It’s a well-known fact that the layout of a classroom can greatly affect how well both students and teachers engage in a learning environment. You've probably seen first hand that the students closest to you are the ones that are most likely to be on-task and actively participating. It can be hard ...
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Being a first year teacher is stressful. There are so many things that just aren't covered in your teacher education program, and it can be nearly impossible to keep up with all the things on your to-do list. Here are 15 great pieces of advice for new teachers from some veterans who've gone before ...
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Deciding on a seating chart in your classroom can be a challenge. Who should sit together? Who MUST sit apart? However, before you can begin assigning seats in class, you must make the challenging decision about how to arrange the desks or tables. While it seems simple, there are so many different ...
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As teachers, it’s obvious that we want our children to learn and master the standards. However, I think we all hope to reach them on a personal level as well. Most of us have had a teacher who treated us like we mattered. There was something special about walking into the door of his or her ...
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At some point during your career, you will more than likely be invited to an IEP meeting for a student with special needs in your classroom. It may happen your first year teaching or your tenth, depending on your school and placement, but eventually, it will happen and you'll be a critical part of ...
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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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