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How does the class know it's time to move on to a new subject? What does a student do when she's finished with her work? This document outlines procedures and resources Regina uses in managing Grades ... Read More

Every spring, 5- and 6-year-olds file into the first grade classroom at Elida Mennonite School. They are here for kindergarten, their introduction to the world of classroom learning. What can they lea... Read More

This document contains the policies and procedures used at Elida Mennonite School in 2016-17. Use the document as inspiration as you write your own school handbook. Download the handbook now or pr... Read More

Is your classroom a place of peace? Peaceful classrooms allow children to learn, says Sheldon. Even those with learning disabilities benefit from structure, order, and grace. In this excerpt from a... Read More

This staff manual may serve as a source of ideas for your school's manual. Topics include staff responsibilities, guidelines for safety, discipline, and dress, and technology use. Download this doc... Read More

You can teach math in two ways, notes Rolin. Math can be presented as a series of rules that produce reliable results, or as a set of concepts that explain much about the world. Much of our math te... Read More

Discipline is ultimately a liberating exercise. Students need help liberating themselves from the lack of discipline and from frivolous activities. Discipline incubates wisdom.

A sample of a 5th grade classroom teacher's procedures, including specific incentives for the year based on the classroom candy land theme. Use it for inspiration as you plan your own classroom ways. ... Read More

Correctly citing sources is often one of the least-understood parts of writing a research paper. This article will investigate reasons for citing sources, examine some misconceptions about plagiarism,... Read More

After 30 years in the classroom, a retired teacher shares things he would avoid and things he would do again if given the opportunity.