Raise your hand if you can't tell the difference between an excellent teacher and a teacher who's just taking up space at the front of the classroom. Do I see a hand there in the back? No? Sorry! Someone's just stretching. The fact is, excellent teachers just aren't that hard to spot, are they? We all know who they are.
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Training the Next Generation of Science, Math Teachers
Dr. Angelo Collins, executive director of the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, explains how she hopes its fellows will help transform high-school math and science education.
Rejuvenate Recess
Author and PE expert Guy Bailey shares some of his favorite games to help classroom teachers make the most of recess, even when the weather doesn't cooperate.
Starring Kevin McDaniels
Wii improves coordination and social skills in students with special needs.
Strategy of the Week Handwriting
If you've been avoiding teaching handwriting because of a lack of knowledge or training, these resources can help.
Ken Shore: The ABCs of Bullying Prevention Understanding School Bullying
Bullying takes place when a more powerful child intentionally and repeatedly hurts or torments a more vulnerable child.
Ms. Powell's Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Pockets of Real-World Reading Material
A large, heavy-duty chart with clear pockets is a great way to provide students access to real-world reading materials.
Classroom Management Article of the Week
Tattle Tales
The important issue to help children understand about tattling is not when to report. Nor is it what to report. The critical decision involves who to report to.
From Our Classroom Tips Library Classroom Management: Organizational Strategies Behavior Management: Character Ed Motivating Kids: Offer Choices Book Report Makeover: Story Maps and Boxes Homework Tips: Win a Prize Best Idea Ever: You've Got Mail! Testing Tips: Testing! Testing!
Fred Jones's Tools for Teaching Creating Student Engagement
To create student engagement, the teacher must succeed in managing both discipline and instruction. If kids are goofing off, they aren't engaged.
Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor Strategies for Motivating Students
Are you doing the same exact thing day after day? Take some time to analyze what's happening in your classroom, then try a few of the suggestions here to pep up your class.
Leah Davies: The Teacher Counselor Encouraging Thoughts
When children do not feel good about themselves, they need to be reminded of ways they can encourage themselves and one another.
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Exercises to Unlock the Poet Within
The experts -- working poets who teach their craft -- share their secrets for instructing and inspiring budding poets.
A Teachable Moment
Constantine Christopulos's second graders petition for fewer green beans.
Not Your Average Grandmother
Describe the world's most unique grandmother.
Super Hero
You're a new super hero. What are your special powers?
Writing Lessons Write a Teacher Appreciation Letter
Encourage students to write a letter to a former teacher. (Grades 3-12) Invent a Holiday
Students create a new holiday worth celebrating. (Grades 3-12)
Reading Feature "Talking" Books Create a Hook
Media specialist Nancy Keane created a Web site called Booktalks Quick and Simple to help educators make books more appealing to students.
A Mother's Day Surprise
Siblings learn that the best gift doesn't have to be expensive or come wrapped in a fancy box.
Cathy Puett Miller Connecting Reading to Life
No matter where you teach, walking the tightrope of curriculum, standards, and accountability must never lessen the drive to connect content to experience.
Best Books for Teaching About... Mother's Day Field Day
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