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Free Micro Course: An Exploration into Social and Emotional Learning

Posted March 9, 2020 in Administrators, Free Course, Social Emotional Learning

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African American Artists

Celebrating Black Artists in the Classroom

Posted January 29, 2019 in Art, History, Racial Equity, Social Studies

Block letters that read EQUALITY

When Racism Comes to Class: Social–Emotional Learning Lessons From Jane Elliott

Posted January 28, 2020 in Administrators, History, Racial Equity, Social Emotional Learning

Children learning to cope with tragedy in the classroom

Dealing with Traumatic Events in the Classroom

Posted January 29, 2020 in Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

Free Micro Course: Building Relationships in Online Learning

Posted April 17, 2020 in Free Course, Parent and Community Impact, Social Emotional Learning, Technology

Follow What You Know

Posted May 21, 2020 in Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

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Teaching Students the “Write” Way

Teaching Students the “Write” Way

Posted January 14, 2021 in ELA, Teaching Strategies

6 Things No One Misses About Faculty Meetings

6 Things No One Misses About Faculty Meetings

Posted December 28, 2020 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Educational Benefits of Video Games

Educational Benefits of Video Games

Posted December 18, 2020 in English, History, Math, Teaching Strategies

Impactful Instructional Methods in the Physical and Virtual Classroom

Impactful Instructional Methods in the Physical and Virtual Classroom

Posted December 1, 2020 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

7 Things TV and Movies Get Drastically Wrong About Teaching

7 Things TV and Movies Get Drastically Wrong About Teaching

Posted November 24, 2020 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Mid-Year Student Assessment Cheat Sheet

Mid-Year Student Assessment Cheat Sheet

Posted October 28, 2020 in Administrators

How to Talk to Parents about the New Math

How to Talk to Parents about the New Math

Posted October 28, 2020 in Math, Parent and Community Impact

Articles Classroom Activities

Historically Accurate Movies to Screen for Your Students

Articles Classroom Activities

Historically Accurate Movies to Screen for Your Students

Posted October 27, 2020 in History, Teaching Strategies

Creating the “Smart” School

Creating the “Smart” School

Posted October 22, 2020 in Classroom Management, Technology

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Game-Based Instruction in English Language Learning

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Game-Based Instruction in English Language Learning

Posted October 12, 2020 in ESL, Teaching Strategies

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: Stress-Busting Tips for Teachers

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: Stress-Busting Tips for Teachers

Posted October 6, 2020 in Administrators, Free Course, Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies

Supporting Students During Divorce

Supporting Students During Divorce

Posted September 30, 2020 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

Space Facts for Kids

Space Facts for Kids

Posted September 30, 2020 in Fun, Science

Never Have I Ever: Teacher’s Edition [with GIFs]

Never Have I Ever: Teacher’s Edition [with GIFs]

Posted September 28, 2020 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

A School Leader’s Guide to Crisis Communication

A School Leader’s Guide to Crisis Communication

Posted August 25, 2020 in Administrators

Articles Classroom Activities

Classroom Activities to Teach Students About Weather

Articles Classroom Activities

Classroom Activities to Teach Students About Weather

Posted August 25, 2020 in Science, Teaching Strategies

Articles Classroom Activities

Harnessing the Play-to-Learn Strategy

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Harnessing the Play-to-Learn Strategy

Posted August 25, 2020 in Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

The IEP Process: A Primer

The IEP Process: A Primer

Posted August 25, 2020 in Special Needs

Articles Classroom Activities

Argument Mapping: A Visual Way to Prove Your Point

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Argument Mapping: A Visual Way to Prove Your Point

Posted August 25, 2020 in Classroom Management, ELA, Teaching Strategies

Preparing for the COVID Classroom

Preparing for the COVID Classroom

Posted August 5, 2020 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Appropriate Ways for Principals to Build Relationships with Teachers

Appropriate Ways for Principals to Build Relationships with Teachers

Posted July 30, 2020 in Administrators

Vocabulary for Young Children: Bring It Up, Not Down

Vocabulary for Young Children: Bring It Up, Not Down

Posted July 30, 2020 in Classroom Management, ELA

Using AI to Save Time and Reduce Teachers’ Workload

Using AI to Save Time and Reduce Teachers’ Workload

Posted July 30, 2020 in Classroom Management, Technology

Articles Classroom Activities

25 Black Teachers to Follow on Instagram

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25 Black Teachers to Follow on Instagram

Posted July 10, 2020 in Classroom Management, Racial Equity, Teaching Strategies

I Know What the Teacher Did Last Summer

I Know What the Teacher Did Last Summer

Posted June 24, 2020 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Managing Your Classroom Budget

Managing Your Classroom Budget

Posted June 24, 2020 in Classroom Management

Our Response to Recent Events and Racial Injustice

Our Response to Recent Events and Racial Injustice

Posted June 12, 2020 in Racial Equity

3 Tips for Teachers to Recharge and Refocus

3 Tips for Teachers to Recharge and Refocus

Posted June 11, 2020 in Teacher Wellness

Teacher Resources: Supporting Students of Color and Battling Racism

Teacher Resources: Supporting Students of Color and Battling Racism

Posted June 10, 2020 in Administrators, Classroom Management, Racial Equity, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

