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How to Write the Lesson Plan Introduction
Introducing a new lesson to a group of students can make a huge difference in the student's understanding.
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How to Write a Lesson Plan Objective
A well written lesson objective can make the difference between a successful lesson plan and a poorly prepared lesson.
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Keys to Becoming a Good Teacher
Understanding what steps teachers can take to improve their performance in the classroom is important to becoming a great teacher.
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Guiding Principles for Classroom Management
As preparations for becoming a teacher draw to an end, it is important to understand some simple principles that can turn any class into a dream class.
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Teacher Expectations Raise Student Achievement
Low expectations often result in low achievement and poor behavior. Raising expectations may improve behavior and achievement even in the youngest students.
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Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas
Adding some holiday displays to the classroom can help students stay excited about learning even as they are excited about the holidays.
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Sample Report Card Comments
Report card time means individual comments on each child's report card. Teachers need to take this task seriously.
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How to Manage Report Card Time
Teachers often have to speak with parents about poor grades on report cards. These tips will help make report card time a bit smoother for everyone.
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What is Dyslexia?
Dr. Lori Perez helps new teachers understand Dyslexia and the impact it has on the student.
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Teaching Students About the Nobel Peace Prize
With the announcement that President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, students may become more interested in this highly esteemed award.
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Field Trip Tips for Teachers
When on a field trip, the classes with the most well planned teacher will have the least stressful day.
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Data Collection Basics for Teachers
Efficiency and accuracy in data collection will provide teachers, parents and other professionals the most value from the information.
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Bulletin Board Ideas for Fall
Use ideas from nature to help teach and reinforce ideas in the classroom through creative fall bulletin board displays.
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Home Visits May Solve Parent Involvement Problem
Teachers who take the time to visit students' parents at home may be pleasantly surprised at the effect on the students.
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How to Get Parents Involved at School
Parent involvement is severely lacking at many schools and teachers need to help rectify this situation for the sake of the students.
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How to Motivate Students to Complete Homework
It is important to motivate students to complete their homework as this will go a long way towards improving student grades and test scores.
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Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas
Create a colorful display in the classroom to celebrate Thanksgiving and encourage student learning.
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Thanksgiving Books for Teachers
When teaching about Thanksgiving, using age appropriate books can increase student interest in the lesson.
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Unschooling America's Children
Understanding that education is more than simply learning information will help teachers refocus on their role as educators.
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Lesson Plan for Obama's Speech to Students
President Obama plans to give an unprecedented speech to the Nation's students on September 8, 2009.
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How to be Prepared for Student Absences
Being prepared for the unexpected student absence will enable those students to catch back up quickly.
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Homework Assignment Guidelines
Homework assignments provide students with important opportunities to practice and improve upon skills at home.
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BCR Instruction for Standardized Test Prep
Preparing students for standardized state tests begins early in the school year. Teaching students how to write a BCR is a vital part of that test preparation.
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Allowing the Students to Create the Class Rules
Allowing the students to decide on the class rules is great but takes a little bit of preparation.
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Fun Class Rules for Elementary Students
Classroom rules that engage the students will be more likely to be understood and followed throughout the school year.
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