"No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it." ~ H.E. Luccock Olson Beginning the school year is often very frightening for children. It's no wonder when you consider that children are walking into a room full of people they hardly know and for some children this will be one of their first times learning how to socialize Read full article »
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The Teacher’s Survival Kit for Lesson Planning! Tips & 1000s of Free Lesson Plans
Goal 16: Plan An Engaging Lesson of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think. – Socrates Lesson planning is stressful and time-consuming, but is important in giving us an action plan for the entire school year. The way we design our curriculums and the activities we use will determine how successful our Read full article »
Teacher Survival Kit for Classroom Management: 10+ Tips & Resources
“We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how.” ~ Anonymous The first day with a new class often dictates what the rest of the year will be like. If we start the learning journey well with our learners then we can look forward to what the year ahead will bring. However, we must show our Read full article »
10+ Getting to Know You Activities for Teens & Adults
"It is a fact that in the right formation, the lifting power of many wings can achieve twice the distance of any bird flying alone." ~ Milton Olson Many of us are beginning new classes with new learners. The first days of class are very important for helping our students begin to build relationships with their peers. Getting to know you Read full article »
Bringing Your Textbook to Life! 15+ Tips & Resources
"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important." ~ Bill Gates Your textbook is just another tool in your teachers' kit of ways to engage learners. The problem is that for many of us it becomes a crutch when we first begin our planning. The textbook can Read full article »
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