You know the scene… As a teacher, you ask a question. A student gives the correct answer. You either smile, nod, or reaffirm them before quickly moving on. Then you ask another question. A different student answers, incorrectly this time. You give them that “are you sure” look, ask them a second time, or say something like, “Nice try, but…
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back-to-school-organization-tips
Hi! I’m Jamila, and I have been educating youngsters, and supporting teachers since 1997! Today I’m excited to guest blog and share some great “Tidy Tips” that will help make your Back to School Classroom organization a snap! Welcome back to school y’all! I just finished my first week and I’m so pooped. It’s nothing like back to…
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How to Teach About the Presidential Election in Your Classroom
Can I just be honest for a moment? This year, many people are more heated about the election than in years past. The main two candidates have elicited strong emotions from people on both sides. That being said, it’s hard to know how to teach about the presidential election in your classroom. Do you just pretend the 2016 election isn’t taking…
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5 Back to School STEM Challenges You Gotta Try
It’s back to school time again, and what better way to get off to a great start than with some back to school STEM challenges? (Trick question — there is no better way!) Let’s welcome our guest writer, Kerry Tracy! She has been creating STEM Challenges for years, and today is going to share some of her favorites for back-to-school! Let’s get the “why”…
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How to Handle a Student Who Was Hurt at Home
Sometimes being a teacher is hard. There are behavior problems to address, differentiation to help meet everyone’s needs, that parent phone call to return, another e-mail from the administrative office to answer, report cards to fill out, and so much more. Many teachers put in many more hours each week than many people in the public eye realize. We often…
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