Books for Back to School: Falling Down the Page

August 6, 2010

I love visiting bookstores, especially children’s bookstores, when I’m traveling. This summer, while I was on the road for work, I discovered lots of new books. … Over the coming weeks, I wanted to share a few I found that you might want to use during the first weeks of school. … I’ll start with a collection of list poems edited by Georgia Heard, called Falling Down the Page. [...]

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Every Teacher Tips: Technology in the Classroom

August 2, 2010

With new technologies arriving on the scene constantly, it can be hard for teachers to keep up. Which devices will improve the learning environment in your classroom? Which will gather dust? Here are some basic guidelines to help you decide on the role of technology in your elementary classroom [...]

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Every Teacher Tips: Success for Substitutes

July 26, 2010

Just about every teacher needs to be away from the classroom at some point during the year. Whether you’re away for a half day, a day, or several days, you’ll want to make sure that the time goes smoothly for your students and for the substitute or “guest teacher. ” Here are some things to think about [...]

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First Weeks of School: Setting Up Your Classroom

July 22, 2010

Are you starting to think about the new school year, wondering what you can do to get off to a splendid start? For many teachers, this process begins with setting up the classroom: choosing and arranging furniture, selecting and storing supplies, planning displays. Here are some resources to get you strategizing, making lists, and sketching plans!

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Every Teacher Tips: Parents and other Volunteers in the Classroom

July 20, 2010

Inviting parents and other adult family members into the classroom gives them a chance to experience some of their child’s school life. It can also be a way for you to get some help with clerical work (photocopying, stapling) or projects that are hard to manage by yourself [...]

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Every Teacher Tips: Furniture for the Classroom

July 12, 2010

Furniture takes up lots of room, so if you’re lucky enough to have some choice about how you furnish your classroom, you’ll want to choose carefully. Look for pieces that will be truly useful, give you as much space as possible for flexible instruction, and allow the children to move around easily. … Here are our top picks for “truly useful” classroom furniture. [...]

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