I recently attended a baby shower at which we were asked to bring the expectant mother a favorite children's book instead of a greeting card. As a mother of four and a former kindergarten and first grade teacher (with a fabulous college Kiddy Lit professor), I could have filled an entire home library all by myself. Instead, I spent more than an hour at Borders trying to pick my all-time favorite. (Since the expectant mother is my daughter-in-law, my choice was clearly crucial.) Read more.
December: A Month of Multicultural Holiday Celebrations
Do your students celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Three Kings Day? Maybe they celebrate St. Lucia Day or Ramadan. December offers great opportunities for teaching about our multicultural world.
Children's Museums "Exhibit" Educational Outreach
If you aren't lucky enough to have a children's museum nearby, you might be surprised to discover that many museums don't just open their doors to actual students and teachers; they also reach out to those who can't visit in person.
Teacher Feature Santa's Helpers
Kay Lanceley's high school students bring Christmas to kids in need.
Strategy of the Week Service Learning
In its truest form, service learning connects deeply to the school curriculum. It offers unique opportunities to learn responsibility, experience satisfaction, and provide benefit to the community as they acquire new skills.
Ken Shore: Classroom Problem Solver The Substitute
Help ease the job of your substitute by doing some advance planning for the days you might be absent.
Ms. Powell's Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Rearrange Your Desk Area
If youre constantly doing laps around the classroom, consider rearranging your workspace.
Classroom Management Article of the Week
The Power of Written Praise
Being roused from a sound sleep by a parent can be a rude awakening. But in one case, it got educator Max Fischer reflecting about the power of written praise to raise student achievement.
From Our Classroom Tips Library Classroom Management: Good Morning Boys and Girls Behavior Management: Get Their Attention Motivating Kids: Change Strategies Book Report Makeover: Picture Books Homework Tips: Homework Packets, Tuesday Sheets Best Idea Ever: Student Teacher Shower Testing Tips: A Familiar Format
Ruth Sidney Charney: The Responsive Classroom The Three "R"s of Logical Consequences
A logical consequence has two steps: the first stops the misbehavior; the second recalls children to the rules and teaches alternative behaviors.
Joe Martin: The Teacher Motivator Medicate to Educate
When teachers ask for my secret to staying motivated in the classroom, I tell them to "get medicated." But what Im referring to isnt a prescription; its more of a philosophy.
Fred Jones's Tools for Teaching Incentives Teach Lessons
If students are to give you all the cooperation you need class period after class period, day after day, you must answer one simple question. That question is: "Why should I?"
Eric Baylin's Songs to Brighten a Teacher's Day Losing It
Teachers are human and we lose our cool sometimes. Occasionally losing it is an understandable response to the incessant demands of the classroom. Perhaps we can lose ourselves in song instead?
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THE MATH CORNER
Featured Math Article Math Flies "Off the Shelf"
Parents in Virginia learn to capitalize on "teachable math moments" at home in the kitchen with hands-on items like cereal and soup labels.
Wendy Petti's Math Cats Winter Math
Whether you live in an area that sees lots of snow or one that never feels a flake, you and your students can enjoy the fun and fascination of mathematical snowflake explorations.
Boxcar Math Warp-3
Addition with three addends.
What's My Number?
Can you fill in the missing numbers?
Math Mnemonics
What does a pint weigh?
THE SCIENCE LAB
Where Did It Go?
A demonstration that there are pockets of space between water molecules.
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Teaching Writing as a Process
There are, in the real world, many ways to edit, revise, and organize writing. We help students develop strong writing skills when we not only teach them the steps in the process, but also guide them while they take risks and explore.
Mr. Cover's Class Reviews
Students become product testers and reviewers and publish their findings online.
The New Twelve Days of Christmas
A personal version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Reporting Live From
You are a newspaper reporter at an historic event
Writing Lessons "Photograph Math" Word Problems
Students write and illustrate their own math word problems. (Grades K-12) "Write-a-Letter-To-the-Teacher"
Combine writing a book report with writing a friendly letter. (Grades K-5)
The Strange Case of S.C.
A doctor invites the family and friends of a patient with Hectic Holiday Disorder to share their story with a scientific panel. Can S.C. be cured of his obsession with the family business?
Cathy Puett Miller Connecting Reading to Life
No matter where you teach, walking the tightrope of curriculum, standards, and accountability must never lessen the drive to connect content to experience.
Best Books for Teaching About... Science Science Experiments
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