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From the Math Machine Building Sandcastles is a fun Web site for teaching shape recognition. (Grades Pre-K-K)
From the Science Machine
Use The Virtual Body to explore the topics of biology and the human body. (Grades 4-12)
From the Reading Machine
In The Best Trampolini Game students learn to understand suffixes. (Grades K-2)
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This year, Gallopade International is introducing mysteries to young people by declaring 2010 The Year of the Children's Mystery Book and offering parents and teachers some interesting activities to get kids reading mysteries this summer -- and all year through.
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Creating Learning Communities:
A Model for Ongoing Professional Development
The professional development model presented here represents an easy-to-implement program that makes disseminating information all the more personal, practical, and applicable.
Jeniffer Harper-Taylor
Siemens' Foundation chief aims to expand programs' reach.
Green Light
Carol Gibson's review strategy gives students the go-ahead in math assignments.
Strategy of the Week Stress Relief
Do you ever find yourself dealing with unmotivated, disrespectful, or unruly students? With large classes, heavy workloads, or unreasonable accountability standards? With job-related stress? What teacher doesn't?
Ken Shore: The ABCs of Bullying Prevention A Bullying Prevention Program
Research indicates that schools can significantly reduce bullying by implementing a comprehensive program of bullying prevention.
Ms. Powell's Tips for Organizing Your Classroom De-Clutter Students' Desks
Keep seldom-used texts on easily-accessible shelves, not in students desks.
Classroom Management Article of the Week Make Time to Teach
Brenda Dyck shares ten online tools she has found to help her reduce paperwork and give her more time to teach.
From Our Classroom Tips Library Classroom Management: Noise Control Behavior Management: Reduce Disruptions Motivating Kids: Celebrate Accomplishments Book Report Makeover: Time for a Test Homework Tips: On the Installment Plan Best Idea Ever: Up Their Organization Testing Tips: There's a Problem
Fred Jones's Tools for Teaching Eliminating Wasted Time
PAT with a Hurry-up Bonus is the alternative to "nag, threaten, and punish." You are not forcing students to hustle. You are structuring a situation in which they choose to hustle.
Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor Closure Activities for the End of the Year
It can be hard for many students to leave their teachers and friends behind at the end of the school year, but closure activities can provide a chance to say goodbye.
Eric Baylin's Songs to Brighten a Teacher's Day The Middle of May
With the weather shifting and trees leafing out, teachers and students alike want to bolt from the classroom to bask in the warm air. Can we hold it all together for the rest of the year?
Of Principal Concern
Anyone who has ever dreamed of writing a book for children knows what a difficult task that can be. But the doors are open now. Here is a perfect opportunity to put your manuscript into the hands of a nationally known publisher....
Meet other members of Education World's Professional Development columnist team.
Reading Response Journals: Writing After Reading Is Revealing
In an effort to encourage students to think about and share what they read, some teachers turn to reading response journals.
My Phone
Motivate kids to write with this fun "myPhone" template.
Lost in the Middle of Nowhere
Our old car rattled to a stop in the middle of nowhere
No More Smiling
Smiling has just been outlawed in your community
Writing Lessons A Seashell Lesson
Seashells help teach about the importance of including detail in writing. (Grades 3-8) Catchy Captions
A lesson in newspaper photo captions and caption writing. (Grades K-5)
Shaking Willy's Hand: A Collaborative Project Teaming Teens and 'Tweens
Students in grades 4 and 10 collaborate to understand and perform Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Your students can do it too.
Lace Up Against Bullying
Two students create a unique plan that rallies everyone in their school to take a stand against bullying.
Cathy Puett Miller: The Reading Coach Encouraging Independent Reading
A practical, easy-to-implement strategy for sending students off into the world of independent reading with a goal and a plan.
Best Books for Teaching About... Memorial Day Insects and Other Bugs
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