Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Offering Praise to Middle School Students
In my seminars, I often talk about the special difficulties faced by middle school students and the issues that middle school teachers must be aware of and deal with. As an advocate of positive...
Jigsaw Learning
I recently suggested that a colleague use a Jigsaw approach to cover reading material with his college students. After hearing about how successful the strategy was for him, I realized that the...
Art Teachers Validate the Value of Doodling
Art teachers Ondre Pettingill and Guy Wymore, from Rockwell Charter High School, talk about the value of technology tools like the Elmo projector. They also validate the value of doodling and...
Nineteen examples of good writing advice gone bad
THE GARBLED GRAMMARIAN SAYS ... 1. Beware of run-on sentences they are hard to read anyway they confuse people break your ideas up into separate units that can stand alone. 2. Spoken or...
Real Teachers Using Songs to Teach – Using Songs to Memorize
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Mandalas: A Classroom Management Strategy
Value of Mandalas in the Classroom I've often talked about the value of mandalas for their calming effect on students and their ability to expand creativity. Michelle Waymouth attended one of my...
Timing Tools for the Classroom
On-Screen Timer to Keep Kids on Track! During a recent seminar, Brenda expressed a need for an on-screen timer; something that she could put on the desktop to "signal students that their time is...
New Teacher Survival Guide
A Resource for New Teachers Starting a new school year is scary enough for veteran educators, but it can be terrifying for new teachers. Julia G. Thompson’s book, The First Year Teacher's...
Five Fun Steps to Teach Children Healthy Eating Habits
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Brain Friendly Classrooms
Establish a Brain-Friendly Classroom Environment As we discuss in all my seminars, there is no more brain-friendly approach to teaching than using strategies. A teacher who greets students in the...
Transition With Song
Transition With Song Kindergarten teacher Marna Ingerson of Lancaster Schools writes, "All of my transitional directions are sung. 'Line up! Line up! Everybody line up!' Directions for...
Help for Teachers Affected by the Economy
Tough Times for Teachers As we continue to face issues with today's economy, school's and teachers in some parts of the country are feeling the crunch. I've recommended Teachers.net before, and...