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From the Reading Machine Kangaroo Confusion reinforces upper and lowercase letters. (Grades PreK-1)
From the Math Machine Addition Concentration is a fun Web site for teaching addition. (Grades 2-6)
From the Science Machine
Use Geyser Surpriser to explore the topics of earth science and geology. (Grades 1-6)
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Tips to Get the Conversations Started
Teachers who fight the natural human tendency to respond to stress by retreating from action and relationships can do a lot to keep stress from building into burnout.
Going Back Green
From denim pencils to scented book covers, school supplies available both online and in stores prove that "cool" and "green" are not mutually exclusive.
Ask Dr. Shore... About Inclusion
A cognitively impaired student was moved into my regular education class. What can I do to help her be successful?
Ms. Powell's Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Organize Your Whiteboard
If your whiteboard gets cluttered easily, try sectioning it off with attractive bulletin board borders.
From Our Classroom Tips Library Classroom Management: Getting to Know More About You Behavior Management: Reaping the Rewards Motivating Kids: Ask Students' Opinions Book Report Makeover: Comics in the Classroom Homework Tips: Homework Study Hall Best Idea Ever: Smiles and Frowns Testing Tips: Tell Me Why
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, you wont get much engagement.
Emma McDonald: The New Teacher Advisor Ease Stress By Being Prepared
The more thought and effort you put into your lessons and your job, the better teacher you will be. You also will be less stressed throughout the year.
Joe Martin: The Teacher Motivator Teach Like Every Day Is Christmas
The night before every new school year, I get to be a child again by re-living Christmas Eve. I have approximately 25 to 30 gifts waiting to be opened. And theyre ALL mine.
Meet other members of Education World's Professional Development columnist team.
Kids Can W.R.I.T.E.
How can you make writing an exercise in personal expression, not drudgery? One key to better writing is better writing assignments -- and the Internet has them.
The Captions Project
Ktia Pereira's students express their thoughts in captions.
I Was So Angry
I have never been so angry as the time...
It's Great to Be My Age
My age is the best age to be because
Writing Lessons Paper Bag Book Report
Paper Bag Book Report combines literacy, community service. (Grades 3-8) Amusing Animal Adaptations
Animal adaptations spur creative writing. (Grades 3-5)
How the Camel Got Its Hump
At the beginning of the world, there is much work to do. But while others carry the load, the camel refuses to help. So the magical Wizard of All Deserts teaches the lazy animal an important lesson.
Cathy Puett Miller: The Reading Coach Discovering the Writer in Every Student
Are you tired of "What I Did on My Summer Vacation?" Do you want to move your students beyond weak, formulaic writing? Learn how.
Best Books for Teaching About... Plants Tornadoes
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