Sunday, September 14 is Grandparents Day, one of the first holidays of the new school year. With all the work to be done at the start of classes, have you had an opportunity to plan your celebration yet? If not, don't panic! We have Ten Great Activities for Grandparents Day for you to choose from.
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Twenty-Five Back-to-School Resources There’s no better time than now to look back at some of the best back-to-school articles from the Education World archives.
Regina Barecca on Coping With Parental (Over)Involvement “I’m hearing from teachers that it’s as if kids today come to school with home strapped to their backs -- or, perhaps more accurately, strapped to their ankles like house arrest bands.“
Designer Homework One teacher discovered a unique way to add interest to homework assignments and get parents involved. Kids say the technique allows them to be creative and teaches them responsibility.
Competition Could you be an ed tech “leader of the year?"
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Ask Dr. Shore…
About Adjusting to Kindergarten My five-year-old daughter is starting kindergarten this year. What can I do to make the transition as easy as possible?
Dr. Fred Jones "Bell Work" is the work students are doing when the opening bell rings. It's the work that separates the world of the classroom from the world of play. It's the work that provides purpose to the process of "settling in."
Max Fischer When class size increases, acting as the “sage on stage" is a default strategy many educators fall back on. It takes a conscious effort to remember that being a "guide on the side" has a very powerful impact on learning.
Ms. Powell’s Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Use a portfolio/organizer notebook to organize papers for committees and meetings.
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What’s Your Angle? Test students' knowledge of angles with this clever puzzle.
A Math Toolbox in Every Home As teachers, we know the value of hands-on exploration with math manipulatives. Extend that sense of discovery into students’ homes by helping them assemble math toolboxes to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Math Mnemonics Roman Numerals for 1, 5, and 10.
Make Puzzles Part of Your Game Plan Many Internet sites offer puzzles, riddles, word games, and other games to stimulate fun and learning. Check out a few of them – and find tips for integrating puzzles and games into the curriculum.
From the Math Machine Mission: Magnetite Students crack a "code" and match a percentage with its fractional and pictorial equivalents. (Grades 3-5)
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