10 Ways Teachers Spend Summer Break After Teaching Online

10 Ways Teachers Spend Summer Break After Teaching Online

Posted May 29, 2020 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Managing Lawnmower Parents

Managing Lawnmower Parents

Posted May 28, 2020 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: At-Home Activities for Childhood Development, Birth to Pre-K

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: At-Home Activities for Childhood Development, Birth to Pre-K

Posted May 1, 2020 in Free Course

10 Pre-Summer Memes for the Digital Teaching Era

10 Pre-Summer Memes for the Digital Teaching Era

Posted April 28, 2020 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Classroom Activities

A Fast Path to Virtual Field Trips

Classroom Activities

A Fast Path to Virtual Field Trips

Posted March 31, 2020 in Science, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Teaching Strategies

Painfully Honest Thoughts from Parents Tackling Teacher Duties

Painfully Honest Thoughts from Parents Tackling Teacher Duties

Posted March 30, 2020 in Fun

Using Classroom Surveys to Create a Better Learning Environment

Using Classroom Surveys to Create a Better Learning Environment

Posted March 24, 2020 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

9 Lessons for Leaders

9 Lessons for Leaders

Posted March 19, 2020 in Administrators, New Teacher

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: Launching Online Learning

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: Launching Online Learning

Posted March 18, 2020 in Free Course, Teaching Strategies, Technology

A Tournament of Teachers: At-Home Needs Revealed

A Tournament of Teachers: At-Home Needs Revealed

Posted March 16, 2020 in Fun

A Tournament of Teachers: At-School Needs Revealed

A Tournament of Teachers: At-School Needs Revealed

Posted March 16, 2020 in Fun

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration into School Branding

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration into School Branding

Posted March 9, 2020 in Administrators, Free Course

Must-Haves for Reading Instruction

Must-Haves for Reading Instruction

Posted March 6, 2020 in ELA, Teaching Strategies

Animals in the Classroom: Is It for You?

Animals in the Classroom: Is It for You?

Posted February 24, 2020 in Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Science, Social Emotional Learning

Using Motivation Sources to Guide Students to Their Ideal Careers

Using Motivation Sources to Guide Students to Their Ideal Careers

Posted February 19, 2020 in Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Using Dance in PE Class

Classroom Activities

Using Dance in PE Class

Posted February 18, 2020 in Physical Education, Teaching Strategies

Articles Classroom Activities

Credit or Debit? Teaching Personal Finance

Articles Classroom Activities

Credit or Debit? Teaching Personal Finance

Posted February 18, 2020 in Math, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

When Racism Comes to Class: Social–Emotional Learning Lessons From Jane Elliott

When Racism Comes to Class: Social–Emotional Learning Lessons From Jane Elliott

Posted January 28, 2020 in Administrators, History, Racial Equity, Social Emotional Learning

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Advancement Courses’ Favorite ESL Grammar Lessons

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Advancement Courses’ Favorite ESL Grammar Lessons

Posted January 27, 2020 in ESL, Racial Equity, Teaching Strategies

The Sweet and Sordid History of Valentine’s Day: A Teacher’s Guide

The Sweet and Sordid History of Valentine’s Day: A Teacher’s Guide

Posted January 24, 2020 in Fun, History

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration into Building a Leader

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration into Building a Leader

Posted January 13, 2020 in Administrators, Free Course, Teacher Wellness

Classroom Activities

Teaching History Using P.E. Games

Classroom Activities

Teaching History Using P.E. Games

Posted December 20, 2019 in History, Physical Education, Teaching Strategies

Ability Grouping: a Primer

Ability Grouping: a Primer

Posted December 19, 2019 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Fall Semester vs. Spring Semester: a Visual Guide

Fall Semester vs. Spring Semester: a Visual Guide

Posted December 16, 2019 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Articles Classroom Activities

Learning Public Speaking Skills From Martin Luther King Jr.

Articles Classroom Activities

Learning Public Speaking Skills From Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted December 13, 2019 in Racial Equity, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Teaching Strategies

Articles Classroom Activities

Using Podcasts for Kids in the Classroom

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Using Podcasts for Kids in the Classroom

Posted November 26, 2019 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Metacognition – Think About It!

Metacognition – Think About It!

