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To Do Today Tips: Writing Across the Curriculum
By: Kim Haynes
If we want students to succeed in school and professionally, they have to be able to express themselves in writing. But all too often, writing is only taught and practiced in the English/Language...
Passport to Education: Exploring World Calendars in the New Year
By: Janelle Cox
It's the start of the New Year. For those of you that follow the Western calendar (Gregorian calendar), this means making resolutions and beginning a new year on January 1st with a fresh start. This...
To Do Today: Thinking about Temperament in the Classroom
By: Kim Haynes
Many researchers who have studied sensitive children, spirited children, and introverted children emphasize that these are often kids who can grow up to do amazing and important things in the world...
Christmas Movie Curriculum Connections
By: TeachHUB Blog
Just because you're showing a movie before the end of term doesn't mean you are abandoning learning. Here are a few ways to get the most educational value out of holiday favorites.
To Do Today: Plan a Mini-Service-Learning Project for the Holidays
By: Kim Haynes
It’s a good time of year to give back. But service learning projects can be dauntingly long, and at this point in the school year, you have less class time, not more. Try this plan for a shorter...
Missing Homework
By: Stephanie Wrobleski
As teachers, we’ve all had to deal with late work / homework from students. Whether it is a legitimate illness or a case of chronic truancy, dealing with late / missing work is annoying to say the...
Creative Literature Projects Students Love
By: Laura Preble
Sometimes it’s difficult to get students interested in literature, especially the classics. Spicing up lesson plans with some creative projects allows students who are not traditionally academically...
Setting goals in the classroom
By: Loriana Romano, Lisa Papa, and Elita Saulle
Use this article for some helpful tips on goal-setting in your classroom. Follow the links to an accompanying lesson plan.
Wii in the Classroom
By: Patty Murray
Video games and educational lessons….seems like an oxymoron, right? Well not so much anymore. With the latest gaming technology, students can now use video games to improve their exercise, fitness,...
3 Data Collection Tips for Your Most Challenging Students
By: Meghan Mathis
Challenging students who occasionally act out in class can make teaching and learning difficult for everyone in the classroom. With this useful tips for data collection, you can help yourself, as a...

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