Dive Into Dialogue With The Fishbowl Discussions
The task of in-class discussions is always to get as many voices represented as possible. The fishbowl…
How To Be Less Nervous When Teaching
Whether you are a new teacher or have been teaching for years, we all get nervous at…
Elkonin Boxes: The Key to Unlocking Spelling & Reading
Are any of the kids in your class among the nearly 30% of early readers who struggle…
Transform Reading With Active Reading Strategies
Whether it’s an elementary student enjoying a good book, a parent diving into a novel before bedtime,…
Close Reading Strategies for Better Comprehension
Close reading strategies can help students improve their literacy; according to the U.S. Department of Education, 43…
Desk Pets: A Fun and Positive Reinforcement Strategy for Classrooms
Desk Pets, or little animal erasers, are a creative and fun way to enhance classroom management and…
Five Most Important Parts Of A Lesson Plan
How often do you have the feeling that you are entering a classroom without having a clear…
Where To Find High-Quality Kindergarten Lesson Plans
Teaching in a kindergarten can be immensely rewarding but can also take a lot out of you….
Why You Need a Weekly Lesson Plan Template and Where To Get One
Every teacher understands the importance of lesson plans. Coming prepared to class, with clearly set learning goals…
Book Talk: Creating Excitement About Reading
A book talk is a fun and interactive way to introduce new books to your class and…
Bell Work: How To Start Class Off Right
Of all the challenges that teachers face in their classrooms, keeping kids engaged in their own learning…
How To Write A Lesson Plan From Scratch
Ask any student, and they’ll claim teachers have it easy. From their point of view, your job…
Where To Find Top-Notch Preschool Lesson Plans
Teaching preschoolers is as challenging as it is fun and rewarding. Tackling three- to five-year-olds and dealing…
Where To Find Top-Quality ESL Lesson Plans
Teaching English to native speakers and teaching English as a second language are two quite different sports….