Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Special Education
Teaching special education students is hard. You need to have a clear understanding of their needs, how to best meet them, and must be able to enforce rules and maintain order. Not an easy feat. But with the right techniques, you can successfully manage your classroom and provide students with the education they need and […]
Key Qualities and Skills of a Good Teacher
Do you have the key qualities and skills of a good teacher? These are the traits you need to teach effectively and help your students learn to the best of their abilities. And while most teachers have one or two of them, the best educators possess all five. But what are these 5 key traits? […]
Effective Teaching Strategies You Can Implement In the New School Year
Are you a teacher looking for effective teaching strategies for the school year? And would you like some tips on how to implement them? If you nodded along to both those questions, then you’re in the right place! We’ve got some great ideas on teaching strategies you can use to set your students up for […]
Documenting Student Progress Using Video
It’s no secret technology has changed the way we live and learn. With video cameras on every phone, it’s easier than ever to document our lives. But what about documenting student progress? Is that something that could help you as an elementary school teacher? The answer is yes! In fact, using video to document student […]
Having Students Govern Themselves Through Classroom Rules
An important part of growing up is learning to govern oneself. This is a skill that will serve your students well throughout their lives. And If your students learn to govern themselves with classroom rules, they’ll be better prepared to handle the challenges and responsibilities they’ll face in the future. But how can students govern […]
Student Interests And How To Incorporate Them Into Learning
What’s a simple way to make your classroom more interesting for students? Add in elements of their own interests! When you do this, you’ll not only make them more engaged in the material, but also help them learn more effectively. They’ll certainly be more likely to remember what they’re learning if it’s something that they’re […]
Teaching Students About The Internet
The #1 tool we have access to today is the internet. It’s a constant in our lives and it’s only getting more pervasive. As educators, we have to make sure our students are using this tool in the right way. After all, the internet can be a great tool for learning. But it can also […]
Virtual Education And Teacher Tools: How To Use Technology
Are you an elementary teacher looking for ways to improve your virtual education game? You’re in luck! There’s plenty you can do to make sure you’re using technology to its fullest so your student’s get the best education possible. All you need is a little know-how and some great teacher tools. So in this post, […]
Having A Culture Week In Your Classroom
What’s a powerful way to teach young students how to understand and accept different people? With cultural studies. Learning about other cultures helps children see that there are many ways to live and that they all have value. Additionally, it gives them a greater understanding and empathy for others. With all these great benefits, you […]
Learning Through Play
If you want a simple (and fun) way to teach your students, then there’s an unexpectedly easy way to do it – learning through play! It’s a powerful way of getting your students on board while bypassing their “ugh, time for school…” mentality. So it’s clear why this can be a great tool to add […]