Summer Reading Challenge
Contributor: Kendall Myers
Summer offers a welcome break from school, for student and teacher alike. But the extended time off can also work against hard-won academic gains, especially for younger students still learning to rea... Read More
Learning by Doing: Developing Activities that Inspire and Inform
Contributor: Deana Swanson | Length : 7 | File type : Audio
What does making a Renaissance-era dome out of newspaper or role-playing a labor strike have to do with school? Learning, of course. In this video, Deana Swanson shares some ideas and tips for making ... Read More
Grammar Songs: Practical Grammar Songs for Grades 3-6
Contributor: Spencer Weaver | Length : 5 | File type : Video
Learning grammar doesn't have to be a soul-crushing exercise in memorizing arcane rules and terms as Spencer and his students demonstrate in this video. Grammar songs not only make learning more livel... Read More
Diagramming Sentences: Strategies for Learning Sentence Structure
Contributor: Deana Swanson | Length : 4 | File type : Video
Do your English students struggle with diagramming sentences? Sentence diagramming is a classic method for helping students see the structure of a complete thought, but the process can get messy, espe... Read More
Classroom Observation Checklists
Contributor: Jonas Sauder | File type : Document
This document includes two checklists—one for general visitors and one for principals—to help guide classroom observations and to document observations and feedback for teachers.
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Classroom Management: Practical Advice for Large Classrooms
Contributor: Amy Zimmerman | Length : 11 | File type : Video
A well-managed classroom serves students by keeping the focus of class activity where it belongs: on learning. But classroom management takes effort, especially in larger classrooms. Amy Zimmerman sha... Read More
Dealing with Dysfunctional Homes: What Teachers Can Do, What Boards Can Do
Contributor: Jonathan Erb | Length : 7 | File type : Video
Dysfunctional homes directly impact schools. While some situations cause only minor annoyances, others hinder the student's and the school's ability to function, and thus demand more significant inter... Read More
Idea: Social Studies Bulletin Board
Contributor: | File type : Document
This educational bulletin board from Josiah Zimmerman reinforces the lessons learned in social studies and geography class and encourages students to think globally.
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Ideas: Elementary Devotions
Contributor: LaFaye Weaver | File type : Document
This document lists and outlines some ideas for morning devotions in elementary classrooms.
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Music in Class: A Whole Body Approach with Singing
Contributor: Kyla Mast | Length : 4 | File type : Video
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Music is a powerful teaching tool because it involves the entire person: body and mind, sense and soul. In this video, Kyla encourages teachers to harness ... Read More
