Teaching Children Not to Be Rude!
…that way. If you can figure out the cause, it is much easier to develop the most effective solution. Use incidences of rudeness as teaching opportunities to better your students….
…that way. If you can figure out the cause, it is much easier to develop the most effective solution. Use incidences of rudeness as teaching opportunities to better your students….
Guest blog post by Amy Alvis I was looking on Pinterest for a lab to use with my students to teach them the scientific method. The students will have science…
…week. Ideal Books for Class Meetings Julia’s books are ideal for fostering class discussion because each one is short, engaging, and focuses on just one topic. Whether the characters are…
…their owners. This activity worked so beautifully with my students that I created these two freebies to share with you. You can use the Team Thanks gratitude before the Thanksgiving…
…I knew I needed to write a book, one that spoke to children about living through and living after a disaster. I decided to use ants as a metaphor. Ants…
…Recently, I’ve developed an interest in Brain Based Learning, and I use what I’ve learned in my classroom. One little trick that works wonders is gesturing! When I’m trying to…
…better understanding of the structure of a multiple-choice question. I encourage them to use test-specific language such as, “according to the text…” and “all of the following are true except…”….
Is homework effective? Educators seem to be evenly split on this question. Some insist that homework is essential because students need to review and practice skills at home. Others argue…
…It’s best not to allow students to select their own partners because you need to pair students of similar abilities. If your class is set up in cooperative learning teams,…
…you have a Smartboard, hook up a Wii and do some Just Dance or Mario Kart Olympics. 3. Aliesha Maddy: We used to play Jump the River. You use two…
…How Effective is Whole Class Scoot? Scoot sounds fun and educational because kids are up and moving while they learn. But when you begin to analyze the whole class version…
…for each seat you will need the following materials: 5-gallon bucket About 16” square fabric of your choice (I used fleece because it doesn’t fray, it’s kind of stretchy, and…
