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Teacher Tips/Training Feature Writer: Tammy Andrew

Looking for ideas and strategies about classroom management, lesson planning or discipline? This topic is full of professional development resources.

Find activities to keep students engaged and informed, ways to include rigor, create interactive games, invent new art projects, discover ideas for technology integration, explore familiar teaching philosophies, brush up on your first aid and other tricks of the trade.

As you are browsing please email your own tips or leave a comment on an article of interest to benefit other teachers. Also,stop by and visit my blog.


Feature Writer Articles in Teacher Tips/Training

Erupting Volcano Classroom Activity
Volcanoes are a common topic when learning Earth science. Young students can enjoy a hands on activity that exposes them to the basics of volcanoes.
Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
Varying teaching practices and strategies to meet the needs of all students in a class is the basis for the theory of differentiated instruction.
Best Classroom Party Themes
Turn the next classroom holiday party into an educational experience by combining current studies or review material with student desires for a celebration.
Random Number Math Games
Practicing arithmetic can become repetitive, but a deck of cards adds a way to provide random numbers and encourages students to check their work.
Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia
How copyright law applies to student and teacher created multimedia projects, whether in the classroom or posted online.


Contributing Articles in Teacher Tips/Training

Practical Teacher Gifts
What are some practical gifts that you can give to teachers that will be appreciated? Here are some ideas on gifts that will be put to good use.
A Simple Guide to Teaching
This article explores basic facets of teaching and how to implement them into the classroom.
School Projects Made Easy and Stress Free
Make a book report, science fair project or essay the best it can be. Follow this plan and it will lead to success and better marks on school assignments.
Incorporating Reading into the Classroom
Reading strategies can be integrated into almost any classroom, bringing practical ideas and leisure to learning.
Preschool Standards Based Lesson Planning Ideas
Using state early learning standards for preschool classroom lesson planning is a great way to influence educational outcomes.