In education, there are as many ways to manage and teach a classroom as there are teachers. In the next few posts, you will find outlined a variety of popular methods of instruction that have proven effective with many educators. Try them out to see what works for you, but by all means, adapt them … Continue reading Whole-Class Instruction vs. Homeschooling
First, a little Thanksgiving background for your students… • The Pilgrims sailed to the New World on a ship called the Mayflower. • The Mayflower was 113 feet long. • The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620. • There were 102 Pilgrims on the Mayflower. • The journey to the New … Continue reading Thanksgiving Activities
Although it may seem like the school year just started, it is always a good idea to learn about the different ways you can prevent burnout before it happens or how to combat it when it does. Here are 20 ways to help prevent teacher burnout:  1.            When you feel overwhelmed by the demands of … Continue reading 20 Ways to Prevent Burnout for Teachers
1. Use the plastic “popcorn” from packages for art projects and math counters. 2. Ask at your local newspaper for leftover newsprint for art projects and drawing paper. 3. Scout out companies that use computer paper. They often discard the last few inches of a stack of paper rather than risk running out while printing. … Continue reading 20 Money-Saving Ideas for Teachers