Posted November 26, 2019 in Administrators, Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration into Managing your Classroom Budget

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration into Managing your Classroom Budget

Posted November 20, 2019 in Classroom Management, Free Course, New Teacher

Tips for Teaching Nutrition

Tips for Teaching Nutrition

Posted November 20, 2019 in Health, Physical Education

Avoiding Holiday Stress Until Winter Break

Avoiding Holiday Stress Until Winter Break

Posted November 19, 2019 in Teacher Wellness

Teacher Retention: Why Great Teachers Leave and How to Keep Them

Teacher Retention: Why Great Teachers Leave and How to Keep Them

Posted November 18, 2019 in Administrators, Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies

Spelling Is More Than a Test

Spelling Is More Than a Test

Posted October 21, 2019 in ELA, Teaching Strategies

We’re Helping Classrooms Thrive

We’re Helping Classrooms Thrive

Posted October 21, 2019 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact

Articles Classroom Activities

Juguemos! Spanish Classroom Games

Articles Classroom Activities

Juguemos! Spanish Classroom Games

Posted October 21, 2019 in Teaching Strategies

Articles Classroom Activities

Bringing Makerspaces into Your School Library

Articles Classroom Activities

Bringing Makerspaces into Your School Library

Posted October 21, 2019 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies, Technology

Articles Classroom Activities

Helpful Activities for Students with Executive Function Difficulties

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Helpful Activities for Students with Executive Function Difficulties

Posted October 21, 2019 in Special Needs

Teaching the Bones

Teaching the Bones

Posted September 23, 2019 in Science, Teaching Strategies

31 Nightmare Teaching Moments Straight from a Horror Movie

31 Nightmare Teaching Moments Straight from a Horror Movie

Posted September 23, 2019 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Featured Infographics

RL Stine’s Goosebumps: The Ultimate Teacher’s Tool

Featured Infographics

RL Stine’s Goosebumps: The Ultimate Teacher’s Tool

Posted September 12, 2019 in Early Childhood Education, ELA, Fun, Teaching Strategies

How to Survive the First Four Weeks of School – From a Principal’s Perspective

How to Survive the First Four Weeks of School – From a Principal’s Perspective

Posted September 9, 2019 in Administrators, Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration Into Effective Planning for the Year

Free Micro Courses | 3 PD Hours Each

Free Micro Course: An Exploration Into Effective Planning for the Year

Posted August 22, 2019 in Classroom Management, Free Course, New Teacher

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia: Understanding and Accommodating the Differences

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia: Understanding and Accommodating the Differences

Posted August 20, 2019 in Administrators, ELA, Math, Special Needs, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Climate Change Hands-On Activities

Classroom Activities

Climate Change Hands-On Activities

Posted August 20, 2019 in Science

Classroom Activities

Round Robin Reading: Downsides and Alternatives

Classroom Activities

Round Robin Reading: Downsides and Alternatives

Posted August 20, 2019 in ELA

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Intro to Intentional Breathing with Yoga (K-12)

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Intro to Intentional Breathing with Yoga (K-12)

Posted August 9, 2019

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Reviewing Vocabulary Words (K-5)

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Reviewing Vocabulary Words (K-5)

Posted August 9, 2019

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Media Literacy & Avoiding “Fake News” (6-8)

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Media Literacy & Avoiding “Fake News” (6-8)

Posted August 9, 2019

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Teaching Communication through STEAM (3-5)

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Teaching Communication through STEAM (3-5)

Posted August 9, 2019 in Early Childhood Education, Science

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: The Basics of Emotional Wellness (3-8)

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: The Basics of Emotional Wellness (3-8)

Posted August 9, 2019

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Real-World Applications of Algebra (6-8)

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Real-World Applications of Algebra (6-8)

Posted August 9, 2019

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Noise-O-Meter 3000

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Noise-O-Meter 3000

Posted July 29, 2019 in Classroom Management

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Parts of a Story (Grades 6-8)

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Parts of a Story (Grades 6-8)

Posted July 29, 2019 in English

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Stages of a Cell

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Stages of a Cell

Posted July 29, 2019 in Science

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: English: the Hardest Language to Learn

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: English: the Hardest Language to Learn

Posted July 29, 2019 in English, ESL, Social Emotional Learning

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: 4 Steps to Solve Any Math Problem

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: 4 Steps to Solve Any Math Problem

Posted July 29, 2019 in Math

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Creating a Compelling Argument: a Visual Guide

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Creating a Compelling Argument: a Visual Guide

Posted July 29, 2019 in English

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Galaxy Glossary (Grades 8-12)

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Galaxy Glossary (Grades 8-12)

Posted July 29, 2019 in Science

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Galaxy Glossary (Grades 3-5)

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Galaxy Glossary (Grades 3-5)

Posted July 17, 2019 in Early Childhood Education, Science

What’s Your Teaching Style? (Quiz)

What’s Your Teaching Style? (Quiz)

Posted July 17, 2019 in Classroom Management, Fun, Teaching Strategies

Back to School Memes Only Teachers Will Understand

Back to School Memes Only Teachers Will Understand

Posted July 17, 2019 in Classroom Management, Fun, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Parts of a Story (Grades 10-12)

Classroom Posters

Classroom Poster: Parts of a Story (Grades 10-12)

Posted July 17, 2019 in English

Uncommon and Overlooked Teacher Supplies for Back to School

Uncommon and Overlooked Teacher Supplies for Back to School

Posted July 17, 2019 in Administrators, Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact, Teaching Strategies

First Day of School: A Checklist for Teachers

First Day of School: A Checklist for Teachers

Posted July 17, 2019 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Hydro Dip Painting in the Classroom

