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Top 12 Effective End of the Year Activities
By: Kim Haynes
Ah, the end of the year. Everyone’s tired and losing focus. Some tests are behind you (state tests, AP exams), some may be ahead of you, and probably no one – you or your students – is really at...
By: Emily Africano Hotz
Teachers certainly face fashion challenges. Full days on your feet, surrounded by dry erase markers, crowded hallways, and dirty students' hands don't bode well for high-priced, high-concept style....
Valentines Day Lesson Plans
By: Annie Condron
Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine's Day in your classroom without giving up valuable learning time? Try some original Valentine's-themed lesson ideas that get to the heart of your subject...
Tickling Your Funny Bone: Top 12 Hilarious Teacher Jokes
By: Jessica Hannan - TeachHUB
If you're a teacher, or are close to one, you might want to lighten the load with some teacher humor. Here are the top 12 teacher jokes that are going around.
Top 12 Super Bowl Activities for the Classroom
By: Kim Haynes
The Super Bowl practically counts as a national holiday, especially for your more sports-crazed students.But how can you take advantage of the Super Bowl enthusiasm in the classroom? And how do you...
12 Fascinating Ways to Integrate Drama Throughout the Curriculum
By: Loriana Romano, Lisa Papa, and Elita Saulle
The use of drama has been used over the course of history from the time of Aristotle, who believed that theatre provided people a way to release emotions, right to the beginning of the progressive...
top 12 ipad apps for math teachers and students
By: Jessica Hannan - TeachHUB
We recognize the value of technology in the classroom, so on the heels of our popular article, 20 Amazing iPad apps for Educators, we have compiled a list of the top 12 apps for Math Teachers and...
By: Laura Preble
One of the biggest challenges of today’s teachers is managing larger and larger classes. The number of students increases every year, and just when it feels as if the classes cannot expand any more...
10 Priceless Gifts Teachers Can Give Their Students
By: Lisa Mims
With the holiday season upon us, the spirit of giving is everywhere you look. Here are 10 priceless gifts we can give to our students. There are more than 10 things that we could give our darlings,...
By: Kim Haynes
As December rolls by, the holiday hype has most likely invaded your classroom. The energy of your students is on the rise as they  shift  focus from their science homework to their holiday break...

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