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Schools today serve children of varying levels, backgrounds, and learning styles and one is unlikely to find a homogeneous class anywhere in America. Differentiated instruction is necessary ensure that the needs of all students are met. In my classroom, I develop lessons and activities that are appropriate for each learner. Therefore, you may find students working on a number of different ...

My first graders took a seat on the carpet for our first story time, and I began to read, "The Three Little Pigs. James, sit still." The children looked around. Was the book's title Three Little Pigs James Sit Still? They realized I was talking to one of their classmates, who was rolling on the floor. I continued, "The first little ...

Great interactive periodic table.

Feature Topic:10 Great Websites for Middle & High School Learners 1) "Zoom Maps":http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/maps/ What it is: Zoom into Maps is an extensive collection of online maps. Maps range from 1500 AD to today. Maps include United States hometown geography, exploration and discovery, migration and settlement, travel and transportation, environmental history, military maps, pictoral maps, maps of today, and unusual maps. ...

h4. Providing students a tool for self-reflection can decrease classroom disruptions – and help identify the problems behind them There's nothing like teaching the perfect lesson, holding your students' rapt attention as you carefully and precisely guide them towards that "ah-ha!" moment – only to have your momentum thoroughly derailed by a restless student throwing a pencil at a classmate. All ...

I would say that after fifteen hundred plus days confined in small places with fourth and fifth graders I could be considered somewhat an expert regarding the mental and physical development process of eight, nine, and ten year old children. The boys and girls who pass through my classroom each year are a rare breed and care must be taken ...

h4. From Section 9 of "Discipline in the Secondary Classroom" by Julia G. Thompson. 1. Clean out your desk. Do you really need to hang on to those dried-out markers? 2. Color-code your grade book so that it’s easy to tell test grades from other averages. Use colored paper clips or folder labels to easily find the attendance records and grades ...

Students will study interior design as a profession. They will integrate their study with math, writing, vocational education, and computer skills by designing their own dream bedroom. This plan could be expanded to make three-dimensional scale constructions of a room. This is a lesson plan for Grades 6–8 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, Computer Technology Skills and Mathematics h4. Students ...

Great new websites pop up every day that can help teachers support academic learning. Our very own technology featured writer, Kelly Tenkely, provided her best ten web discoveries of the year. These websites can be great additions and reinforcements to your academic lessons. Students love technology- and combining learning with the technology they love can do wonders for student results. ...

Some classroom management tips from a member of the Organizationally Challenged Society Many teachers are naturally well-organized, with immaculate desks and steel-trap minds. As a certified member of the Organizationally Challenged Society, however, I must work constantly to keep my classroom together. For those of you who can empathize, here are some strategies I use to stay sane. h4. Keep a ...

Happy Holidays from TheApple! No matter what you celebrate this time of year, we wish you a safe and happy time with your family and friends. We realize that music plays a big party in the holiday season. Whether you're listening to music to get in the holiday spirit or you're looking for a great music gift that lasts way ...

OVERVIEW: At the beginning of the school year, it's good to get to know each other, whether it be teacher to student, or student to other students in the class. Many students do not know how to develop relationships. Their negative social attitudes and low self-esteem hinder interaction. OBJECTIVES: 1. To express personal characteristics with items from home. 2. To introduce ...

IntroductionCreate a Poetry Calendar Teaching Theme of the Week from Education World® Students research, design, and create a school-year calendar based on the work of famous poets. National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month, and we have dozens resources to students get in the spirit. Poetry Activities » Subjects: Language Arts, Visual Arts Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12ObjectivesObjectives Students will: ...

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though many schools honor this special event by closing for the day, it's important for students to understand the great man behind the holiday. Celebrate the history by introducing your students to a brief history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his famous speech, "I Have ...

* Teachers should never stop talking to students about setting positive goals, but sometimes it's nice to hear it from someone else. Teachers like to think our words are rare jewels that students scoop up and treasure their entire lives. Our words are valuable, but sometimes an outsider's message has a more dramatic impact. Here's an example. h4. The word of ...

Character education should be a big part of your day as a teacher, no matter what subject or grade you instruct. Don't leave character ed to the school counselor or your students' parents- kids can never get too much when it comes to becoming good citizens. Featured writer, Kelly Tenkely, shares *five websites* with us that help students see the ...

Introducing....RATATOUILLE!On Day 1, show students a powerpoint presentation about the history and culture behind ratatouille (the food). Where does it comes from? Who eats it? Where and how was it created? How do you make it?...(I have made this powerpoint, contact me for a copy of it if you want to use it). Give the students a quick quiz to ensure ...

Setting up tasks for visiting parents can make their presence in your classroom a welcome one. Having a parent visit your classroom can sometimes be unsettling. This is true for seasoned teachers as well as for beginning teachers. A teacher would need tremendous self-confidence not to be affected by the unwavering gaze of a parent sitting at the back of his ...

*Adapted from The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide Learning how to correctly pronounce and spell your students’ names is one of the most important tasks you will have to master as the school year begins. Learning all of your students’ names on the first or second day of school is not very difficult. These quick tips will make it possible for you ...

h4. Education Level: Grade 4-5-6 Prepositions links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. The word of phrase introduced by the proposition is called the object of a preposition. There are several versions of The Preposition Song, and several are here for your reference. Performed by an 8th Grade Class: Grammer Rock Classic Preposition Video: Sample song ...