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They arrive, all shiny-eyed and excited, pens and pencils in hand, willing and eager to dive into a new learning adventure. Then, a few...
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Novice teachers leaf through the textbook grammar contents: does it tick all the boxes? You don’t want to leave out that 3rd Conditional (heaven...
In 5 Characteristics of a Good Textbook we discussed five quick and easy ways to evaluate a textbook, a small coursebook evaluation sample. If...
If Microsoft Word was a favourite among teachers in the past, the new PowerPoint will be your next best friend. PowerPoint in the classroom...
Recent surveys among teachers have revealed that about 25 percent of them consider their relationships with parents as a capital cause of stress in...
‘OK, whoever finds the correct answer will get 5 points and a sticker. I’m writing the names of the students with the most points...
They arrive, all shiny-eyed and excited, pens and pencils in hand, willing and eager to dive into a new learning adventure. Then, a few...
As teachers we are expected to engage in professional development to better our skills and better serve the changing needs of students. How does...
What works best in education? It’s surprising just how many people think they know the answer to this question. Education is a unique industry....
School is about more than assignments and grades. One of the biggest pillars of student success and education is about learning how to function...
As usual this time of year, we compile and publish the list of the Top 50 Teacher Websites of the year. We comb the...
I can still see him clearly in my mind. He would come into math class looking like a zombie. His ability to produce any...
If you’re a child going to kindergarten for the first time, you probably know that the beginning of the school year is anything but...
Dyslexia expert Kelly Steinke, founder of READ Learning Educational Services, talks about raising dyslexia awareness in schools and why it matters. Recently, instead of...
Students of today are much more technologically savvy than previous generations. Whatever age they are, once they step into the classroom, they will probably...
You will probably find very useful the teaching resources we have compiled and continue to update on a daily basis. Browse through the category descriptions and...
“Yes, kids love technology, but they also love Legos, scented markers, handstands, books, and mud puddles. It’s all about balance.” by K.G., 1st Grade...
What do you think are the most important traits to encourage in a child’s development? This is an inherently personal question, one that will...