Film versions of novels can be incredibly useful in teaching literature units., and can help further student learning and comprehension.
These 5 strategies to promote summer reading will help teachers get kids hooked on reading outside of school and prevent the "summer slide" in reading development.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.