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How to Talk to Parents and Keep them on Your Side
One of the main things I realized, after years of teaching, is that parents need you to care about their child, they want you to make their learning experience interesting, challenging and fun. The best way to do this is to make sure their little one knows that you are there to listen, and support them with positive reinforcement and encouragement
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Changing the Face of Failure
Facing project failures in class and changing course with a growth mindset.
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Project-Based Learning: Three Things to Remember When You Count Like an Egyptian
By Tracy Willis of Wild Child Designs
Project-based learning is beneficial for so many reasons, but the reason that I love it so much is that it allows students to discover new passions that the curriculum doesn’t necessarily introduce.Project-based learning, however, is only as successful as the teacher’s pedagogy. Keep reading to hear me out!
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Math IS Fun and Games
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools
Keeping students engaged and working independently is challenging! Math games and task cards help Math Workshop to run smoothly. Be sure to download your FREEBIE!
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Is Your Classroom NGSS Ready?
By Kari Hammerschmitt of Anchors and ABC’s
There are many questions to consider as you plan for a successful year of science learning. What initial steps will you take with NGSS?
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Get More From Your Writing Workshop
By Sally Hansen of Purposeful Plans
At the beginning of the school year, most students can easily write a couple of paragraphs about their summer vacation, a previous accomplishment, or what they hope to accomplish this school year. This is a piece of cake for the students! Then the real writing assignments begins. Many teachers ask themselves, “Where do I start?”
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Cooperative Learning Doesn’t Have to Be Hell
By Rebecca Olsen of 2LivNLearn
Want to know how to implement effective cooperative learning strategies in your classroom? Frustrated trying to manage your students’ behaviors? Cooperative learning doesn’t have to be hell with these expert tips and tricks.
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What can I do about Halloween at School?
By Greg Litton of Learning Harbor Resources for Teachers
Does your school celebrate Halloween? Do you do alternative activities?
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A Masked Task
By Gini Musmanno of Reading Sptlight
The table was set for dinner. Plastic dishes, spoons, and cups were attached to the tablecloth that covered a large box. Read on to discover, as I did, a unique and motivating format to inspire creative writing for all ages.
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Keep The CreativityBy Michelle Webb of
Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching
Keep the creativity alive in your classroom.
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