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As teachers, we strive to start the school year off on the right footing—with a positive and clear set of expectations that are understood by all. Before you peruse my list, I'd like to say that I understand that readers will come from all different grade levels, different types of scho...

We had a long weekend at my house leading up to the first day of second grade. This time, I was prepared for my son’s emotional roller coaster of excitement mixed with anxiety, so we all managed better than in years past. Being prepared ahead of time for anxiety regarding the beginning of the sch...

Children love to talk about themselves. As the school year begins, use this trait to your advantage. Considering the fact that some of your students are encountering their very first classroom experience, and others are learning to adapt to change, this is the perfect time to get kids talking abo...

Looking for actionable strategies to better identify, design, and tailor plans for a predominantly extraverted-feeling class? Look no further. This article will cover insights that can also be used to help determine what types of interventions will be most effective or engaging for students with ...

Making the transition to middle school is a real challenge for many students. After all, they are accustomed to one or two teachers per year and staying in a single classroom all day. Being the oldest kids in the school, they’re used to being on the top rung. Students feel comfortable and at...

Most consider participation in extracurricular activities in high school to be a positive thing. It helps keep teens busy and out of trouble, while also providing opportunities for experiences outside of the academic arena. Studies show that those who take part in extracurricular activities usual...

I like to think about summer school as an experiment—a condensed time period where I can step outside my routines and comfort zone to see if there is a better way. Most of the time, your students have been through the class before, so a shift in the norm can be a fresh, positive start for everyon...

You may be out of your classroom for a few months over the summer, but a teacher’s mind really never rests. Whether you are developing new lessons, taking additional courses, or spending time with your family, this break can be an opportunity for reading in order to broaden your horizons. Read on...

When planning lessons for your class, what types of insights do you use to differentiate and personalize instruction for your students? Do you try to connect with them based on abilities? Experiences? Interests? While there are various ways to push pupils slightly beyond where they can work witho...

As new brain research permeates educational insights, we are becoming increasingly aware that engagement and affectivity—long key components of many pedagogical constructs—are now being proven to have direct links to maximizing understanding and retention. In short, affective education is the mos...

As we round the bend into summer, visions of holiday fun occupy the daydreams of pupils, parents, and teachers. While summer can be a great time for your students to explore self-directed learning in areas they are passionate about, don’t let them walk out the door on the last day of school witho...

The end of the school year is often a bittersweet time for teachers. While the excitement of summer plans may fill your head, the stress that comes from closing up your classroom and preparing for the next year are ever-looming. Saying Goodbye The definitive end of the year can bring on tears of ...

Summer is quickly approaching, and let’s be honest—it’s debatable who is more excited for the last day of school. Although we teachers are tempted to drop everything and celebrate, this is the perfect opportunity to get feedback from your students, particularly middle and high schoolers. What wer...

“In many respects, text complexity is the hallmark of the Common Core…”(Calkins, Ehrenworth, and Lehman 2010). If you’re curious about the Common Core and how this set of standards will be implemented in the classroom, consider picking up Pathways to the Common Core by Lucy Calkins, Mar...

A kinesthetic approach to teaching can be challenging, yet highly effective. Young, active children often struggle with typical daily tasks that require sitting still for extended periods of time. It is important for children to have ample opportunity to maximize potential by utilizing a variety ...