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TEACHER FEATURE ARCHIVE

Professional Development Features
Ed World Columnists
Experts -- like Fred Jones -- offer professional development.

The Reading Room
Four popular features put the focus on reading:

  • Reading Coach: Cathy Puett Miller offers advice for working with struggling readers.
  • Reader's Theater: Fun scripts and authentic reading practice.
  • Reading Tips: Find practical reading activities and strategies.
  • Reading and Writing Lessons: From Letters About Literature.

  • Fabulous features focus on Math.
  • Math Cats Math Chat Math Cats creator Wendy Petti offers practical advice, creative ideas, and fun activities for teaching math.
  • Explain That Simple explanations for teaching basic math concepts. Includes links to lesson plans, worksheets, and online activities.
  • GoFigure Math-based puzzles, problems, and brainteasers.
  • Math on the Web Subject specific Math sites for teaching and learning.
  • Math Mnemonics Memory aids for math formulas, concepts, operations, and more.
  • New Teacher Advisor
    Emma McDonald offers advice and support for beginning teachers.

    Teacher Feature
    Peek into creative classrooms!
    Responsive Classroom
    Articles from the Responsive Classroom® Newsletter.
    Classroom
    Problem Solver

    Dr. Ken Shore's practical tips for handling difficult kids.

    Virtual Workshop
    Quick courses for your personal professional development.

    Bulletin Boards that Teach
    Themed monthly bulletin boards, plus tips and additional resources.

    Backpacktivity
    Weekly learning activities for students and families.

    Motivating Kids Tips for inspiring students to produce their best work.

    Book Report Makeover
    Redesign your book report formats with these cool ideas.

    Best Idea Ever
    Experienced educators share their favorite teaching tips.

    Help for Homework Hassles
    Hate homework? These quick tips will help!
    Strategies
    That Work

    Have you tried these proven teaching strategies?
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  • 'Voice' Essays
  • Classroom Management Tips
  • Love Teaching
  • Contests & Competitions
  • Teacher Diaries
  • Parent Involvement
  • Starring Nancy Beebe
    Fifth graders enhance their oral reading and fluency skills through podcasts.

    Starring Lynn Endres
    French classes design original video games
    to practice skills.

    Starring Warren Phillips
    “Gifted and talented” students learn while helping others.

    Starring Karen Dux
    Sixth graders share all the news that's fit to "cast."

    Starring Sandy Hopkins
    Students play and dance with electronic game systems.

    Starring Angie Malley
    Kindergartners mark the 70th day of school with a 1970’s celebration.

    Starring Constantine Christopulos
    Second graders petition for fewer green beans.

    Starring Nancy Karpyk
    In one kindergarten classroom, scientific discovery rules.

    Starring Chris Craft
    Sixth graders use video productions to teach Spanish vocabulary.

    Starring Fonnie Godwin
    Eighth graders become teachers for a day.

    Starring Rebecca Lucas
    Students share lessons from Gulf Coast wetlands.

    Starring Kim Reber
    Special-needs students make change and friends in the Patriot Store!

    Starring "Knights Templar"
    New Jersey students pursue an historical adventure!

    Starring Vicky Moore
    Vicky Moore’s second graders solve clues to identify visiting readers.

    Starring Sean Krieg
    Eighth graders use their energy to conserve energy.

    Starring Andrea LoCastro
    Sixth graders prove they're not too young for Shakespeare.

    Starring Tom Baughman
    Fourth graders find mathematical inspiration in NASCAR racing.

    Starring Becky Morlan
    Kindergartners groove to sight word songs.

    Starring Beth Sommers
    Fifth graders mark Halloween with a tombstone tribute to famous explorers.

    Starring Harold Olejarz
    Sixth graders illustrate poems through digital video productions.

    Starring Marianne Williams
    Third graders celebrated birthdays with a sing and cha-ching!

    Starring Chris Quist
    Fifth graders play "Deal or No Deal" for Friday assignments.

    Starring Bryan Nielsen
    Technology students go global with homemade videos.

