June 23, 2008
Make your own indoor classroom or home garden. Easy, inexpensive, interactive life science!
May 20, 2008
Plagiarism is on the rise. Many people seem to think there is nothing wrong with copying someone else's hard work and taking credit for it themselves.
March 19, 2008
Substituting tips for successful days!
February 22, 2008
Gardening science fair projects can be both fun and educational for children – especially for those who may have no experience with growing plants. There are endless possibilities...
February 22, 2008
Gardening is a wonderful introduction to science and nature. If you are looking for a special way to spend time with a child in your life, think about planning a garden for kids....
February 22, 2008
Growing plants in the classroom is an excellent way to get students excited about science!
February 6, 2008
Gardening with children is a perfect hands-on multi-sensory activity. Gardening and plant care can be a stand alone curriculum if you incorporate it into each content area. Here...
February 5, 2008
Here are some safety considerations for plant care, gardening and botany lessons with children at home or in a school or classroom garden.
February 4, 2008
Gardening and plant care is one of the best life science or biology projects you can use in your classroom. Here are some tips for finding and getting grants to finance your gardening...
February 4, 2008
Simple plants to grow with your children. The easier they are to grow the more involved the children will become.
February 4, 2008
The steps to getting you and your class a world class garden in no time!
January 23, 2008
Class debates can be a great motivational tool, creating meaningful interactions and discussions with language learners. They provoke students to speaking impromptu and express...
January 17, 2008
Looking for the best teaching strategies? Here are 10 guide posts to help you.
December 17, 2007
The following article offers practical ideas that any teacher can use in the classroom, to help build students' self-esteem.
December 17, 2007
Discussing student performance with parents can be difficult. Help your students be more successful, by working together as a team.
December 17, 2007
Earning the respect of your students can be difficult but is essential to create an environment that is both nurturing and conducive to helping all students learn.
September 24, 2007
Although it has been living amongst us for thousands of year, bullying in nonetheless a problem that must be dealt with in the most efficient way possible. What can be done about...
August 27, 2007
Wikipedia has been on the Internet for several years now and was founded on the idea that everyone had information and knowledge they could share with others, which is what the...
June 26, 2007
The following are steps teachers can take to expand their professional horizons by teaching at a two-year school.
June 15, 2007
How to constantly assess your students - formally and informally - and use this knowledge to differentiate instruction so that all students are learning effectively.
April 18, 2007
Bzzzzzz!!! When it comes to the attention of the class, ever get the feeling that all of the multiplication tables in the world can't compete with a single bee? A bee in...
March 9, 2007
Charter schools are typically started under the guidance of a particular school district. In most cases, charter schools are added to the existing roster of schools within a district...
March 9, 2007
Managing a charter school involves more than securing funds, developing policies and hiring a staff. While the initial implementation of a charter school may be successful, diligent...
March 9, 2007
Before a charter school can be implemented, funds must be secured to cover all of the school's expenses. This may include the building of a new school unless a building can...
March 9, 2007
Charter school policies must be developed, examined and fine-tuned. Developing a good policy is the key to running a successful charter school. There are typically several policies...
February 21, 2007
In many cases, charter schools depend upon grants for establishing the school. However, grants aren't always easy to obtain, and for many, the competition for grant money is...
February 14, 2007
The benefits in starting a charter school center around the curriculum that the school will offer. Creating a curriculum that is fully developed and offers not only the core subject...
February 6, 2007
A 2005 report by the Center for Education Reform found that charter schools make up 4% of public schools in the United States and have seen an increase of 13% in one year as well....
December 22, 2006
There are several reasons why a teacher needs to assess her students. Assessing students helps to determine how much they are learning and what they are struggling with. By assessing...
October 10, 2006
In order for teachers to understand how to practice adaptive teaching techniques, they must first understand the goals and procedures of adaptive teaching. Adaptive teaching seeks...
June 11, 2006
A great lesson is like a gourmet meal. There are many ingredients that combine to create a wonderful flavor. In order to achieve this masterpiece, however, the chef must be...
June 10, 2006
A teaching aid is something a classroom teacher uses in her class to help students improve reading and other skills, reinforce a skill, or to make learning fun. Teaching aids...
June 7, 2006
Teaching requires the use of many different types of educational tools. Some are a necessity and some just make teaching and learning much more interesting. Many teaching tools...
June 2, 2006
Beginning a new school year can be stressful for teachers and for students. Students are nervous about meeting people in their class, and teachers are curious to see just how...
May 31, 2006
Are your students not handling their time well? Do their study skills seem unsatisfactory? There are things that teachers can do to incorporate teaching students how to manage...
May 25, 2006
Education is more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. In order for students to compete in the workforce of the future, they must be taught essential critical thinking skills....
May 25, 2006
At-risk students can be found in schools at every socioeconomic level. It is important that educators learn how to recognize the signs of at-risk students, but they must also know...
May 24, 2006
As the world progresses toward a technology-based society, it is more and more important to incorporate technology into teaching lessons to students. Even if you aren't very...
May 23, 2006
At a time when childhood obesity is on the rise, many school districts are unfortunately cutting their budgets for extracurricular programs, including physical education and after-school...
May 20, 2006
Learning for teachers does not end after you get your education degree. With today's No Child Left Behind standards to meet in order to renew your license, you need to take additional...
May 20, 2006
As a teacher, it is your job to be able to reach all of the students so they learn as much as possible. Sometimes it may seem like a struggle, but by determining and understanding...
May 20, 2006
Teaching is a very noble and rewarding profession. Highly qualified and dedicated teachers are needed in every state across the nation. Getting your education degree and studying...
May 16, 2006
Students don't always know what they want, let alone, what they need, but sometimes, a teacher wants to get the pulse of his or her class for a specific reason that will ultimately...
April 27, 2006
The Internet has made life easier for many people that are working in various professions. It has given teachers a way to connect their classrooms with the world around them in...
April 27, 2006
With recent legislation to meet No Child Left Behind requirements, it has become essential for teachers to choose the right materials that will enhance student learning. Here...
April 24, 2006
Centers are valuable educational tools that teachers can incorporate into their classroom. An effective center provides an educational activity to supplement classroom instruction. ...
April 20, 2006
The first time I ever taught full-time, I began the year with no student-teaching experience and no real background in education. It was sort of a baptism by fire. Thankfully,...
April 19, 2006
Students all respond to different methods of study in different ways. For example, some benefit from charts and diagrams more than others, while many find their retention significantly...
April 16, 2006
It can be tempting to pop a movie in the VCR or DVD player when it's the day before spring break, or when you're simply worn out from a marathon night of grading papers. The students...
April 15, 2006
Bullying isn't just an American problem. It's a worldwide phenomenon. Bullying can turn a happy, sociable child into a withdrawn, sullen, depressed one - perhaps even one at...