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- Classroom Management
A 6-Step Approach to Proactive Classroom Management
This framework helps teachers decide which behaviors to ignore and which ones need to be addressed—and how to best address them.Your content has been saved!
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A Multisensory Approach to Literacy in Kindergarten
Teachers can help students develop phonemic awareness with these playful activities that engage multiple sensory pathways.Your content has been saved!
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7 Ways to Help English Learners Speak Up in Class
Strategies like extending wait time and having students write before speaking create conditions for English learners to feel confident participating in discussions.Your content has been saved!
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6 Ways to Implement Integrated Studies as a Music Teacher
Adding themes from different content areas into music lessons helps maximize learning and provides opportunities for collaboration with other educators.256Your content has been saved!
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Building Empathy Through Mixed-Media Art
By creating emotion collages with symbolism, words, and images, high school students boost their emotional literacy.Your content has been saved!
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How to Help Students Develop a Personal Moral Compass for School
Self-awareness, personal responsibility, and problem-solving skills help students navigate school and the inevitable challenges of life.288Your content has been saved!
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How to Create Highly Effective, Discussion-Worthy Multiple-Choice Questions
Well-written multiple-choice items can deepen thinking and learning, rather than simply challenging students to recall basic facts. - Administration & Leadership
How Do I Carve Out Time for What I Need to Do as a Leader?
Administrators can take an intentional pause to ensure that most of their time is spent being proactive rather than reactive.897Your content has been saved!
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Low-Lift Elementary Classroom Routines That Get Students Ready to Learn
Teachers can foster a healthy classroom culture with these easy-to-plan activities that spark thinking, sharing, and engagement.2.3kYour content has been saved!
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A Simple Game to Teach Effective Storytelling
The surrealist Exquisite Corpse game can help high schoolers playfully explore how structure and character impact stories.
