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Free and Effective Classroom Rewards
Don't spend your hard-earned money buying little material rewards for your students. See how you can spend nothing and get a whole lot of great behavior in return!
Motivating Students with No-Cost Rewards
Motivating students can be a challenge. But it doesn't have to cost any money. Use these free rewards for motivating students without spending a cent.
Should You Offer Extrinsic Classroom Rewards for Good Behavior?
Should you offer your students extrinsic rewards in the classroom? Every teacher needs to consider this issue when setting up her behavior management program.
Christmas Lesson Plans
Ideas for Christmas Lesson Plans (Hanukkah and Winter, too).
Christmas Around the World Comes Into Your Classroom
Learn how to say Merry Christmas in 100+ languages from around the world, and how to share the international holiday spirit with your students.
The Buildup of Standardized Testing Pressure
A look at the enormous pressure mounting for teachers when it comes to Standardized Testing.
Organizational Tips for Messy Student Desks
Teach your students these positive, proactive habits and their student desks will go from messy to organized in no time.
Strategies for Students with Extremely Messy Desks
If you have a student with an extremely messy desk, the standard strategies won't be enough to turn the situation around. Use these hardcore techniques with your most egregious offenders.
Organized Classroom = Organized Mind
Ask yourself these questions to clear out your cluttered, counterproductive classroom. You'll love the peace of mind that comes with an organized classroom.
Proven Strategy for Getting Your Students' Undivided Attention
Getting your students' attention is a key first step to meeting your lesson's learning objectives. I recommend using a simple deck of cards to get and keep your students' attention.
Weekly Newsletter for Parent Communication
By writing a weekly newsletter with your students, you offer a high quality Guided Writing lesson while saving yourself the time and hassle of putting together a newsletter each week.
Someday Poems
For young poets, a set format really makes poetry more fun and accessible. It's kind of like poetry training wheels. This "Someday Poem" format gets you and your students off to a great start.
100th Day of School
Celebrate The 100th Day of School With Your Students by orienting your entire today toward trusty number 100.
St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plans
St. Patrick's Day lessons for the elementary school classroom. Includes ideas, worksheets, and crafts for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your students.
Implement Your Tutoring Business Plan
Once you've planned to start a tutoring business, it's then time to implement a tutoring business plan and start meeting with clients.
Start Tutoring From Home
Have you ever considered starting a tutoring business? Tutoring can be a lucrative and personally rewarding venture that combines the best of teaching with the convenience of designing your own schedule.
Hanukkah Lesson Plans
Ideas for Hanukkah lesson plans for your elementary school classroom.
Strong Beginnings for Student Stories
Teaching Tips for Helping Your Students to Begin Their Writing in a Strong and Effective Way
Veterans Day Lessons
Veterans Day lessons for elementary school teachers.
Creative Writing
How to guide your K-6 students' creative writing from ho-hum to wow!
Scaffolding Instruction Strategies
Techniques for scaffolding instruction to support student learning in the classroom.
Halloween Math Lesson Plan
Students spice up their math skills with this Halloween-inspired lesson plan!
Barack Obama's Statements on Education
Barack Obama's Statements on Education in the Final Presidential Debate
John McCain's Statements on Education
John McCain's Statements on Education in the Final Presidential Debate
Do's and Don'ts for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
Teacher Do's and Don'ts for Parent Teacher Conferences. How to make the most of our meeting with parents.