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AACTE Defends Teacher Education
Teacher education programs may have their flaws, but schools and states need to build on their strengths rather than start from scratch, according to Dr. Sharon P. Robinson, president and CEO of AACTE.

Acting Out Opposites
Vera Lopes digital photography attracts tiny tots to opposites.

Visual Instruction Plans
A simple innovation in lesson presentation can prevent discipline problems while accelerating learning. That innovation involves the use of graphics as an integral part of lesson plans.

Bully-Proofing Your Classroom
Prevention is, at its essence, a process of education, and many of the lessons students need to learn to dissuade them from bullying must come from you. Strategies you can use to bully-proof your classroom.

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Emma McDonald
Student misbehavior isn't always caused by bad attitudes. Often students misbehave out of boredom. Keeping students involved and engaged is the very best solution.

Professor Joe Martin
Remember your favorite teacher. Reflect on what made you admire and respect him or her. Now, pretend to be your favorite teacher.

Ms. Powells Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Seat changes are easier with this versatile seating chart.

Meet all the members of our Professional Development Columnist Team:
* Eric Baylin
* Ruth Sidney Charney
* Leah Davies
* Dr. Fred Jones
* Professor Joe Martin
* Emma McDonald
* Cathy Puett Miller
* Wendy Petti
* Dr. Ken Shore

Go Figure
Test students' knowledge of angles with this clever puzzle.

A Math Toolbox in Every Home
Extend a sense of discovery into students homes by helping them assemble math toolboxes to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Math Mnemonics
Area and Circumference

From the Math Machine Measure It
The challenge of Measure It! seems simple: use an onscreen ruler to measure a red bar above it. (Grades 1-6)

Look for more math resources, lessons, and activities in our Math Corner and on our Lesson Planning page.

 

 

 


Hen Picked
The hardworking Little Red Hen needs an apprentice. Who should it be?


From the Reading Machine Alton-Ra: The Lost Statue
Students help investigators recover Egypt's missing statue by using their superior spelling skills. (3-6)


Best Books for Teaching About
Zoos
Independence Day

Understanding and Teaching Revision
Revising denotes stepping back and looking at contentremoving a perfectly good sentence because it doesnt belong, adding details or clarification, tightening language.

A Letter to Sarah, Plain and Tall
Sarah, Plain and Tall inspires students as they write friendly letters. (Grades 3-8)

Paper Bag Book Report
Paper Bag Book Report combines literacy, community service. (Grades 3-8)

A Different Kind of Day
Students imagine a day that is out of the ordinary