You have most likely spent a lot of time thinking about your writing instruction. You may have been told exactly how many minutes of writing time you get each day or encouraged to get students writing as quickly (and as long) as possible to start preparing them for the rigorous expectations of the ...
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Our classrooms are filled with students who have a wide range of abilities and needs. Being able to effectively support these students means finding ways to provide extra challenges to advanced learners at the same time we support and skill-build with our struggling ones. However, identifying ...
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Regardless of where you teach, all of us come back from summer break with a goal of having an effective classroom where students can be successful. We spend hours putting up bulletin boards, moving furniture, and digging into lesson plans.
Between professional development and campus meetings, we ...
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The first week of school is not just stressful for the students; it is stressful for teachers, as well. As a new group of children descends upon the classroom, it can be hard to know where to begin, but we all know the importance of having an effective classroom.
Do you spend your students' ...
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Classroom organization - whether you love binders and making lists or can't keep track of anything, having an organized classroom is essential to maximize student learning. Not only can it help your students, but it can also save you hours of time lesson planning and grading, While buying ...
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Building a strong channel for communication is a critical piece of teaching, but it is also a stressful piece. Organizing for home-school communication is something that I take really seriously, and I like to set myself up for success by having some basic supplies each year.
I currently use ...
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