Classroom Activities

Hydro Dip Painting in the Classroom

Posted June 24, 2019 in Art, Science

Forever Jung: 12 Teacher Archetypes

Forever Jung: 12 Teacher Archetypes

Posted May 20, 2019 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Using Data-Driven Instruction in Your Classroom

Using Data-Driven Instruction in Your Classroom

Posted April 29, 2019 in Classroom Management

10 Teacher Memes to Describe the Final Days of School

10 Teacher Memes to Describe the Final Days of School

Posted April 10, 2019 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

5 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom

5 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom

Posted March 26, 2019 in Classroom Management, Teacher Wellness

The History of Golf (Infographic)

The History of Golf (Infographic)

Posted March 26, 2019 in Physical Education

Challenging Activities for Gifted Children

Challenging Activities for Gifted Children

Posted March 19, 2019 in Gifted and Talented, Teaching Strategies

Tournament of Teachers: Would You Rather Edition (Part 2)

Tournament of Teachers: Would You Rather Edition (Part 2)

Posted March 7, 2019 in Fun, Teacher Wellness

Tournament of Teachers: Would You Rather Edition (Part 1)

Tournament of Teachers: Would You Rather Edition (Part 1)

Posted March 7, 2019 in Teacher Wellness

Classroom Activities

Using Sports Statistics to Teach Math

Classroom Activities

Using Sports Statistics to Teach Math

Posted February 22, 2019 in Math

Celebrating Black Artists in the Classroom

Celebrating Black Artists in the Classroom

Posted January 29, 2019 in Art, History, Racial Equity, Social Studies

Importance of Parent-Teacher Communication

Importance of Parent-Teacher Communication

Posted January 28, 2019 in Administrators, Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact

Classroom Activities

Making it Count: Real-World Math Problems

Classroom Activities

Making it Count: Real-World Math Problems

Posted January 25, 2019 in Math

Classroom Activities

Music for Physical Education Classes

Classroom Activities

Music for Physical Education Classes

Posted January 23, 2019 in Physical Education

Classroom Activities

Using the Gym for Content-Area Lessons and Games

Classroom Activities

Using the Gym for Content-Area Lessons and Games

Posted December 28, 2018 in Physical Education

How to Make Co-Teaching Work

How to Make Co-Teaching Work

Posted December 19, 2018 in Classroom Management, Technology

How to Engage Students after Winter Break

How to Engage Students after Winter Break

Posted December 1, 2018 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Season Science: 5 Winter Solstice Activities

Classroom Activities

Season Science: 5 Winter Solstice Activities

Posted November 28, 2018 in Fun, Science

How Assistive Technology Supports Special Education Students

How Assistive Technology Supports Special Education Students

Posted November 28, 2018 in Administrators, Special Needs, Technology

Classroom Activities Printable

Science Activities to Celebrate the Wright Brothers

Classroom Activities Printable

Science Activities to Celebrate the Wright Brothers

Posted November 28, 2018 in History, Science

Classroom Activities

Healthy Cooking Activities for the Classroom

Classroom Activities

Healthy Cooking Activities for the Classroom

Posted October 30, 2018 in Health

Skating Through Cold and Flu Season (Infographic)

Skating Through Cold and Flu Season (Infographic)

Posted October 30, 2018 in Parent and Community Impact

Classroom Activities Printable

Using Black Friday Ads to Teach Percentages

Classroom Activities Printable

Using Black Friday Ads to Teach Percentages

Posted October 30, 2018 in Math, Teaching Strategies

How Teachers Can Support Students During SAT and ACT Prep

How Teachers Can Support Students During SAT and ACT Prep

Posted October 29, 2018 in College Prep

Valuing Critical Thinking in Teachers

Valuing Critical Thinking in Teachers

Posted October 15, 2018 in Administrators, Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies

Educator Autonomy: Honoring Teacher Input Leads to Investment and Innovation

Educator Autonomy: Honoring Teacher Input Leads to Investment and Innovation

Posted October 15, 2018 in Administrators, Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Verb!

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Verb!

Posted September 26, 2018 in ELA

Lesson Plan: Learning a New Language

Lesson Plan: Learning a New Language

Posted September 26, 2018 in Math

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Ready to Hit the Target

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Ready to Hit the Target

Posted September 26, 2018 in Physical Education

Classroom Activities

3 Halloween Science Experiments

Classroom Activities

3 Halloween Science Experiments

Posted September 26, 2018 in Early Childhood Education, Fun, Science

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Tell Me What You Really Think

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Tell Me What You Really Think

Posted September 25, 2018 in ELA

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Meet the Planets

Lesson Plans Printable

Lesson Plan: Meet the Planets

Posted September 25, 2018 in Science

Classroom Activities

Engaging Warm Up Activities for PE Class

Classroom Activities

Engaging Warm Up Activities for PE Class

Posted September 24, 2018 in Physical Education

Supporting LGBTQ Students in Your Classroom

Supporting LGBTQ Students in Your Classroom

Posted September 24, 2018 in At-Risk Students, Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Articles Infographics

