Setting the Tone: Strategies to Start the Year Off Right
August 1, 2008
Photo Credit: KB35
We all know how we start the year with students directly impacts what is to come . . . and just how smoothly it will go. Following are a few ideas to get things flowing in the right direction. Read more
Reviews that Rock! Great Ideas for Covering Test Content
June 5, 2008
Photo Credit: Editor B.
Tired of the groaning whenever you settle in for a topic review in class? Here are some ideas to use when getting ready for a big test, and also some strategies to keep the material fresh all year long. Bonus? Many of these ideas can be used as team activities, or as sponge activities when it’s time for transition. Read more
Career Hack: Teach to Travel
May 30, 2008
Photo Credit: Nattu
Sign up to save the world and left feeling like a chump after seeing your first paycheck from the local school district? Here’s an alternative way to maximize the perks of your career choice. It only requires a sense of adventure. Read more
Twenty-five Ways to Say Good Job!
May 26, 2008
Photo Credit: AstroGuyz.Com
Every teacher needs an idea bank of ways to provide positive reinforcement. Looking for a few ideas to keep from sounding repetitive? Read more
International Job Seeking Resource for Teachers: It’s Serious!
May 21, 2008
Photo Credit: Angela 7 Dreams
Looking for an extra employment resource for overseas classroom positions? Here’s one I tried out when we were on the road for a few months, with rather decent results. Read more
Learning Centers for Less
May 19, 2008
Photo Credit: Liz Marie
Need some cost conscious ideas for independent, fast working students? Following is a list of my favorite cheapies. Read more
Extreme Teaching: What’s in YOUR Bomb Bag?
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: P. Body
Those of you used to teaching under nearly constant threat of evac will be used to these. For those who are only starting to explore the overseas option of working in intense locations, this article will be a primer. Either group will likely benefit from the list of ideas. Read on for some strategies to make the unexpected classroom evacuation process as smooth as possible. Read more
Skip the Insanity: Open House Ideas for Real People
April 22, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Miss K.
Did open house creep up on you again this year? Your secret is safe with me. Read on for some strategies to help you pull off a successful evening on the fly. Read more
Online Portfolios: Rocket Fuel for Teaching Careers
April 13, 2008
Flickr Photo Credit: Liz Marie
Stuck in the initial stages of teaching where you are jumping through mentor hoops at every turn? Use it to your advantage. Rather than just doing the basics and posting a static set of pictures and lessons, you can turn this short term headache to your long term benefit. I’ve developed a list of ten points to consider. Read on to find out what they are. Read more