    Starring Luajean Bryan
    Students fly high with calculus projects.

    Starring Randy Lyon:
    Fifth grade class gets a taste of real-life wages, expenses.

    Starring Freyja Bergthorson:
    Eighth graders get acquainted on day one.

    Starring Beth Sommers:
    Fifth graders create life-size models of their heroes.

    Starring Beth Newingham:
    In a third grade classroom, creativity and cameras are rolling!

    Starring Tina Dunn:
    Fourth graders gather bits and pieces about their state!

    Starring Liese Ricketts:
    Photography students share images and insights through podcasts.

    Starring Matt Bowling
    Students tackle their math curriculum through creative "quests!"

    Starring Neil Sandham:
    Students use edible experiments and more to learn and remember science concepts.

    Starring Amanda Madden:
    Second graders experience crime scene investigation!

    Starring Leann Schwartz:
    Second graders take educational snack breaks!

    Starring Jamie Boston:
    Librarian and students share ideas in an online book club.

    Starring Felicia Arnold:
    Making friends with history.

    Starring Elizabeth Cook:
    Brain breaks let learning sink in.

    Starring Mitzi LaPaugh:
    Students learn computer skills -- and the real cost of living.

    Starring Karen Onyx:
    Students set their own rules as citizens of the "house."

    Starring Becky Potter:
    A simple display motivates students to do their best!

    Starring Lisa DeBord:
    "Passport to Literacy," a literature-based event for families, sets students on the path to reading success.

    Starring Dwayne Kohn:
    “Mr. Kindergarten's” daily e-mail newsletter keeps parents informed and involved!

    Starring Heather Renz:
    Students step up to the challenge with Mastery Club.

    Starring Steven Elwood:
    Students and parents watch experiments online.

    Starring Janet Wolff:
    Students oom-pa-pa their way to an understanding of their town’s history.

    Starring Terry Decker:
    Fourth graders reinforce basic skills every morning!

    Starring Rayna Freedman:
    Student "agents" solve a story-based mystery.

    Starring Marty Mentzer:
    Fourth and fifth graders perform well on and off the court!

    Starring Deborah Nasir:
    A teacher stamps her way to a simple process for evaluating homework!

    Starring Halyna Sakowsky-McEvoy
    Students use calendars to keep deadlines in sight.

    Starring Alicia Harman
    Letter-writing lesson opens lines of communication.

    Starring Brooke Ross
    Students earn classroom cash for good behavior!

    Starring Michele McCall
    Display encourages second graders to find peers' positives.

    Starring Kathy Gaji
    A quick meeting ensures that students are ready for the day.

    Starring Lynda O'Brien
    Timeline display tracks a year of learning.

    Starring Donna Sacco
    Parents and kids blossom in family writing class!

    Starring Laura Hill
    Students work all week to earn light-hearted lessons on Friday!

    Starring Donna Kielty
    Project features family histories and cultures.

    Starring Eric Langhorst
    Students learn and review history via podcasts!

    Starring Kimberly Nelson
    A warm welcome to a new school year.

    Starring Kimberly Wagner
    Students learn by teaching about Alexander the Great.

    Starring Laurie Capponi
    Students remember the past as they move toward the future.

    Starring Mickey Garrison
    Math immersion connects concepts across the curriculum.

    Starring Kayla Brown
    Program helps families overcome hunger.

    Starring Jerry Taylor
    Teacher uses his technology experience to help seniors.

    Starring Sonny Bechler
    Students "pitch in" rather than pitch out classroom supplies!

    Starring Marcial Rubio
    Student workers build homes from the ground up!

    Starring Mary Seitz
    Students receive rewards for on-time work, good manners, and more!

    Starring Vonda Reed
    High schoolers earn prizes at random from the "feely box"!

    Starring Lori Wilkey
    Middle schoolers enhance skills with word play!

    Starring Cindy Merrill
    Putting pizzazz into second graders' special days!

    Starring Cheryl Potocki
    Students find practical uses for math skills on the farm.

