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The Growing Role of Online Learning
Educators need training and schools need plans to ensure the efficient integration of online learning into schools.

The Postcard Project
Barb Crews kindergartners receive postcards from the "edges" of Earth.

Thinking Like a Teacher
The mental part of meaning business centers on a clear understanding of consistency. Effective teachers are consistent within the context of nurturance.

Understanding the Bully
Dr. Ken Shore explains the most common factors that make a bully and some common characteristics that bullies share.

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Emma McDonald The more thought and effort you put into your lessons and your job, the better teacher you will be.

Professor Joe Martin
I tell my friends when they question my positive attitude about teaching, I have a simple choice: I either can focus on whining about teaching or I can focus on winning as a teacher."

Ms. Powells Tips for Organizing Your Classroom An accordion file helps track parent correspondence.

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 Can students figure out the names and heights of eleven students in a line?

Planning a Student-Led Math Family Fun Night
A Math Family Fun Night planned and led by students presents wonderful learning opportunities. Take a peek as fourth-graders prepare for their school's first Math Family Fun Night.

Math Mnemonics Spell Arithmetic

From the Math Machine Penguin Waiter
This game asks students to use percentages to determine the amount of money to give as a tip. (Grades 4-12)

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

 

 

 


Rapunzels Rap
Queen Beetifah raps about a princess who is rescued by a music-loving prince.

From the Reading Machine
The Best Trampolini Game
In this simple language game, players examine three images above three forms of a root word with a suffix.

Total Reader: How Cool is That?


Best Books for Teaching About
Frogs
Rain Forests

Strategies for Teaching Editing
As Arthur Plotnik reminds us, We write to communicate...whats burning inside. We edit to let the fire show through the smoke.

Heroes in History ABC Book
Create a Heroes in History ABC book. (Grades 3-12)

In Search Of Wisdom: An Interview With An Elder
Interview an adult, write a narrative in his/her voice. (Grades 6-12)

Yesterday Was a Special Day
Yesterday was a special day because