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How to Increase Classroom Participation

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I increase classroom participation”, illustrated here is a simple and straightforward how-to guide that will get your students to open up and participate in more substantial give-and-take discussions. It’s […]

The Psychological Effects of Furniture on Your Classroom

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In a recent study, students were asked to design and build a workspace (desk) using the scientific method in all aspects of engineering, production and design. Students were asked to create models and then translate […]

How to Create a School Newsletter

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A school newsletter needs to be a combination of informative, concise, and entertaining journalism. After all, what good is a smart, well written newsletter if it ends up in the waste paper bin? This guide […]

Fun Games for Kids Based on Classic TV Game Shows

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What fun games for kids do you like to play? Do you like classic TV game shows? To incorporate them into the classroom and use them as an educational tool is genius. You could even set […]

Get Excited About Teaching Again!

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How can we get teachers excited about teaching again? Vicki Davis laments the fact that, according to a recent Gallup poll, sixty-nine percent of teachers don’t feel engaged in their work. And in particular, they […]

How Warm and Welcoming is your School Culture?

How School Culture Influences Parents

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Every teacher knows that it can be difficult to include and connect with parents, but feeling welcomed and appreciated in their children’s school is one of the most important things for parents. Engaging with parents as […]

Classroom Management Tips

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One of the biggest challenges for al teachers, and first-year teachers in particular, is how to handle their classroom management. There are a variety of classroom management tips and tricks, and it’’s up to each […]

How to Get the Attention of your Students

Classroom Management Tip: How To Get Immediate Attention

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So what exactly is a teacher to do in a room full of distracted children? That’s the question that I’m sure every teacher has asked themselves at least once. An important classroom management tip involves […]

Classroom Management: Keeping Track of Consequences

Tracking Student Behavior and Consequences

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When working in a classroom it is important to keep track of student consequences. This will ensure that you won’t be caught off guard when having conversations with parents and other faculty members about a […]

Classroom Management: Keep Your Class Running Smoothly

Tips for Classroom Management

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Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers in life, but sometimes it can get a little overwhelming. As a teacher, you may not have even realized how much you really need to do so […]