    Starring Rayna Freedman
    Third grade secret agents learn through investigation!

    Starring Kerrie Dallman
    Students experience hardships of homelessness firsthand.

    Starring Karen Ryder
    High school students tackle real issues for local communities.

    Starring Stephanie McGhee
    Special-ed students celebrate -- and learn -- with a parade.

    Starring Ashley Ross
    First graders design traps for elusive leprechauns!

    Starring Jane Katch
    Students can be "superheroes" as long as they're considerate!

    Starring Charles Lindgren
    Students make monthly observations of the sun.

    Starring Jerry Mangus
    Students use computers, not texts, to learn math!

    Starring Eric Harrington
    Students use science lessons to create "real" dolls.

    Starring Kathy Lineberger
    Math skills grow in the garden!

    Starring Joe Underwood
    Students gain "real experience through real careers" in film.

    Starring Nikki Salvatico
    Helping first graders overcome disabilities.

    Starring Nora Redfern
    Students honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with signature art.

    Starring Pete Karpyk
    Chemistry teaching has the right elements.

    Starring Hillary Meeler
    Students blog their way to better writing skills.

    Starring Julie Woletz
    High school students write letters from Santa.

    Starring Lori Miller
    "Alien" teacher plants new ideas.

    Starring Christine Esposito
    Students buy into their lessons "hook," line, and sinker!

    Starring Linda Walker
    Providence Day becomes a "school" of FISH.

    Starring Gene Solomon and Tracy Goodman
    Eighth graders become Ellis Island immigrants.

    Starring Cossondra George
    Students build dream homes on a football field.

    Starring Trisha Fogarty
    Students create goals to live by.

    Starring Eric Baylin
    Photo display underscores growth and development.

    Starring Kimberly Rust
    Teaching kids the pitfalls of credit cards.

    Starring Bill Betzen
    Achievement archive builds a stronger future.

    Starring Tena Linsbeck-Perron
    Students portray a host of historical characters.

    Starring Carol Haring
    Carol Haring's students create holiday cards, surprise, and joy.

    Starring Duane Habecker
    Students practice math online.

    Starring Steven Tanguay
    Cultivating produce, broad minds, and green thumbs.

    Starring Carole McCurry
    Students bring "bits" of the alphabet home.

    Starring Joe Cerwinsky
    Third graders celebrate the Middle Ages with a festival.

    Starring Kelvin Chun
    Bringing "mathemagic" to students in Hawaii.

    Starring Maile Peachey
    Students learn that history happens in their own backyard.

    Starring Michele Nash
    Students capture their moms through art.

    Starring Geeti Ghose and Joanne Lindevald
    Celebrations help students with special needs understand multicultural customs and traditions.

    Starring Amelia Villanueva
    Turn content reviews into challenging games with Game Show Presenter.

    Starring Angela Powell
    With "The World's Easiest Token System," virtue is its own reward.

    Starring Regina Stewart
    A kindergarten focuses on early childhood themes.

    Starring Denise Sockoloskie/Claire Lohr
    Student teachers' song helps students remember the steps of long division.

    Starring Judy Swartz
    Incentives encourage students to "be there" on test day.

    Starring Robert Curry
    April Fools' Day Web page offers lighthearted "news."

    Starring Tracie Pohlmeyer
    Students make big discoveries with little bottles.

    Starring Carol Gibson
    Review strategy gives students the go-ahead in math assignments.

    Starring Jay Edwards
    Freeware turns a computer into a personal school bell system.

    Starring Nancy Garland
    Students stay focused, on task with SLANT.

    Starring Mona Grayson
    "Sink" a conversation heart.

    Starring Penny Lowe
    Fifth graders chronicle their year.

    Starring Cathy McDermott
    Students sing their way to mathematical know-how.

    Starring Melissa Goodwin
    WOW! sets the stage for successful group work.

    Starring Jeff Hart
    "Two cents worth" technique enhances student discussions.

    Starring Mellanay Auman
    Student secretaries keep classes running smoothly.

