Fostering a Positive Student Relationship with a Problem Student
When it comes to being a teacher, no one enjoys dealing with problem students; but the...
Health Protocols to Keep Post-Covid
A few years ago, when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, few expected this would get more than a passing mention in 2022;...
The Best Background Music During Quiet Work Sessions
Whether studying, writing, or just reading, I like to have some quiet music playing in the background....
What Teachers Really Want During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers and school staff play a central role in imparting knowledge and helping students...
10 Must-Have Classroom Items for a New Teacher
As a new teacher, you will most likely have an empty classroom when you start. It's important to have an...
10 Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention Without Yelling
Contrary to popular belief, yelling is not advisable to communicate with your students, no matter...
5 Best Free Museum Tours for History
Any seasoned teacher knows that nothing excites a student more than the idea of going on a field trip. And teachers...
Read All About It: Spotting Fake News
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 9 (and above)
Lesson Objective: Enable students to discern fake news.
Common Core...
Summer School 101: 4 Important Tips
This year, the demand for summer school is once again high as concerns over pandemic learning disruption loom large....
Appropriate Adjectives - Volume 35
Builds vocabulary skills
Develop a list of nouns. Give each student a sheet of scrap paper. Choose one noun, write it...
Blended Learning 101: What, Why and How
The first time I heard the term “blended learning,” I thought it had something to do with tracking or how children...
No More Brain Drain: 4 Summer Tips for Parents
So many parents are having the same thought right about now: When school is out of session, what am I going...
Observe and Measure: How Weather Forms
Introducing weather can be a fun activity for students. Weather is something they encounter every day, but they may...
Bright Stars: Creating Constellations in the Classroom
Subject
Science
Grade Level
3rd
Lesson Objective
At the end of this lesson, students should be...
Time Flies: Teaching the Quarter Hour
Teaching your students to tell time is a standard in many grades, from second to fourth, but they will use this skill...
What's For Breakfast: Math in Menu Planning
Subject
Math
Grade
1st
Lesson Objective
Help students create a breakfast menu, then work to measure...
American Revolution: Writing a Breakup Letter to King George
Subject
History and/or Social Studies
Grade
6th to 8th grade
Lesson Objective
To identify...
Hands-on Learning Project Ideas for STEAM
Similar to the STEM model, STEAM is an educational approach that incorporates the arts into the science,...
The 5 W's of Effective Feedback
Students bond better with the teachers they interact with personally. And a student will work harder when they are treated...
Recognizing Signs of Abuse in Students and How You Can Help
There are many forms of abuse, and each can have long-term effects on a child. Teachers and...