Teaching Shortages Across America

Articles Infographics

Teaching Shortages Across America

Posted September 21, 2018 in Parent and Community Impact

Creative Ways to Quiet a Classroom

Creative Ways to Quiet a Classroom

Posted September 4, 2018 in Classroom Management

Alternatives to Homework: Ideas for Teachers

Alternatives to Homework: Ideas for Teachers

Posted September 2, 2018 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

How to Get Funding for Your Classroom Supply Needs

How to Get Funding for Your Classroom Supply Needs

Posted August 15, 2018 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact

Tips from Teachers for Building Strong Parent Relationships

Tips from Teachers for Building Strong Parent Relationships

Posted July 31, 2018 in Administrators, Parent and Community Impact

8 Tips to Make Grading More Efficient

8 Tips to Make Grading More Efficient

Posted July 31, 2018 in Teaching Strategies

Maximizing Learning Through Effective Classroom Seating Arrangements

Maximizing Learning Through Effective Classroom Seating Arrangements

Posted July 30, 2018 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Hypothetical Situations in the Classroom Part 2

Hypothetical Situations in the Classroom Part 2

Posted July 23, 2018 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

School’s Out! Avoiding the Summer Slide (Infographic)

School’s Out! Avoiding the Summer Slide (Infographic)

Posted June 30, 2018 in Teaching Strategies

6 Summer Activities for Teachers

6 Summer Activities for Teachers

Posted June 30, 2018 in Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies, Technology

How Teachers Can Make the Most of a Second Job

How Teachers Can Make the Most of a Second Job

Posted June 27, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

Hypothetical Situations in the Classroom Part 1

Hypothetical Situations in the Classroom Part 1

Posted June 19, 2018 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

School Lunches in America: A Brief History (Infographic)

School Lunches in America: A Brief History (Infographic)

Posted June 15, 2018 in At-Risk Students, Health, Physical Education

Beyond Red Ink: 7 Ways to Differentiate Instruction Through Assessment

Beyond Red Ink: 7 Ways to Differentiate Instruction Through Assessment

Posted June 14, 2018 in Teaching Strategies

Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

Posted June 11, 2018 in Special Needs

7 Teacher Movies to Watch Over Summer Break

7 Teacher Movies to Watch Over Summer Break

Posted June 8, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

Nothing Personal: Healthy Arguments in the Classroom

Nothing Personal: Healthy Arguments in the Classroom

Posted June 5, 2018 in Classroom Management, ELA, Teaching Strategies

Vacation Deals for Teachers

Vacation Deals for Teachers

Posted June 4, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

Fitting Physical Activity into the School Day

Fitting Physical Activity into the School Day

Posted May 29, 2018 in Health, Physical Education

The Evolution of School Wellness Campaigns (Infographic)

The Evolution of School Wellness Campaigns (Infographic)

