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  • EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

    Top 15 Pieces of Advice from Veteran Teachers

    Enjoy reading the wisdom of experienced teachers on how to become an effective, caring teacher. Our top 15 tips work for…

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  • Weekly Bell Ringing Planning Sheet

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    Weekly Bell Ringers Form

    They system you establish for students entering your classroom can greatly effect the amount of instructional time you…

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  • Discipline Must Be Logical

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    Discipline Must Be Logical: Teaching Advice

    In this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, Rafe Esquith discusses discipline and how punishments should fit…

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    Lesson Planning Advice from Veteran Teachers (Slideshow)

    Browse the wisdom of experienced teachers on how to best plan and execute lessons – the core of your professional world.…

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  • Bring your summer vacation back to school

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    How to Bring Your Summer Vacation Trip Back to School

    Traveling near or far this summer? 5 ways to turn your trips into teachable moments! Whether you're road-tripping to…

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  • Non Negotiables for Teachers

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    Non-Negotiables List For Teachers

    Use this resource to keep track of the "non-negotiable" boundaries you set for yourself, and to record the reasons why…

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  • Science Field Trips/Guest Speakers

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    Science Field Trips/Guest Speakers

    A great source of ideas to make your science class that much more interesting.

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    Replace Fear with Trust: Teaching Advice

    In this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, Rafe Esquith explains how to establish a sense of trust with your…

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  • You Are a Role Model: Teaching Advice

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    You Are a Role Model: Teaching Advice

    Learn how to be a good role model in this excerpt from Rafe Esquith's Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire.

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    Children Depend on Us, So Be Dependable: Teaching Advice

    Rafe Esquith, gives advice on being dependable in your classroom, in this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire.…

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    Special Projects, Special Events

    To keep your students interested and engaged, consider inviting a guest speaker to your classroom, or going on a field…

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    Top 10 Free Field Trips

    The cost of field trips can be prohibitive. Try our ideas for free "field trips": from virtual visits to faraway places…

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    Tips from Veteran Teachers on Dealing with Parents

    Enlisting parents in their child's education is one of the hardest yet most rewarding undertakings for teachers. Here…

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    Title VI Grants: A Source for Educational Funding

    If you're looking for a source of funding for projects, consider Title VI Innovative Program Strategies grants.

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    Lesson Planning Advice from Veteran Teachers

    Use these great tips to help minimize the time spent lesson planning.

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  • Money-Saving Tips for Professional Development

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    Money-Saving Tips for Professional Development

    Interested in professional development, but concerned about the money involved? Read our advice on how to cut costs and…

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    Fire in the Classroom: Teaching Advice

    This excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire will introduce you to Rafe Esquith and his advice on being a successful…

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    Read-Aloud Tips & Strategies – Videos for Teachers & Librarians

    On World Read Aloud Day and every day, make your read-aloud fun and interactive with the suggestions in these…

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    Helpful Bits of Advice from Veteran Teachers

    Veteran teachers share small bits of invaluable advice to make classroom life easier.

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  • 5 Teaching Mantras

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    Teaching Mantras Printable Cards

    We make so many in the moment decisions every day in the classroom. There is often so much happening all at once that it…

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  • Teaching Advice

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    Gimme Some Truth: Teaching Advice

    This excerpt from Rafe Esquith's Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire will instruct you on how to create a save haven for your…

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  • Time Management Tips for Students (Grades K-2)

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    Time Management Tips for Students (Grades K-2)

    Hand out a printable that helps students with managing his or her time effectively.

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    Finding and Writing Grants

    Teachers will learn strategies for getting money via grants.

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  • Organization Checklist for Teachers

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    End of the Day Organization Checklist

    Use this end of day organization checklist to get prepared for the next day in your classroom. This resource includes a…

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