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managing cell phones in your classroom
ah, cell phones. arguably one of the greatest blessings and curses of our lifetimes, right? while it's probably hard to imagine life without them at...
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teaching life skills in the classroom
as teachers we have the unique opportunity to help shape the lives of our students beyond the curriculum we teach. yes, algebra and literary analysis...
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tips for teaching magoosh content in a virtual setting
when your classes move online, it's a big change—both for your students and for you. however, this change doesn't have to be negative. while there...
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best practices for instructors using magoosh
every educator has their own unique approach to teaching, but to help get you started we’ve put together some useful guidelines for prepping your...
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educator resources for teaching about racism and social justice
the murder of george floyd by police officer derek chauvin on may 25, 2020, followed by nationwide uprisings and protests against racism and police...
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7 must haves for teaching kindergarten
at the beginning of the school year, teachers need to gather the supplies they’ll need for a successful year. for kindergarten teachers, there are...
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6 ways to celebrate classroom birthdays
i am a self-proclaimed birthday brat! in fact, i come from a long line of birthday brats. we take our birthdays (and sometimes birth-weeks) very...
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student teaching tips: helping your student with fragile x
fragile x syndrome can be tricky to understand and it may not be one of the student teaching difficulties you've prepared for. but with a few changes...
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first day of school outfit: what to wear as a teacher
you might remember your parents dressing you oh so carefully on your first day of school as a kid. for teachers, you do have to dress yourself now...
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top student teaching supplies to bring on your first day
as i prepared for my first day of student teaching, i wasn’t sure what to expect. what would my cooperating teacher be like? would the students test...
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8 fun activities to do while teaching high school
one of the reasons i decided to teach high school was because i think language arts is fun—unfortunately, many people disagree with me. so as i...
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how to find used classroom furniture
adding furniture and decorations in your classroom helps spruce up the space. unfortunately, classroom furniture is expensive. i remember looking for...
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6 student teaching lesson plan tips
your lesson plan should follow the format outlined by your college or cooperating teacher. in general, most lesson plans should include:
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steps for setting classroom expectations for your students
studies have shown that when you set high expectations for your students, they will work to meet and exceed them. of course, there are lots of...
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25 elementary teacher must have teaching supplies
at the beginning of the school year, you need to stock your classroom with the supplies that you’ll need. when you have everything at your disposal,...
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how to write a back to school parent letter
writing a back to school parent letter is an important task. it helps parents know what to expect and tells them the information they need! let’s...
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top classroom assessment techniques
rather than asking students to regurgitate facts on a test, it’s important to come up with alternate classroom assessment techniques to determine...
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student teaching difficulties to prepare for
student teaching. the very idea strikes fear into the hearts of many teacher education students. as they prepare for the moment that they take over...
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8 ways to start your class every day
from the moment that your students arrive, you can start the day on the right foot. these first few moments can set the tone for the day. your goal...
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must-have teaching apps
it seems like there’s an app for just about everything these days. therefore, you probably aren’t too surprised to find that there are a lot of apps...
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student teaching ideas your students will love
one lesson that i quickly learned when working with students is that it’s important to build a relationship with them. students need to trust you and...
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fun teaching games to try in your classroom
incorporating games into your lessons is one of many teaching strategies. and it has many benefits. first, it is a great way to get students up and...
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how to deal with parents as a teacher
research organizations, government agencies and news reporters all concur: parental involvement is one of the biggest factors—perhaps the biggest...
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must have technology in the classroom for 2018
technology advancements have changed the way teachers do a lot of things in the classroom. not only is technology helpful, but it’s become necessary...
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grants for classroom supplies
it’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. that really adds up (especially if you need...