Getting low English proficient students to show what they know can be challenging because of the language barrier. One of the most effective ways to build their confidence and let them show what they have learned and understand is by using sentence frames. What are sentence frames? Sentence frames are simple sentence starters that allow ELs to focus on the information they are trying…
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Teaching is a Journey: And Every Journey Looks Different
Teaching is a journey. I’ve known this to be true for a long time, but that truth hit even closer to home recently. My best friend and I started teaching around the same time frame. I’ve always known she was a good teacher, but I’m not sure she always believes in herself. I, on the other hand, have always felt…
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How to Handle Student Seizures
“What do I do if a student has a seizure?” While that thought may not cross every first year teachers mind, it certainly does cross your mind the second you find out there is a student prone to seizures in your classroom. But please also note that just because you are not aware that a student has previously had seizures,…
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10 Basic Tips for Parents to Teach their Child to Read
When it comes time for your child to learn how to read, it is vital that parents take an active role in this important development stage. Whether it is your first child or your fourth, every kid learns in a different way. We have gathered some of the most helpful, yet basic tips that can help any parent teach their…
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10 Ways to Keep Parents From Calling Your Principal
Even as a teacher, you dread it when you get told to come to the principal’s office. “What did I do?” if often the first thought that goes through a teacher’s head. While there’s a good chance you’ve done nothing wrong, you may have. We all make mistakes. As an elementary principal and K-12 special education director, I saw firsthand…
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