Classroom Organization Tips

cprovini — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:19:25 +0000

Drinking Up Inspiring Words

admin — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 22:28:35 +0000

Drinking Up Inspiring Words

Who hasn't smiled at the memory of a favorite teacher, student, or teaching moment? Teachers and their admirers share inspirational stories in the book, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers.

Oklahoma Tornado: Helping Students Cope

cprovini — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:49:22 +0000

Oklahoma Tornado: Helping Students Cope

On Monday, May 20, 2013, a ferocious tornado cut a 17-mile path of destruction through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Twenty-four fatalities were reported as of Tuesday, and Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin said there were 237 injured. Authorities cautioned that this figure, and the death toll, could still rise. Among the lives lost were seven students from Plaza Towers Elementary School.

Through Fiction,Teach About "Making Amends"

cprovini — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:22:53 +0000

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Don't Let Anger Rule You

cprovini — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:36 +0000

Avoid Acting When Angry

Thanks to its partnership with publisher Eye on Education, EducationWorld is pleased to present the following poem and tip from Annette Breaux's book 101 "Answers" for New Teachers and Their Mentors: Effective Teaching Tips for Daily Classroom Use, 2nd Ed.

Project-Based Learning: Why and How?

cprovini — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:40:27 +0000

What You Should Know About Project-Based Learning

EducationWorld is pleased to present this article by Aimee Hosler, an OnlineSchools.com contributor and mother of two who writes about education and workplace news and trends. She holds a B.S. in journalism from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

Common Core: 4 Types of Vocab Words

cprovini — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:40:05 +0000

Four Types of Words for Building Vocabulary

Thanks to its partnership with publisher Eye on Education, EducationWorld is pleased to present this instructional strategy from Vocabulary at the Core: Teaching the Common Core State Standards, by read more

Six Tips for Helping Students Follow Directions

cprovini — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:58:00 +0000

Six Tips for Helping Kids Follow Directions

EducationWorld is pleased to present this article contributed by Shannon Dauphin Lee, a Schools.com contributor who has been writing professionally for almost two decades on topics including education and relationships.

EdWorld Widget: Add Value to Your Blog or Site

cprovini — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:21:08 +0000

Embed the EducationWorld Widget on Your Blog or Web Site

Are you an EducationWorld reader with an education-related blog or Web site of your own? Or is your school looking to jazz up its Web site? Like you, we’re always striving to better support educators. That’s why we’re excited to announce an opportunity that’s a win-win for everyone.

End-of-Year Haiku Contest

cprovini — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:06:43 +0000

End-of-Year Haiku Contest

The end of another academic year approaches, and your friends at EducationWorld want to give you a chance to win a $50 gift card to your choice of Starbucks, Target or Amazon. Ready to get creative?

Five Strategies to Enhance Math Instruction

cprovini — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:27:54 +0000

Strategies to Enhance Math Instruction

Thanks its partnership with publisher Eye on Education, EducationWorld is pleased to present this tip from Mathematics Coaching Handbook: Working with Teachers to Improve Instruction, by Pia Hansen. The book serves as a reference to help prepare and support effective math coaches.

Wary of Classroom Games? Have No Fear

cprovini — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:56:39 +0000

Wary of Classroom Games? An Expert Addresses Concerns

Thanks to its partnership with publisher Eye on Education, EducationWorld is pleased to present this blog post by Rebekah Stathakis, author of A Good Start:147 Warm-Up Activities for Spanish Class.

Teacher Appreciation: Best Compliments

cprovini — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:22:55 +0000

Teacher Appreciation: What’s the Best Compliment You’ve Received?

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time for recognizing the talent and tireless efforts of educators everywhere. Teaching is often a stressful and thankless job, so kind words from students and parents can go a long way.

Set Boundaries, Not Rules

cprovini — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:07:09 +0000

Boundaries Are More Effective Than Rules

EducationWorld is pleased to present this professional development resource shared by Dr. Jane Bluestein, an expert in relationship-building, positive school climate and effective instruction.

Rules certainly are familiar in a classroom setting. But there are simply too many places where the methods and dynamics of rule-making and enforcing just don’t fit in with my idea of win-win.

EducationWorld Community Enhances Search Tool for Educational Content

cprovini — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:21:24 +0000

Education World Community Enhances Search Tool for Educational Content

April 26, 2013

View this press release as a PDF document.

Education World has updated its teacher collaboration platform, the Education World Community, to make searching for educator-shared content easier and more precise.