Posted May 29, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

Classroom Activities

3 Poetry Exercises that Spark a Love for Language

Classroom Activities

3 Poetry Exercises that Spark a Love for Language

Posted April 26, 2018 in ELA

Designing an Inclusive Classroom

Designing an Inclusive Classroom

Posted April 26, 2018 in Administrators, Special Needs

Overcoming Teaching Challenges

Overcoming Teaching Challenges

Posted April 26, 2018 in Administrators, Teacher Wellness

Self-Care Strategies for Special Education Teachers

Self-Care Strategies for Special Education Teachers

Posted April 26, 2018 in Special Needs, Teacher Wellness

5 Tips for Overcoming Teacher Burnout

5 Tips for Overcoming Teacher Burnout

Posted April 2, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

How to Move from Surviving to Thriving

How to Move from Surviving to Thriving

Posted March 27, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

The Best Books for Teachers to Read Over Spring Break

The Best Books for Teachers to Read Over Spring Break

Posted March 23, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

Articles Infographics

Spring Break Bucket List for Teachers

Articles Infographics

Spring Break Bucket List for Teachers

Posted March 22, 2018 in Teacher Wellness

Classroom Activities

Vocabulary Activities for English Language Learners

Classroom Activities

Vocabulary Activities for English Language Learners

Posted March 15, 2018 in ELA, Racial Equity

A Tournament of Teachers: Literary Players Revealed

A Tournament of Teachers: Literary Players Revealed

Posted March 12, 2018 in ELA, Fun

A Tournament of Teachers: On-Screen Players Revealed

A Tournament of Teachers: On-Screen Players Revealed

Posted March 12, 2018 in ELA, Fun

Classroom Activities

Using Tournament Brackets to Teach

Classroom Activities

Using Tournament Brackets to Teach

Posted February 22, 2018

6 ELL Strategies for Teachers

6 ELL Strategies for Teachers

Posted January 22, 2018 in ELL, Racial Equity, Teaching Strategies

Teachers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

Teachers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

Posted December 20, 2017 in Classroom Management

Classroom Activities

Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

Classroom Activities

Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

Posted December 15, 2017 in ELA

Classroom Activities Infographics

Lesson Plan Inspiration: The Life Cycle of a Snowflake

Classroom Activities Infographics

Lesson Plan Inspiration: The Life Cycle of a Snowflake

Posted December 15, 2017 in Early Childhood Education, Science

Educational Fall Field Trip Ideas

Educational Fall Field Trip Ideas

Posted November 7, 2017 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact

Articles Infographics

#EveryClassroomCounts Results

Articles Infographics

#EveryClassroomCounts Results

Posted October 25, 2017

Classroom Activities

Getting Started: Yoga in the Classroom

Classroom Activities

Getting Started: Yoga in the Classroom

Posted October 23, 2017 in Physical Education

Articles Infographics

4 Types of Learners in Education

Articles Infographics

4 Types of Learners in Education

Posted October 12, 2017 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Helping Classrooms Thrive: An Interview with Teacher Josh Montero

Helping Classrooms Thrive: An Interview with Teacher Josh Montero

Posted October 3, 2017 in Teacher Wellness, Technology

Signs of Dyslexia in Students

Signs of Dyslexia in Students

Posted September 26, 2017 in Special Needs

Every Classroom Counts: How Advancement Courses is Funding Success

Every Classroom Counts: How Advancement Courses is Funding Success

Posted August 29, 2017 in At-Risk Students, Classroom Management

Organization Tips for Your Elementary Classroom Library

Organization Tips for Your Elementary Classroom Library

Posted August 18, 2017 in Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, ELA

Classroom Activities Printable

New Teacher Checklist: Your Plan for the First Day of School

Classroom Activities Printable

New Teacher Checklist: Your Plan for the First Day of School

Posted July 25, 2017 in New Teacher

Choosing the Right Education Tablet for the Classroom

Choosing the Right Education Tablet for the Classroom

Posted July 19, 2017 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

3 Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

3 Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

Posted June 1, 2017 in Teacher Wellness

Classroom Activities

Infuse Financial Literacy Into Your Classroom with Tax Day

Classroom Activities

Infuse Financial Literacy Into Your Classroom with Tax Day

Posted March 27, 2017 in Math

Classroom Activities

Put a Halt on Summer Slide with These Foolproof Ideas

Classroom Activities

Put a Halt on Summer Slide with These Foolproof Ideas

Posted March 22, 2017

Math Nerds Unite: It’s Pi Day!

Math Nerds Unite: It’s Pi Day!

Posted March 14, 2017 in Math

Put Spring Fever to Work in Your Classroom

Put Spring Fever to Work in Your Classroom

Posted March 9, 2017 in Classroom Management, ELA

Infusing Technology into Your Classroom

Infusing Technology into Your Classroom

Posted January 24, 2017 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies, Technology

Recognize the Power of Gratitude

Recognize the Power of Gratitude

Posted January 17, 2017 in Teacher Wellness

SMART Goals to Enrich Your Teaching Practices and Your Life

SMART Goals to Enrich Your Teaching Practices and Your Life

Posted January 4, 2017 in Classroom Management, Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Prevent Student Distractions with Bell Ringers

Classroom Activities

Prevent Student Distractions with Bell Ringers

Posted December 20, 2016 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Unique and Not-So-Unique Days to Celebrate in December

Unique and Not-So-Unique Days to Celebrate in December

Posted December 12, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Special Days to Celebrate in January

Classroom Activities

Special Days to Celebrate in January

Posted December 5, 2016 in Classroom Management, Fun

Combatting HIV/AIDS in the Classroom

Combatting HIV/AIDS in the Classroom

Posted December 1, 2016 in At-Risk Students, Health, Parent and Community Impact, Physical Education

Classroom Activities

Thanksgiving Activities Across Subjects

Classroom Activities

Thanksgiving Activities Across Subjects

Posted November 17, 2016 in Art, ELA, Math, Physical Education, Social Studies

Effective Read-Aloud Strategies for Your Classroom

Effective Read-Aloud Strategies for Your Classroom

Posted November 15, 2016 in ELA

How to Shift to a Growth Mindset

How to Shift to a Growth Mindset

Posted November 9, 2016 in At-Risk Students, New Teacher, Teacher Wellness

How to Encourage Open Discussion and Debate in Your Classroom

How to Encourage Open Discussion and Debate in Your Classroom

Posted November 3, 2016 in At-Risk Students, New Teacher, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

Unique and Not-So-Unique Days to Celebrate in November

Unique and Not-So-Unique Days to Celebrate in November

Posted November 1, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Using Debate in the Classroom

Using Debate in the Classroom

Posted October 19, 2016 in Classroom Management, ELA, Teaching Strategies

How to Celebrate Multicultural Diversity in Your Classroom

How to Celebrate Multicultural Diversity in Your Classroom

Posted October 17, 2016 in New Teacher, Racial Equity, Social Emotional Learning, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Fun Fall Activities for Your Classroom

Classroom Activities

Fun Fall Activities for Your Classroom

Posted October 12, 2016 in Art, Math, Science

Classroom Routines to the Rescue

Classroom Routines to the Rescue

Posted October 4, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Routines: The Keys to Success

