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A middle school reading program that connects the classroom with students' families
I've always tried to instill a love of literature in all my...
Through literature studies and interviews, young students gain personal understanding of the multifaceted American immigrant experience
Classroom...
A masterful author and illustrator shares some of the interesting background material that didn't make it into his biography of Charles Darwin
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Letter writing in a "Dear Abby" format can encourage your reluctant writers to dig deeper into books by dispensing advice to troubled characters...
Model ReadersShow, don't tell, your children the importance of reading
A recent study sponsored by Scholastic called, "The Kids and Family Reading...
Help students hear you by turning down the volume on your management techniques
Before I entered the world of teaching, I always thought it was...
Having high expectations for the most challenging student exhibits commitment to–and for–all students
When I first met Nya, she was sitting in the...
This playful and engaging lesson helps enhance your preK students' cognitive skills
Preschoolers experience the world in its purest form, to the...
Six tips for getting the most out of a visit from an author
Since 1975, I've been visiting classrooms across America to talk about what I do:...
Asking your students to weigh the evidence from events in history can strengthen their critical thinking and analyzing skills
The mystery that still...
These fascinating (and simple!) sojourns into optical illusion, sound effects and more will transform your students into lifelong science lovers...
Changing the rules when necessary can foster behavior management in a special education classroom
A color-coded level system, proved a beneficial...
Ten adaptable techniques you can use to keep your classroom - and students - in order.
Little plastic bears in a basket.
I have a student's name...
Once they hit fifth grade, your students' height can skyrocket in the course of a year – here's a fun lesson using measurements to see how quickly...
This self-identification activity will help you to unite your classroom early on and give you a glimpse of your students' emerging personalities...
Here's an online resource with everything you'll need for mentoring, including a first-day-of-school checklist
Are you anticipating your first day...
Writing a research paper is a lot like baking cookies - adding lots of good stuff can make for a great end result
IRA/NCTE Standards for the...
Some tools for holding book discussions that can lead kids to learn about how they're learning
If you haven't read Harvey Daniels' wonderful book...
Poetry can lead children to a love of language – and help them build literacy skills as well
We all know that developing a love of language helps...
With this cooperative spin on musical chairs, the object of the game is that everybody wins
I work with 10 kindergartners from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at...
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