Sein – to be Haben – to have Kommen – to come Sollen – to be suppose Gehen – to go Sprechen – to speak/talk Machen – to make/do Laufen – to walk Müssen – to must / have to Fragen – to ask Helfen – to help Glauben – to believe Mögen – to like/want Kaufen – to buy Essen – to eat Denken – to think Sehen – to see/realize Suchen – to search Finden – to find Wohnen – to live Wissen – to know Geben – to give Arbeiten – to work Tragen – to carry / wear Werden – to become
Teaching your dog tricks is a great way of building a brilliant bond with your dog whilst having lots of fun with them! Tricks can also help your dog learn how to use all different parts of their body and most of all, it will Continue Reading →
Teach your students to stop tattling with the 5 B's classroom management system.
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Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
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I love anchor charts, but I hate writing them! Luckily, this digital and ready to go Figurative Language anchor chart/ figurative language poster pack will be the perfect resource for your grammar / ELA lessons! Simply print this clear and colorful figurative language anchor chart out on the 4 separate pages (all you have to do is hit print, the rest is ready to go), cut the edges, and tape together! Quick, easy, and ready for classroom use teaching figurative language skills. What could be better? This Figurative Language pack comes with: -1 figurative language anchor chart -1 poster sized version of EACH of the figurative language anchor chart - 1 black and white poster sized version of the figurative language anchor chart Figurative Language Example Posters Including: -Figurative Language Example + Definition Alliteration poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Simile poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Metaphor poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Oxymoron poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Cliché poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Idiom poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Onomatopoeia poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Hyperbole poster -Figurative Language Example + Definition Personification poster See what other teachers are saying about this figurative language poster resource: "This was an excellent resource for my classroom and my students. Thank you!" -Paula R. "Love this reference poster! My students refer to it all the time." -Renee P.
Instead of saying, "Here is the knowledge; now go practice it," inductive learning says, "Here are some objects, some data, some experiences...what knowledge can we gain from it?"
Being a good parent is not easy, and requires SO much patience and grace. Here are 10 parenting tips that will help you raise emotionally and mentally healthy kids.
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A complete summary of the 15 most influential learning theories. Includes Vygotsky, Piaget, Bloom, Gagne, Maslow, Bruner, Kolb and many more.
Inside: A collection of funny Spanish jokes for kids. Spanish teachers and parents know that positive emotions or a sense of fun boosts learning. Jokes and chistes are a fun way to learn or celebrate what students can understand. They can be a great brain break and a low-stress chance to do a tiny bit
Do you hide the truth from difficult students? Do you give them false praise? In the name of encouragement, most teachers do. But if you want lasting improvement in their behavior, then you have to be brutally honest with them. Difficult students don’t benefit ... Read more
Discover effective ways to teach sight words to children with dyslexia. Explore to learn more about sight words and access resources for teaching them.
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Its not an easy topic to teach. It's such a dark, sad time, and I really struggled to find sources appropriate for elementary students. I realized that
It's important to your ability to build rapport and influence that students know you care about them as people. Here is a simple way to do it.
Prefixes posters (80!) and also 80 picture cards that are great visuals to help your students understand prefixes to use in centers or small groups. You don't want to teach prefixes without these high-quality visual representations of prefixes! I have provided 80 different prefix posters and then smaller versions of the same posters (4 to a page) as prefix picture cards that you can use for small groups. These are great when learning prefixes to use as visual examples. You could also have students sort by prefix for the ones that have multiple words for great hands-on practice or use these for many other learning activities. You can also hang the picture cards around the room and have students find them and write them down as a fun activity. Prefixes included: re- 10 posters bi- 2 posters pre- 6 posters un- 11 posters dis- 5 posters im- 1 poster non- 1 poster over- 3 posters mis- 3 posters sub- 1 poster tele- 2 posters con- 1 poster inter- 1 poster de- 1 poster under- 4 posters super- 2 posters anti- 4 posters a- 3 posters multi- 3 posters micro- 1 poster auto- 2 posters astro- 1 poster uni- 2 posters tri- 1 poster quad- 1 poster penta- 1 poster hexa- 1 poster octa- 1 poster oct- 2 posters ex- 1 poster in- 2 posters Each of these posters, as I said, also comes in a small picture card format that fit 4 to a page. I have also provided a Table of Contents that lists all of the words for each prefix. You can click on any prefix in the Table of Contents to take you to that set of posters. I have also made a Suffixes version of this product. Check that out here: Suffixes Posters and Pictures Cards If you like these, check out my other prefix resources: Prefixes and Suffixes Charts Prefixes and Suffixes Puzzles My Little Book of Prefixes My Little Book of Suffixes My Little Book of Prefixes and Suffixes Prefixes Bottle Cap Centers Suffixes Bottle Cap Centers
5 simple rules that make it easier for you to understand the "logic" of German language and make learning German easier.