May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month and the weather couldnt be any more perfect for getting kids outdoors and active. Be sure to check out the many helpful resources on our Physical Fitness Theme Page.
Do you love teaching? Would you do it again? Share your thoughts (in 144 characters or less) on my new WallWisher.
Part 5 of Emma McDonalds new series on getting the teaching job you want will help you prepare good answers to those tough interview questions.
If youre a sixth grade teacher wondering how to get students ready for the challenges of middle school, you wont want to miss Dr. Ken Shores latest column on peer pressure.
And if youre a teacher of any grade facing end-of-year stress, check out this weeks stress-busting articles from our Stress Relief Kit.
Have a great week!
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Comedy in the Classroom: Just What the Doctor Ordered? Emily Oldak is the author of Comedy for Real Life. Oldak explains the role of comedy in teaching and how it can ease the tensions of children in an unsettled world.
Debates Debates help students develop skills in critical thinking, public speaking, organization, persuasion, research, teamwork and cooperation, etiquette, and more.
Ten Tools for Reducing Paperwork Ten online tools to help you reduce paperwork and have more time to teach.
The Field Trip Class trips offer unique learning experiences and allow students to experience firsthand what they are studying. Nine tips to help you ensure educational and trouble-free field trips.
Competition Enter the Content Meets Technology Sweepstakes.
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What can you do with SchoolNotes? Check out Grubbs Class Notes.
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Emma McDonald Some interview questions are more difficult to answer than others. Ill address a few of those here.
Eric Baylin Heres to the rare committee that can work it out.
Ask Dr. Shore What can I do to help my son stand up to peer pressure in middle school?
Professor Joe Martin Are you a change-phobic?" This Teacher for a Day activity will change your ways.
Dr. Fred Jones The more adept you become at building work check into teaching, the more your evenings are freed up for lesson planning.
Ruth Sidney Charney When we take the time to review and record the work of a school year, we see the power of hopes and dreams." We see the evidence of much learning and the value of our teaching.
Ms. Powells Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Invest in enough 3-drawer organizers to have one drawer for each story in a reading series.
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Functions in the Real World Functions really begin to come to life as students find uses for them in the real world.
The Creatures in My Yard In my busy back yard, you can spy.?
Math Online Duane Habeckers math Web site is a resource of assignments, homework tips, practice quizzes, and helpful advice for parents who want their children to succeed in math.
Math Mnemonics Multiplying With Negatives
From the Math Machine Time Travelin Students must locate the objects pictured on your dashboard and reset the ship's clock by entering the time shown on an analog display. (Grades 2-4)
Look for more math resources, lessons, and activities in our Math Corner and on our Lesson Planning page.
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