Routines: The Keys to Success

Posted September 27, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Elementary Classroom

Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Elementary Classroom

Posted September 15, 2016 in ELA, ELL, Racial Equity

Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences

Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences

Posted September 13, 2016 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact

Keys to a Stress-Free Back-to-School Night

Keys to a Stress-Free Back-to-School Night

Posted September 9, 2016 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Developing Digital Citizens: A Guide for Grades 6-12

Developing Digital Citizens: A Guide for Grades 6-12

Posted September 6, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies, Technology

Teaching Digital Citizenship in the K-5 Classroom

Teaching Digital Citizenship in the K-5 Classroom

Posted September 1, 2016 in Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Strategies, Technology

Question Stems to Stir Discussion Early This School Year

Question Stems to Stir Discussion Early This School Year

Posted August 30, 2016 in ELA, Health, History, Math, Physical Education

Alleviating Anxiety in the Classroom

Alleviating Anxiety in the Classroom

Posted August 25, 2016 in Classroom Management, Special Needs, Teaching Strategies

First Day Teaching Tips for First Time Teachers

First Day Teaching Tips for First Time Teachers

Posted August 23, 2016 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Two Easy Teacher Tips for a Seamless First Day

Two Easy Teacher Tips for a Seamless First Day

Posted August 19, 2016 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Back-to-School Icebreakers for Every Classroom

Classroom Activities

Back-to-School Icebreakers for Every Classroom

Posted August 16, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Visualize It! Start the School Year Off Right

Visualize It! Start the School Year Off Right

Posted August 9, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teacher Wellness, Teaching Strategies

How to Differentiate Your Flipped Classroom

How to Differentiate Your Flipped Classroom

Posted August 3, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

How to Flip Your Classroom

How to Flip Your Classroom

Posted July 27, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

How Games Can Change the Face of Education for the Better

How Games Can Change the Face of Education for the Better

Posted July 15, 2016 in At-Risk Students, Classroom Management, Math, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Teachers: How Do You Celebrate Summer Break?

Teachers: How Do You Celebrate Summer Break?

Posted June 30, 2016 in Teacher Wellness

Tips to Support the Gifted Learners in Your Classroom

Tips to Support the Gifted Learners in Your Classroom

Posted June 2, 2016 in Gifted and Talented

How to Identify Gifted Students in Your Classroom

How to Identify Gifted Students in Your Classroom

Posted May 26, 2016 in Gifted and Talented

Be a Sport! How to Engage All Your Students in Sport Education

Be a Sport! How to Engage All Your Students in Sport Education

Posted May 13, 2016 in Health, Physical Education, Teaching Strategies

Thank You Teachers!

Thank You Teachers!

Posted May 3, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teacher Wellness

Unique Problem-Based Learning for the K-12 Classroom

Unique Problem-Based Learning for the K-12 Classroom

Posted April 21, 2016 in Classroom Management, Math, Science, Teaching Strategies

Celebrate World Health Day By Inspiring Healthy Habits in Any Classroom

Celebrate World Health Day By Inspiring Healthy Habits in Any Classroom

Posted April 7, 2016 in Art, ELA, Math, Science

PE Activities to Engage Students in the Three Domains of Learning

PE Activities to Engage Students in the Three Domains of Learning

Posted March 24, 2016 in Health, Physical Education, Teaching Strategies

Which Blended Learning Model is Best for Your Classroom?

Which Blended Learning Model is Best for Your Classroom?

Posted March 4, 2016 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Computer Science for All Initiative in Your Classroom

Computer Science for All Initiative in Your Classroom

Posted February 19, 2016 in Technology

Spread the Love in Your Classroom this Valentine’s Day

Spread the Love in Your Classroom this Valentine’s Day

Posted February 9, 2016 in ELA, Math, Science

Using Choice Boards to Increase Student Ownership

Using Choice Boards to Increase Student Ownership

Posted January 29, 2016 in ELA, History, Math, Science

Using PBL to Master the 21st Century Classroom

Using PBL to Master the 21st Century Classroom

Posted January 20, 2016 in ELA, Math, Science, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Unique Activities to Get Kids Thinking Like Scientists

Classroom Activities

Unique Activities to Get Kids Thinking Like Scientists

Posted January 13, 2016 in Early Childhood Education, Science, Teaching Strategies

How to Get Your Students Motivated in PE (and Beyond)

How to Get Your Students Motivated in PE (and Beyond)

Posted December 16, 2015 in Health, Physical Education, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Winter-Themed Activities for Every Grade and Subject

Classroom Activities

Winter-Themed Activities for Every Grade and Subject

Posted December 9, 2015 in Art, ELA, Math, Science

Cool Computer Science Careers: How to Introduce Your Students to Jobs in Animation

Cool Computer Science Careers: How to Introduce Your Students to Jobs in Animation

