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The Science Machine
Links to three dozen online resources to help you teach important science skills.
The Reading Machine
Links to 36 online games that help teach and reinforce important reading skills.
The Math Machine
Links to more than 50 online games to help you teach and reinforce math skills.
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Happy Holidays! While you’re enjoying your holiday break, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to read (or re-read) some of our favorite professional development articles and explore a few of our most popular PD features.
Going Green: Eco-Friendly School Supplies
From denim pencils to scented book covers, school supplies available both online and in stores prove that "cool" and "green" are not mutually exclusive.
This Old Lounge
Is your staff room the comfortable, inviting retreat it should be?
A Parent Engagement Model That Works
Parent engagement is about leading with our ears instead of our mouths.
Five Crucial Conversations That Drive Educational Excellence
Teachers can master the stressors in their environment by engaging more consistently and more effectively in five common -- but sometimes difficult -- conversations.
Teacher Feature Dimes for Charity
In Linda Biondis class, positive behavior earns dimes for charity.
Dr. Ken Shore, the "Classroom Problem Solver," provides strategies for handling difficult students and situations. The Seatwork Slacker Get successful seatwork from all.
Angela Powell discusses how you can get it togther to make your teaching more efficient and fun. Storing Big Books Use dowel rods to help organize big books.
Strategies That Work Looking for a new way to curb cheating? Teach poetry? Involve parents? More? Check out our proven teaching and management strategies.
Dr. Fred Jones describes management strategies that make classrooms enjoyable and challenging. Tools for Teaching Tips for Substitutes Tools for Teaching Implements RTI
Emma McDonald offers experienced insights and practical advice for new teachers -- and veterans too. Getting Organized in the Midst of Chaos Long-Term Planning Strategies
Professor Joe Martin inspires and motivates as he encourages educators to maintain a sense of joy in what they do. Raise Your Standards Imitate to Motivate
Eric Baylin, Education World's very own teacher-songwriter, pens original lyrics to familiar melodies. I've Grown Accustomed to the Stress Teenagers in Love
Ruth Sidney Charney writes about the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching and learning. The Importance of Modeling Logical Consequences Teach Important Lessons
Leah Davies, creator of the Kelly Bear resources, explains how to teach character- and resilience building. Twenty-Five Ways to Gain Students' Attention Ten Ways to Involve Fathers in Their Children's Education
Meet other members of Education World's Professional Development columnist team.
Inspire creative writing with fun and thought-provoking printable writing prompts.
A Special Gift for a Special Friend If you could give one friend a special gift Each Person Is His Own Judge What does this Native American proverb mean?
A quick and easy way to incorporate writing into your day.
Goldilocks: The Sequel Write a sequel to the classic story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." (Grades 3-8) Art Imitates Life Study postcards of World War I; create postcards that reflect your life. (Grades 3-12)
Cathy Puett Miller provides expertise in reading and writing instruction and emergent literacy.
Motivating the Reluctant Reader Mining Foundational Treasures in the Early Grades
Reader's Theater Original scripts provide engaging stories and authentic reading practice. Lace Up Against Bullying Dancing With the Nursery Rhyme Stars
Best Books for Teaching About
Each week, Education World presents our Editors Choices -- the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes.
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