Do you have the world’s next best lesson plan? You know who you are. You’re the teacher who has led staff development using your own materials. You’re the teacher whose students have soared because you have a unique way of presenting lessons. You’re the teacher who everyone in your building says, “Why don’t you get … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Write My Book
My biggest concern as an Early Childhood editor, has always been, “How do I make an educational book a hands-on experience for students and still user-friendly for a busy teacher or parent? Hands-on activities are crucial for young learners—but how do you convey those experiences within a book? Kim Fields, one of TCR’s fabulous authors, … Continue reading Party Time! Well, Early Childhood Theme Party Time…
Reminder Binders Sometimes we wonder where the school year goes. Time seems to fly. Teachers start to think, “Are the children even aware of all they have learned and experienced by January, or even June for that matter?” To aid their memory, have a reminder binder to browse through throughout the year and especially at … Continue reading School Year Lesson Reminder Binders
Are some students not participating enough? Are the same students always participating while others just sit? Try a tally device to make the teacher and students aware of how often they are participating in whole-class activities and/or discussions. For each activity, place three of anything on each student’s desk—right in front for easy access and … Continue reading Ideas to Get Students Participating in the Classroom