Posted December 2, 2015 in Technology

Classroom Activities

Last Minute Classroom Activities for Thanksgiving

Classroom Activities

Last Minute Classroom Activities for Thanksgiving

Posted November 23, 2015 in Art, Classroom Management, Fun, Teaching Strategies

Tips to Integrate Computer Science into Your Classroom

Tips to Integrate Computer Science into Your Classroom

Posted November 20, 2015 in Teaching Strategies, Technology

How to Identify and Engage Introverts in Your Classroom

How to Identify and Engage Introverts in Your Classroom

Posted November 11, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

How to Build Early Literacy at Home

How to Build Early Literacy at Home

Posted November 4, 2015 in ELA, Teaching Strategies

5 Tips for Taking the Boring Out of Your Lectures

5 Tips for Taking the Boring Out of Your Lectures

Posted October 27, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

A Teacher’s Guide to Building Student-Led Discussions

A Teacher’s Guide to Building Student-Led Discussions

Posted October 22, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Jigsaw Strategies for Engaging Diverse Learners

Jigsaw Strategies for Engaging Diverse Learners

Posted October 14, 2015 in At-Risk Students, ELL, Gifted and Talented, Special Needs

Articles Printable

How to Create a Jigsaw Classroom

Articles Printable

How to Create a Jigsaw Classroom

Posted September 29, 2015 in ELA, History, Math, Science

How to Collect and Share Student Data from Formative Assessments

How to Collect and Share Student Data from Formative Assessments

Posted September 2, 2015 in Teaching Strategies, Technology

6 Brain-Based Learning Strategies to Use in Formative Assessments

6 Brain-Based Learning Strategies to Use in Formative Assessments

Posted August 26, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

4 Characteristics of Effective Brain Breaks

4 Characteristics of Effective Brain Breaks

Posted August 20, 2015 in Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Teaching Strategies

Classroom Activities

Read Alouds: Still the Most Effective Way to Develop Reading Skills

Classroom Activities

Read Alouds: Still the Most Effective Way to Develop Reading Skills

Posted August 12, 2015 in Classroom Management, ELA, Teaching Strategies

Socratic Seminars: The Ultimate Teaching Weapon

Socratic Seminars: The Ultimate Teaching Weapon

Posted August 5, 2015 in Classroom Management, ELA, Teaching Strategies

7 Steps for Organizing Your Classroom

7 Steps for Organizing Your Classroom

Posted July 30, 2015 in Classroom Management, ELA, Teaching Strategies

Articles Featured

The Engineering Design Process: The 4 Key Steps to STEM Teaching and Learning

Articles Featured

The Engineering Design Process: The 4 Key Steps to STEM Teaching and Learning

Posted July 24, 2015 in Science, Teaching Strategies, Technology

Popular Study Habits that Don’t Work (And How To Help Your Students Build Better Ones)

Popular Study Habits that Don’t Work (And How To Help Your Students Build Better Ones)

Posted June 29, 2015 in Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Prevent Your Students from the Dreaded Summer Slide With These Tips for Every Subject

Prevent Your Students from the Dreaded Summer Slide With These Tips for Every Subject

Posted June 15, 2015 in ELA, History, Math, Science

4 Essential Steps When Using Technology in Your Classroom

4 Essential Steps When Using Technology in Your Classroom

Posted June 9, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies, Technology

Get Creative with Story Writing: How to Excite All Your Students While Building Literacy Skills

Get Creative with Story Writing: How to Excite All Your Students While Building Literacy Skills

Posted June 3, 2015 in ELA, Teaching Strategies

7 Tips to Ease Your Students’ Public Speaking Fears

7 Tips to Ease Your Students’ Public Speaking Fears

Posted May 14, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Writing for Their Futures: Strategies for Teaching the College Essay

Writing for Their Futures: Strategies for Teaching the College Essay

Posted April 13, 2015 in College Prep

Delivering Difficult News: How to Handle the Call Home

Delivering Difficult News: How to Handle the Call Home

Posted March 29, 2015 in Classroom Management, Parent and Community Impact

Supporting Boys in the Classroom

Supporting Boys in the Classroom

Posted February 23, 2015 in At-Risk Students, Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Four Tips to Empower Girls in Your Classroom

Four Tips to Empower Girls in Your Classroom

Posted February 3, 2015 in ELA, Math, Special Needs

Being a Teacher Researcher: Using Data in the Classroom

Being a Teacher Researcher: Using Data in the Classroom

Posted January 8, 2015 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Applying Brain-Based Learning in the Classroom

Applying Brain-Based Learning in the Classroom

Posted October 2, 2014 in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies

Reducing the Risk of Dropout in Culturally Diverse Students

Reducing the Risk of Dropout in Culturally Diverse Students

Posted September 9, 2014 in At-Risk Students, Classroom Management, New Teacher, Teaching Strategies

Preparing Students to be Better Writers

Preparing Students to be Better Writers

Posted August 19, 2014 in College Prep, ELA, Parent and Community Impact, Teaching Strategies

Using Untraditional Texts in the Classroom

Using Untraditional Texts in the Classroom

Posted July 31, 2014 in Art, ELA, ELL

A Common Core Pathway

A Common Core Pathway

Posted July 16, 2014 in ELA, ELL, Math, Special Needs

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