Resources for Teachers
We’re passionate about providing educational resources for teachers, administrators, counselors, and any other professionals who work in K-12 schools.
DreamMakers-DreamBreakers was created to address the pressing social issues of drug and alcohol abuse, and promiscuity. The stories of three students and their grandmothers are told through the lessons, forming a scarlet thread that holds the curriculum together. The teacher also uses a secret box, taking the letters from the grandmothers and unusual objects out of the box. Convincing stories and vivid characters make lessons interesting and memorable.
No matter what country you live in, popular culture can have a devastating effect on families. As whatever feels good replaces traditional values, parents often feel hopeless, neglecting their leadership in the home. Shaping Your Child’s Future is designed for parents to help restore their authority in the home and give them practical tools to develop their parenting skills.
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Tips to Set Up Your Substitute for Success
A sudden illness or family emergency does not have to disrupt your classroom routine. Simple pre-planning can enable a substitute to step in with ease. Here are ten tips to help your substitute succeed in your absence.
Keeping Up with Student Slang
With hundreds of students passing you in the school halls, you hear slang much more than parents or other adults. Rather than ignore or reject these new phrases, it’s vital to (at the very least) understand their definitions.
Gifts Principals Might Give Their Teachers
So, what does a principal or other administrative staff give teachers during the holiday?
Is it Right to Keep Vital Information from Parents?
“It takes a village to raise a child,” says the old African proverb, conveying beliefs we all share. The “village” includes schools, religious organizations, and activities for sports and the arts, but parents are the primary authority in the life of a child.
Teaching Conflict Resolution Strategies
One of the most important life skills we can teach our students is the ability to solve social conflicts independently.
Four Prerequisites for Teaching Conflict Resolution
Our job includes equipping our students with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to resolve social conflicts as they arise.
Helping Students Affected by the Digital Divide
A computer chasm exists for students in rural, inner-city, and international settings with limited or no computer access. A public library or school may be the only place students can access computers.
Using Differentiation in the Classroom
Differentiated instruction is the process of tailoring lessons to meet each student’s individual interests, needs, and strengths. Teaching this way gives students choice and flexibility in how they learn, and helps teachers personalize the learning for each child.
Helping Students Who Don’t Have Internet at Home
In 2020, an estimated “two-thirds of school-aged students around the world didn’t have internet access.” Here are some solutions for those students without access to the internet at home.
Six Ways to Help Shy Students Feel Comfortable
Whether they are an introvert or just a bit shy, dealing with a quiet child can be a challenge. Here are six things you can do as a teacher to reach out and make students feel more at ease in your classroom.
What to Do When Your Principal Doesn’t Like You
Responding to your principal with kindness, and seeking two-way communication that speaks their language and seeks to understand should go a long way in mending your relationship.
Welcoming Parents to Come and Observe
Having parents visit the classroom can be a great experience. It can also be nerve-wracking. Will the parents treat you as a valuable part of their child’s life or blame you for their child’s problems?
