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Summer Jobs for Teachers: Paid and Volunteer Summer Opportunities

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Computer Safety for Kids: Online Rules to Protect Students

In: Online Classroom Security

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Learning Multiplication Facts: Teaching Time Tables Using A Variety of Methods

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Cardiovascular Lesson Plan: Structure and Function of the Human Heart

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Summer Jobs for Teachers: July and August Opportunties for Educators

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Storm Water Pollution Lesson Plan: Storm Drains Transport Contaminants into Local Waterways

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Distribution of Earth's Water: Science Experiment to Calculate the Percentage of Water on Earth

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Spelling List Word Games: Vocabulary Activities to Engage Students in Learning New Words

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Funny Tongue Twisters for Children: Reading and Writing Game to Improve Students Speech

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

April is National Poetry Month: Creative Ways to Use Poetry in the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

St. Patrick's Day Poetry Lesson: Funny Limericks for Kids

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Teaching About Leap Year 2008: Classroom Activities to Explain the Extra Day in February

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Elementary Lesson Plan Templates: Important Criteria for Teacher Planning Formats

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Make Your Own Flash Cards: Learning Tool and Study Aid for Students

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

100 Chart for Elementary Math: Math Activities to Develop Numeracy

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Make Valentine Hearts in Class: Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

African-American Inventors: Black History Month Lesson Plan

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Classroom Stuttering Lesson Plan: Stuttering Foundation of America Educates Teachers

In: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Online Courses for Teachers: Distance Learning Education

In: Online Teacher Training

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

How to Make a Vision Board: Goal Setting Lesson Plan for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Middle School Writing Resources: Teaching Fiction and Non Fiction Writing

In: Online Student Resources

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Visual Art Lesson on Abstract Art: What's the Big Idea? Activities and Adventures in Abstract Art

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Teaching Basic Fractions: Middle Grade Fraction Lesson Plan

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Fraction Art Projects: Dividing Shapes into Fractions to Make Art

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Grade 1 Spelling Word Activities: Creative Ways to Teach Elementary Spelling Word Lists

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Classroom Behaviour Charts: Behaviour Management in the Primary Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Christmas Poetry for Kids: Short and Funny Christmas Poems

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Christmas Gift Ideas: Gifts for Primary and Junior Students

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Writing a Letter to Santa Claus: Primary Writing Lesson Plan

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I'm Sorry Letters: How to Write an Apology Letter

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Christmas History: Use this Holiday as Part of a Social Studies Lesson Plan

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Christmas Paper Snowflakes: Integrate Snowflake Making into Math or Language Arts Lessons

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Christmas Poetry Lesson: Short, Funny Christmas Poems

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Writing a Social Studies Story: Combine Story Writing with Social Studies Facts

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Teaching Nutrition: Food and Nutrition Lesson Plans

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Kindergarten Physical Education: Daily Physical Activities to Keep Kids Moving

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Elementary Spelling Lessons: Engaging Students as You Teach Spelling

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Create a Halloween Song: Halloween Lesson Plan Makes Songs from a Traditional Lyrics

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Personalized Teacher Stationery: Create Your Own Custom Stationery with your Laptop

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Class Homework Assignments: Keeping Track of Student Homework

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Halloween Fun Math Games: Easy Math Activities for Halloween

In: Classroom Activities

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Icebreaker Energizers: Student Motivational Activities

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Substitute Teacher Resources: Substitute Teaching Ideas and Tips

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Walking School Bus for Students: Physical and Environmental Benefits of Walking to School

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Fun French Games for Substitutes: Students Learn French Vocabulary through Games

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Teach the Prewriting Stage: Prewriting Strategies and Before Writing Activities for Students

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Daily Paragraph Editing Activity: Mini Lessons to Teach Spelling, Grammar, and Social Science

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Million Minute Family Challenge: Bringing Board Games to the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

September Lesson Plan Calendar: Teaching Ideas for September Observances

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Elementary School Classroom Jobs: Students Get 'Paid' for Doing Jobs in the Classroom

In: Classroom Management Tips

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Teacher Student Desk Arrangement: Position Teacher's and Students’ Desks for Optimal Learning

In: Classroom Management Tips

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Classroom Set Up: Elementary Teacher Organization Strategies

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Card Games for the Classroom: Ways to Practice Basic Skills Without Using Worksheets

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Good Methods for Teaching Non-Fiction

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Name Games: Classroom Icebreakers for the Beginning of the Year

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Computer Clutter: Organization Tips

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Independent Reading: Choosing the Book

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Cooperative Learning: Group Learning Process

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Feng Shui Learning Environment: Homework Help for Parents

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Tableau Presentation: Dramatic Performance to Learn Presentation Skills

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Crayola Crayons: Lesson Plans for Primary, Middle, and High School Teachers

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Mobile Storage Solutions: For the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Last Day of School Ideas: Fun Learning Activities for the End of the School Year

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

End of Year Classroom Organization: Ways to Prepare your Classroom for Summer

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Current Event Lesson Plan: Local and International News Stories

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Letter Writing Lesson Plan: Thank You Letters

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Classroom Time Capsule: An Elementary School Activity

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Recycling Art: Mosaic Art Work

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Classroom Management Plan: Classic Games with a Twist

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Vocabulary Word Game: Mad Libs for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Review using a Baseball Game: A Classroom Activity for Reinforcing Concepts

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Clearing School Desk Clutter: Ways to Help Students Get Organized

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How to Get Rid of Clutter: Paper Management

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Grammar Refresher Course: Simple Definitions

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Classroom Door: Decorating Idea

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Vocabulary Builders: Word Banks

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Earth Day Lesson Plan: Recycling, Reducing and Reusing

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Earth Day Activity: Environmental Announcements

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Folktale: Grandfather Tang: Introduction to Tangram Shapes

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Elementary Math Puzzles: Tangram Shapes

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Visual Storytelling: Draw and Tell

In: Classroom Activities

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Similes Lesson Plan: How to Create Similes

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Basic Math Shapes: Polygons

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Science Game for Kids: Human Body Game

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Kid Funny Short Riddles: Hink Pink, Hinky Pinky, and Hinkity Pinkity

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Easter Poems: Creative Poems for the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Easter Art: Egg Decorating Activity

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Easter Lesson Plan: Writing Myths: Origin of the Easter Bunny

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Teaching Poetry to Children: A Poetry Lesson Plan

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How to Improve Student Behavior: The Student Behavior Report

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

My Classroom Library: A Software Review

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Boys and Reading: School Reading Program

In: Teacher Tips/Training (general)

By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

School Homework: Volcanos: Why do Volcanos Erupt?

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Probability Lesson Plan: Probability Activity

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Weather Graphs: How to Create Graphs

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Hands on Science Activity: How to Make a Pinwheel

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Weather Lesson Plan: What is Wind?

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Elementary Science Lesson Plan: Teaching Kids About Weather

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Bullying Lesson Plan: Verbal Bullying

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

Writing in a Journal: Journal Writing Ideas for the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Debbie DeSpirt

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