Lesson planning takes a lot of work, but it makes life a lot easier once you get things organized. If you’re not sure…
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School choice has always kind of seemed like a pie in the sky idea. Envision a school system with diverse district-wide options, all…
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Target Teachers, assemble! The Target Teacher Prep Event is back and it’s bigger than ever. From July 14 to August 24, teachers can…
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Morning meeting is a must for many elementary (and some middle and high school) teachers. A good morning meeting sets the tone for…
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Ah, it’s my favorite portion of the unit. The time for direct instruction is over, and the students get to do a tactile…
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Desk pets are a powerful tool to add to your classroom management toolbox. The original idea came from Marissa Begay, and at first,…
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It’s a standard first-day-of-school activity: covering the expectations for students in your classroom. But just how do you decide what those expectations should…
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The first day of school can come with lots of excitement and, often, a bit of the jitters. It’s the start of a…
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It’s that time of year—while you might not be ready to think about back-to-school, retailers are offering big discounts on school and classroom…
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Looking for creative getting-to-know-you games to help new groups of students feel more comfortable with each other? These icebreakers for kids and teens…