How to Teach Social Skills, Step by Step
Seating students together is not enough to ensure teamwork. Many kids have very little idea how to interact appropriately with their classmates. They simply lack the social skills needed to…
Seating students together is not enough to ensure teamwork. Many kids have very little idea how to interact appropriately with their classmates. They simply lack the social skills needed to…
…a wonderful activity that I did each year with my class, and I hope you’ll consider doing this with your class, too. It does take a bit of coordination, but…
…claim, discuss the arguments on both sides, and present those claims to their classmates. Their classmates become the jury and decide whether those claims are valid in order to reach…
…classroom, it’s worth a visit to the school library to hand pick books on a variety of topics and reading levels. Or you can schedule a class visit to the…
…on Constitution Day or any time when your class is studying U.S. Government or the Constitution. What are some ways that you connect social studies and literature in your classroom?…
…ALL problems. Start each class period with a review and discussion of the previous day’s work. Expect students to be able to explain HOW they solved their problems, and don’t…
…you definitely want to avoid: 5 Common Classroom Management Mistakes 1. Not having clear expectations and procedures. A well-managed classroom starts with clear expectations and procedures. So before you try…
…I still have these books and precious memories in my class today. Shauna Isenhour – My cooperating teacher and class painted a chair for me with the kids handprints! I…
When it comes to classroom management, actions speak louder than words. If you have an effective management system in place, you don’t have to raise your voice or waste class…
Guest post by Tammy from The Owl Teacher Blog Every year when I sit down to plan out my class schedule around all my specials, it seems I just don’t…
…class experience with marble runs, we had large teams and I separated the kit so every team had the essential parts for their marble runs. After the activity, I contacted…
…on the Condensation Investigation handout, and try the activity yourself. Be forewarned that if your classroom is cool and dry, you might have trouble getting condensation to appear on either…
