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Celebrate the Number 9 on September 9, 2009

A collection of lessons for celebrating the number 9 on September 9, 2009 (09-09-09) or any time of the year.

A Checklist to Help You Prepare to Host a Substitute Teacher

Use this handy substitute preparation checklist to help you give an incoming sub everything he or she needs in order to have a successful day taking over the reins in your classroom.

20 Resources for Future Teachers

Are you thinking of joining the teaching profession? If so, check out this list of resources hand-picked to support your goals.

St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plans

St. Patrick's Day lessons for the elementary school classroom. Includes ideas, worksheets, and crafts for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your students.

Blank 8-Step Lesson Plan Template

Use this blank 8-part lesson plan template every time that you need to write a lesson plan for elementary school teaching.

Tips for Teaching the Scientific Method

Through teaching the Scientific Method, students learn how to address a problem methodically. Teaching the Scientific Method is key for introducing critical analysis skills.

Strategies for Teaching Writing

Strategies for Teaching Writing in the Elementary School classroom. Teaching Writing is one of the most important parts of the Elementary curriculum.

Someday Poems

For young poets, a set format really makes poetry more fun and accessible. It's kind of like poetry training wheels. This "Someday Poem" format gets you and your students off to a great start.

A Delicious Way to Teach Fractions

A Delicious Way to Teach Fractions. For elementary school educators.

Organizational Tips for Messy Student Desks

Teach your students these positive, proactive habits and their student desks will go from messy to organized in no time.

Organized Classroom = Organized Mind

Ask yourself these questions to clear out your cluttered, counterproductive classroom. You'll love the peace of mind that comes with an organized classroom.

Free and Effective Classroom Rewards

Don't spend your hard-earned money buying little material rewards for your students. See how you can spend nothing and get a whole lot of great behavior in return!

Proven Strategy for Getting Your Students' Undivided Attention

Getting your students' attention is a key first step to meeting your lesson's learning objectives. I recommend using a simple deck of cards to get and keep your students' attention.

Christmas Lesson Plans

Ideas for Christmas Lesson Plans (Hanukkah and Winter, too).

How to Have a Safe, Fun, and Successful Field Trip With Your Students

If there's a field trip in your future, use these tips for maximize fun, learning, safety, and overall success.

Weekly Newsletter for Parent Communication

By writing a weekly newsletter with your students, you offer a high quality Guided Writing lesson while saving yourself the time and hassle of putting together a newsletter each week.

Motivating Students with No-Cost Rewards

Motivating students can be a challenge. But it doesn't have to cost any money. Use these free rewards for motivating students without spending a cent.

Should You Offer Extrinsic Classroom Rewards for Good Behavior?

Should you offer your students extrinsic rewards in the classroom? Every teacher needs to consider this issue when setting up her behavior management program.

Christmas Around the World Comes Into Your Classroom

Learn how to say Merry Christmas in 100+ languages from around the world, and how to share the international holiday spirit with your students.

The Buildup of Standardized Testing Pressure

A look at the enormous pressure mounting for teachers when it comes to Standardized Testing.

Strategies for Students with Extremely Messy Desks

If you have a student with an extremely messy desk, the standard strategies won't be enough to turn the situation around. Use these hardcore techniques with your most egregious offenders.

100th Day of School

Celebrate The 100th Day of School With Your Students by orienting your entire today toward trusty number 100.

Implement Your Tutoring Business Plan

Once you've planned to start a tutoring business, it's then time to implement a tutoring business plan and start meeting with clients.

Start Tutoring From Home

Have you ever considered starting a tutoring business? Tutoring can be a lucrative and personally rewarding venture that combines the best of teaching with the convenience of designing your own schedule.

Hanukkah Lesson Plans

Ideas for Hanukkah lesson plans for your elementary school classroom.