Within the first few days of school, it will become abundantly clear that some students are more advanced than others. In your classroom, you will have to teach students who enjoy chapter books alongside their peers who still sound out words. You will have to provide basic math instruction next ...

Some schools spend weeks inside during the winter because it’s too cold for recess. Other teachers tough out rainy periods where they need to entertain their students inside for several days. While your students might enjoy watching a video during the first or second day, they will start to get ...

For many teachers, mid-year students joining the classroom can be complicated. Your workload has grown as you have another paper to grade and another set of parents to communicate with. This new student will also require extra time over their first few weeks as you evaluate their academic standing and ...

Students represent different grades and classrooms, but they also stand for the school as a whole. Extracurricular events like pep rallies and field days contribute to a sense of community and help all students to feel included. However, no one said putting on schoolwide events is easy. Bringing together hundreds of ...

Teachers will do just about anything to engage students in their lessons. From playing kooky games to challenging students to dress up, they create activities that make core concepts memorable and exciting. One option that educators can use is drones. Drone technology can be part of almost any classroom, regardless of ...

Elementary teachers focus on building reading skills so students can understand vocabulary and remember key plot points. High school teachers prepare students for college, AP exams and the SATs, where they will need to think critically and analyze ideas. Middle school teachers are stuck in between. They are responsible for ...

Some teachers have the luxury of a planning period, which is meant to be a time in which you develop lessons. It’s easy to lose track of this precious time, as the hour becomes a space to respond to emails, grade assignments and generally catch up on tasks. It’s time to ...

As an educator, your goal is to teach students core concepts that they use throughout their time in school and in their lives. Everything including civics, biology, writing, and math can be used throughout life, and you have the ability to lay a strong foundation for these subjects. However, it’s easy ...

Schools are meant to be a safe haven for students, but teachers know that the outside world rarely stops at the classroom door. Many students walk into school with their worries written on their faces. Their hunger is apparent, along with their concerns for their family finances. These students often ...