Why Teachers Hate Lesson Planning and How to Grow to Love It
Why do teachers hate lesson planning so much? And is it possible to grow to love it?Let's start with why teachers hate lesson planning so much. Many teachers hate lesson…
New Year Party in the Middle School Classroom: Unique Classroom Ideas
What if you started the New Year off with a New Year party in the classroom? In the first period of the first day back in your middle school classroom?What…
22 Fantastic Activities for Teachers to do on Christmas Break
IntroductionWhat are some fantastic activities for teachers to do on Christmas break? Over the past 20 plus years, I have spent my Christmas break in many different ways.I spent huge…
How to Hook Your Students Instantly: the Anticipatory Set
When your students first walk into your classroom you have that instant to give them an impression of what you have planned for them for that day. You can hook…
How to Foster a Love of Reading in Your Students
Most teachers love to read. Actually, do any teachers not love to read something? I haven't met a teacher yet that didn't love to read. So if you are one,…
Lesson Plans and Curriculum: The Story of Complete Literature
A Rough BeginningWhen I started writing and teaching children's programs 25 years ago, the thought of having my own website with a lesson planning and curriculum line was not even…
How to Teach Productively Between Thanksgiving and Christmas
Teachers know it. Parents know it. Even the kids know it.The few weeks of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the toughest time of the school year. Except for maybe…
How Students Feel About Educational Technology
When you look online to see how students feel about educational technology, you will find all kinds of articles and information about whether or not it is effective, ways to…
Unique Classroom Ideas: Candy Cane Hunt
I am always trying to think outside of the box for my classes. I am determined not to give my students a chance to get bored. And for the most…
Are Shorter Class Periods Better for Students?
For some time now there has been a debate between block scheduling and shorter class periods. And there are excellent teachers and administrators on both sides. We all realize that…