Ideas for a Paperless Classroom

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Do you remember the last time you used a pen and paper to pay your bills, buy groceries, or order food? Chances are, you do everything online or through a mobile app. Why not bring that same convenience to the classroom? A paperless classroom reduces or eliminates paper use in daily instruction and student work. […]

Available Careers for Educators

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Have you ever wondered what other careers for educators are available to you? Teaching elementary students is a gratifying profession, but there is a world of opportunities beyond the traditional classroom walls. Just like the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the field of education is continuously adapting and growing, offering an abundance of new possibilities for […]

Ideas for Tracking Student Progress

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Ever wondered how you can better track your student’s progress? As educators, we understand it’s essential. Tracking progress helps us pinpoint strengths, weaknesses, and learning gaps, enabling us to provide targeted support and enhance overall academic achievement. In today’s fast-paced educational world, staying on top of our student’s growth is more important than ever. But […]

Setting up a Google Classroom Account and How to Use it

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Are you a teacher looking for a way to simplify your teaching process and make it easier to connect with your students, no matter where they are? Look no further than Google Classroom. This online platform is a valuable tool that allows you to create a virtual classroom where your students can access assignments, announcements, […]

How to Support Stressed Out Students

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If you’re a teacher who is seeing students struggle to cope in class, then you’re not alone. Unfortunately, it’s typical for children to enter school with emotional and physical strain from home and the pressure of academic work, making them stressed out students. Maximizing the potential of every student in your classroom starts with cultivating […]

Time Saving Tips for Teachers

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As a teacher, you know how precious time is. With so many tasks to complete and classes to teach, finding the time you need for lesson planning, assessment, and other duties can be challenging. Fortunately, there are several strategies that you can use to save yourself some valuable time each day. In this blog post, […]

Asking Effective Questions in the Classroom

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Do you ever feel like your students aren’t listening when you ask them questions in class? If you’re looking for ways to make your students more engaged, this blog post is perfect for you. Today, we’ll discuss how asking effective questions can help create an engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking, fosters discussion, checks […]

Ideas for Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom

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Birthday celebrations in the classroom are always a fun and exciting time. Whether you’re celebrating your student’s special day or just wanting to add excitement to the school year, there are many ways to make it memorable. From creating a birthday bulletin board filled with cards from each student, throwing a themed party, or giving […]

Top 5 Free Resources for Teachers

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Are you a teacher looking for ways to engage students and make learning more interactive? Plenty of free resources available online can help you do just that. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the top 5 free resources for teachers. From virtual field trips to educational games, these tools will allow you to bring […]

Work Politics in School and How to Deal With it

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You’re a teacher in the classroom and you have to deal with work politics daily. Whether it’s students vying for favoritism or staff trying to protect their turf, it can be a challenge navigating the politics of the classroom. But don’t worry–you can handle this! Here are some tips on effectively managing work politics in […]