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Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas: Christmas Displays That Encourage Student Learning

In: Classroom Organization

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Sample Report Card Comments: Sample Comments Teachers Can Send Home With Grades

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Manage Report Card Time: Tips for Handling Bad Grades and Disappointed Parents

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

What is Dyslexia? Understanding a Specific Learning Disability in the Area of Reading

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Students About the Nobel Peace Prize: Lesson Plan Ideas for the Ultimate Prize for Peace

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Field Trip Tips for Teachers: Extra Planning for an Educational Trips for Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Data Collection Basics for Teachers: Academic and Behavioral Data Provide Invaluable Information

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Bulletin Board Ideas for Fall: Classroom Displays Using Fall Themes

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Home Visits May Solve Parent Involvement Problem: Visiting Parents at Home May Increase Student Test Scores

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Get Parents Involved at School: Motivating Parents to Become More Involved in Their Child's School

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How to Motivate Students to Complete Homework: Ideas That Will Help Students Be Motivated to Do Their Homework

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas: Creative Display Ideas for Thanksgiving

In: Classroom Organization

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Thanksgiving Books for Teachers: Best Book Choices for Teaching Students About Thanksgiving

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Unschooling America's Children: Unschooling Asks Public School Teachers to Examine Their Role

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Lesson Plan for Obama's Speech to Students: Lesson Ideas for Teachers to Take Advantage of President's Speech

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to be Prepared for Student Absences: An Organized Teacher Can Help Students Catch up After Absences

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Homework Assignment Guidelines: Prioritizing to Make the Most of Student Homework

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

BCR Instruction for Standardized Test Prep: Teaching Students How to Write a Brief Constructed Response

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Allowing the Students to Create the Class Rules: Steps for Creating Classroom Rules With Students

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Fun Class Rules for Elementary Students: Classroom Management Improves With Rules That Engage Students

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Five Common Classroom Management Myths: Myths About Classroom Discipline for First Year Teachers

In: Teacher Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Understanding the Four Teaching Styles: Learn about the Different Styles of Classroom Management

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

New Teacher Introductions to Parents: Parent Communication the First Week of School

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Classroom Management Tools for New Teachers: Classroom Discipline and Management on the First Day of School

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teacher Certification Basics: How to Become a Certified Teacher

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

New Teachers and Special Education Students: Teaching in an Inclusion Class Takes Extra Preparation

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Books for a New Teacher's Classroom Library: Collecting Books to Use in an Elementary Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Ten Things to Remember the First Day of School: Teachers Set the Tone for the Year with These Simple Tips

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How to Get Ready for the First Day of School: Two Big Tasks Necessary for New Teachers to Prepare for School

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Lessons on Copyright Infringement: Copyright Violation Lessons Important for Students

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teach Students How to Think: Four Levels of Thought in a Typical Lesson Plan

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Encourage Increased Student Participation: Ideas to Increase the Participation Level of All Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Inclusion Classroom Tips for New Teachers: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Students to Read: Classroom Organization and Strategies for Teaching Reading

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Educational Gifts and Games at the End of School: Celebrating the Last Day of the School Year

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Students to Take Proper Notes: Note-Taking Skills Best Learned through Direct Instruction

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Basic Student Organization: Simple Organizational Tips to Increase Student Grades

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Manage Teacher's Health in the Classroom: Tips on Managing Health Issues at School to Prevent Illness

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Classroom Organization for New Teachers: How to Organize the Classroom to Minimize Behavior Challenges

In: Classroom Organization

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Curriculum Mapping Basics: Minimize Lesson Planning Time with an Outline of the Curriculum

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Back to School Night: Meeting Your New Students for the First Time

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Student Assessment Creates the Lesson Objective: How to Write Effective Lesson Plan Objectives

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Praise Children for a Job Well Done: Public and Private Praise will Encourage Students to Perform Well

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Lesson Plan Ideas for Earth Day: Teach Children About Conservation with these Simple Activities

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Receiving an Online Teaching Degree: Pros and Cons of Internet Teaching Programs

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Create Motivating Math Activities: Basic Math Skills Taught in a Meaningful Way

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Kindergarten Readiness Tips for Teachers: Helping Parents Decide Whether to Enroll Their Child in Kindergarten

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Summer Job Opportunities for Teachers: Summer Camps for Children and Other Work Opportunities

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Make Math Class Fun: Planning and Teaching Fun Math Lessons

