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A Compass for Your Students: Life Maps
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Teachers, all of your students have been asked this question. Some of them have answered with excitement, and some with dread.
Ideas for Making Math Fun
Learning basic math skills can be as dull as dishwater. These games offer a way to do both and add some fun into the process.
Ideas for Making Geography More Engaging*
Teachers can easily make geography enjoyable for any age student by incorporating hands-on activities or more creative research assignments. We have gathered a few ideas for educators to implement.
5 Ways to Engage Students Who Have Spring Fever
With springtime approaching, it can be hard to keep your students’ attention, as they are eager to get outside and play. Here are five ways to keep your students engaged despite their spring fever:
The Challenges of Handling Difficult Parents
Part of being a successful educator is knowing how to respond to upset parents and knowing how to avoid parental frustrations in the first place.
How to Respond When a Student Has a Crush on You
A student having a crush on a teacher is not unusual.
Teacher Time Management is Not a Paradox
How do we manage our careers and our lives with wisdom?
Practical Tips for Teaching Special Needs Students
Here are some simple, affordable, and practical tips for managing common challenges of special needs teaching
The Challenges of American Teachers Overseas
Everyone who moves overseas to teach will face challenges. For many Americans, however, this can be more difficult.
How to Handle Apple Polishers
The easiest way to prevent someone from trying to sweet talk the teacher is to establish your norms from the start.
What Can Teachers Learn from “Mr. Holland’s Opus”
“Mr. Holland’s Opus” is a great movie to help educators learn how to teach.
What to Do When Parents Blame Teachers
Almost every teacher on the planet has encountered parents who think their child’s problems in school are the teacher’s fault. You may be facing that right now with one or more of your students’ parents.
