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From the Science Machine
Use Air Junk to explore the topics of biology, air quality, and health. (Grades 3-8)
From the Reading Machine Punctuation Paintball reinforces punctuation and capitalization. (Grades 1-8)
From the Math Machine Tangram Game is a fun Web site for teaching shapes and problem solving. (Grades K-6)
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Recycling Turns Trash Into Treasure
In an effort to promote earth-friendly attitudes, teachers are turning local trash to teaching treasure in very different ways.
Wii Play to Improve Learning Skills
Wii improves coordination and social skills in students with special needs.
Ask Dr. Shore... About Moving to a New School
What can we do to ease our children's transition to a new school district?
Ms. Powell's Tips Clean Desk Diagram
Brainstorm the qualities of a clean desk and create a labeled diagram for display.
From Our Classroom Tips Library Classroom Management: Objectivity Through Anonymity Behavior Management: Rewards, Testing, and Teamwork Motivating Kids: Hands-On Math Book Report Makeover: Book in a ...? Homework Tips: Design Your Own Homework Best Idea: Scavenger Hunt Review Testing Tips: Time Travails
Fred Jones's Tools for Teaching Tools for Teaching Tips for Substitutes
Consider two different perspectives when applying Tools for Teaching to the job of substitute teaching. The first is when you are about to have a substitute. The second is when you are about to be one.
Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor Freedoms and Responsibilities
Your goal should be to empower students to take a part in their own learning while being held accountable for their behavior and work product.
Joe Martin: The Teacher Motivator A little Change Will Do You Good
I believe we have three choices when it comes to responding to change: we either can get up (do something about it and learn from it), give up (throw in the towel), or shut up (accept it for what it is).
Meet other members of Education World's Professional Development columnist team.
Conferencing With Young Writers
Conferencing with young or inexperienced writers can be challenging. How can we help students discover that writer within through our conferencing time with them?
Letters to Home
Alicia Harman's letter-writing lesson opens lines of communication.
A Noise in the Attic
When I was lying in bed I heard footsteps in the attic
The Oldest Living Person
Imagine that you are the oldest person in the world
Writing Lessons Acrostic Book Report
Use letters in a book's title to write an acrostic book report. (Grades K-8) Oreo Cookie Writing
Oreo cookies teach a valuable lesson about good writing. (Grades 3-12)
The Other Cinderella Story
Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters announce the release of their new book revealing shocking "truths" about the would-be queen.
Cathy Puett Miller: The Reading Coach Sustained Silent Reading in the Classroom
Independent silent reading has been viewed as a time-honored educational tool. Yet today, many teachers sacrifice it for direct instruction, arguing that there are more effective ways to spend the time. What do the experts say?
Best Books for Teaching About... The U.S. Constitution Bees
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