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Inspiring Quotes for Teachers: Using Quotes in Motivating and Inspiring Teachers

In: Teacher Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Making Reading Comprehension Fun: Improve Student Comprehension Skills through Fun and Games

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Kindergarten Graduation for Teachers and Parents: Tips and Expectations for Beyond the Kindergarten Year

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Spring Bulletin Board Decorations: Display Ideas for Spring Break and Easter

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Raising Elementary Math Scores: Strategies to Help Elementary Students Do Better on Math Tests

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Write with the Left Hand: Instruction for Left-Handed Writers

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Overcome Spring Fever in the Classroom: Keeping Students on Task as the Weather Warms Up

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Strategies for Improving Fluency: Teaching Tips to Help Students Read Fluently

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

What Is Inventive Spelling? Early Spelling Skills for Young Children

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Developing a Professional Portfolio: How to Build a Teaching Portfolio

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Support for New Teachers: The importance of Teacher Mentor Programs

In: Teacher Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Bulletin Board for Black History Month: Display Ideas that Teach about African American Roots

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Lessons for Black History Month: Learn about African American Culture through Songs and Games

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Lesson on Underground Railroad: Writing Activity to Reinforce Lesson About Harriet Tubman

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Raising Middle School Reading Test Scores: A Statistical Look at Factors Affecting Eighth Grade Tests

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Raising Elementary Reading Test Scores: A Look at Fourth Grade Testing Factors

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Raising High School Reading Test Scores: Factors that Affect Reading Scores in Twelfth Grade Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Saint Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Ideas: Classroom Displays for March

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching about Saint Patrick's Day: St. Patrick Lesson Plan for Teachers

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Why Teachers Quit: Reversing the Trend of Teachers Leaving Their Jobs

In: Teacher Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Winter Bulletin Board Ideas: Winter Classroom Displays that Promote Learning

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Seating Arrangements for Standardized Tests: How to Organize the Classroom for State Testing Days

In: Classroom Organization

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

The Less Homework Revolution: Information on the Amount of Homework Appropriate for Children

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Getting Help During First Year Teaching: New Teacher Support with Lessons and Teaching

In: Teacher Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Finding a Teaching Job: Tips for Getting a Job as a Teacher

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Organizing Your Job Search: Staying Organized will Help Streamline the Interview Process

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Interview Questions for Teachers: Interviewing Skills for Getting a Teaching Job

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Lesson Ideas for President's Day: Celebrating Washington's Birthday on February 16

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Valentine's Day Math Lessons: Valentine Lesson Ideas for Math

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Valentine Bulletin Board Displays: Ideas for Celebrating Valentine's Day in the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Valentine's Day Writing Lessons: Language Arts Valentine Lessons

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Making the Decision to Become a Teacher: Reasons People Start a Teaching Career

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Lesson on Obama Inauguration: Teaching Students about the Presidential Inauguration

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching about Current Events: Including the News in the Classroom Learning Environment

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Making Copies of Materials: Finding Time to Copy Everything a Teacher Needs

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teacher's To Do List for Friday: What a Teacher Needs to Accomplish Before the Weekend

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Use Teacher Preparation Time Carefully: Appropriate Usage of Prep Time to Get Work Done

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Tips for Minimizing Grading Time: Ideas to Spend Less Time Grading Student Papers

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Find the Time to Straighten Your Classroom: Methods for Keeping the Classroom Straight and Clean

In: Classroom Organization

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Shared Planning with Other Teachers: Split the Lesson Planning and Reduce Planning Time

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Activities for Students after Holiday Break: What to Have Students Do the First Day Back after Break

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Create a Story Quilt in Class: Have Students Create Quilt Squares as They Read Books

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Story Sequence: Ideas to Teach Students How to Recall Events of a Story in Order

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Worksheets for Reading Enrichment: Reading Extension Activities that Students can Complete

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Activities for Reading Centers: Reading Extension Activities that Students can Complete

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Reading Center Activities: Independent Reading Activities Students Can Complete

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Teachers to Give: Cheap Valentines Gifts Teachers can Give their Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Helping Students Overcome Writer's Block: Tools for Students to Use in Writing Class

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Bingo Review in Elementary School: Using Games to Review Material for a Test

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Alternative Assessment Ideas: Assessing Student Knowledge without a Test

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Choosing Students to Answer Questions: How to Keep All Students Engaged in Lessons

In: Preservice Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

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