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Do You Need Better Classroom Management Skills?
Besides the student teaching that was required for your degree, is this your first time of being a teacher in your own classroom? If so, you are probably experiencing many different emotions. On one hand, you are probably extremely happy that you will be helping to mold the lives of the children you'll be teaching. On the other hand, you might be very nervous about things like handling difficult kids. Even though you might have gone to teaching seminars and workshops during the summer months, being in the actual classroom all on your own may be more daunting than you thought it would be.
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Are You Helping Your Child Learn How To Read?
Are you helping your child learn how to read even before he or she starts formal schooling? Perhaps your child is already in school, but he or she is having trouble with reading skills. Or, it might be that you are home schooling your child and you will be his or her source for learning how to read. Either way, from buying a child's guide to pronunciation book to creating your own pronunciation materials, here are some ideas that might help you to make your child a strong reader.
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How To Get Your High Schooler Excited About Learning History
If your high school student seems less than excited about learning about history, you could be wondering if there is anything that you can do about it. Of course, many high schoolers seem to think that learning history will be boring, but this does not have to be the case at all. These are a few tips that can help you get your son or daughter a little more excited about and interested in this important school subject.
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Set Up Your Classroom For Math Tutoring Sessions
If you are an elementary school math teacher and are offering afternoon tutoring sessions to assist with strengthing addition and subtraction skills, keeping children interested during each session will help improve the likelihood that students will remain motivated and retain knowledge that is presented. Use the tips below to help you set up your classroom for tutoring sessions. Create A Study Nook Place several desks in one corner of the room and set a stack of math books on top of a table that is nearby.
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4 Math Instruction Tips For Homeschool Teachers
Homeschooling offers many benefits for parents and children, including the opportunity to offer quality, one-on-one education that aligns with your child's interests and strengths. One challenge for homeschooling teachers, however, is that it can be tricky to teach your children subjects you are not especially strong in, and for many parents this is math. Luckily, there are strategies and tools available for homeschool teachers to teach math creatively and effectively. Here are a few ideas:
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Tips For Buying Desks For A School
If you are a school administrator that is trying to decide the best type of new desk to buy for the students in your school district, you might be overwhelmed at the sheer number of options that you have. This can be frustrating because it can seem as though there is no way to choose the best desk and that it is purely up to luck. You also know that choosing a comfortable desk is important so that children are not distracted from their learning.
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5 Benefits Of Using Classical Education Books Instead Of Digital Copies
A parent that chooses to teach their child a classical education will commonly focus on core learning like grammar, basic math, and geography. Teaching tools are available digitally, but there is something different about teaching a child through an actual textbook. As you're planning out your child's learning through classical education, there are many reasons to chose a printed book over a digital one. Check out the following five benefits and use these ideas to make the best decision that fits your child's needs.
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