    Starring Becky Miller
    High schoolers celebrate Mole Day in the elementary.

    Starring Kay Lanceley
    High schoolers bring Christmas to kids in need.

    Starring Susan Bertrang
    Reading to kindergartners offers students friendship and fluency.

    Starring Joe Robinson
    Future scientists make it big on screen.

    Starring Dan Bell
    Students film a quest for a prom date.

    Starring Vallye Blanton
    Thanksgiving activities improve attendance and performance.

    Starring Jan McManus
    Students share their writing "coffee house" style.

    Starring Jane York
    Use newspapers to teach and review vocabulary.

    Starring Linda Prather
    Students visit a "ghostly" museum.

    Starring Nancy Golubic
    Mock election lays groundwork to "rock the vote."

    Starring Lisa Corey
    Students take part in National Novel Writing Month.

    Starring Jim DeLong
    The "Anne Frank Wall" celebrates the written word.

    Starring Ginny Passetto
    "Geosaurs" project combines geometry, geography, arts, language arts, and science.

    Starring Doug Buehl
    Line-up review promotes careful listening, coordinated movement, active learning.

    Starring Scott Mooney
    Web domain a "must" for students.

    Starring Meg Greiner
    Daily TEAM Time keeps students active and alert.

    Starring Vince Marsala
    High school Web site becomes an essential classroom tool.

    Starring Harriett Ball
    "Fearless Learning" breeds success for at-risk students.

    Starring Dotti Etzler
    Teamwork increases percentage of work turned in from 28 to 61 percent.

    Starring Mark Rougeux
    Middle schoolers reveal their personalities through profile posters.

    Starring Kelly Young
    Math teacher gives credit where credit is due.

    Starring Jerome Hammes
    An after-school tutoring program becomes a midday success.

    Starring Donna Kelley
    Students share their accomplishments with "brag calls."

    Starring Christine Kitzmiller
    Students make mural magic.

    Starring Randy Wright
    Students lobby for the "Liberty Bill."

    Starring Sue Bailey
    Virtual travelers use tools of technology.

    Starring Brenda Rutland
    Students become library scavengers.

    Starring Jon Renner
    OutlawNet brings technology to the outpost of Sisters, Oregon.

    Starring Laura Nardi
    Third graders get the "write" idea!

    Starring Tom Hrbacek
    Still making beautiful music after 37 years.

    Starring Marilyn Mossman
    Technology-based projects enrich the curriculum.

    Starring Andria Batcheller
    Fourth graders go "on assignment" to cover Special Olympics.

    Starring Betty Reeves
    Super-charge musical study with technology.

    Starring Susan Schweiker
    A+ ideas for creative writing.

    Starring Kerry McDonald
    Sixth graders explore classic literature with their parents.

    Starring Margaret Holtschlag
    Students get the big picture in a BIG Lesson.

    Starring Victor Vázquez
    Special Friday activities address multiple intelligences, add just plain fun.

    Starring George Musser
    More than 600 elementary "athletes" run the state capitals.

    Starring Marcia Baldanza
    Elementary students game their way to greater understanding.

    Starring Michelle Gay
    Young photographers use pictures as an inspiration for writing.

    Starring Erin Farley
    Grammar Slammer scores with students.

    Starring Alison Murphy
    Sixth graders cook up "Chicken Soup for the Holiday Soul."

    Starring David Anderson
    Students exchange "handprints across the world."

    Starring Perry Thomas Lopez
    Students take "building" knowledge literally.

    Starring Nicole Nelson
    Kindergartners use technology to express appreciation at Thanksgiving.

    Starring Karen Fleming
    Students "get a life" and learn to make ends meet.

    Starring Gwynne Isaacs
    Students "see the light."

    Starring Jacen Lefholtz
    Parents of kindergartners are invited to join the Safari Club.

    Starring Elaine Kaskela
    Students get creative with activities inside the box.

    Starring Kay Jackson
    Teaching literary concepts is a "Cinderella story."

    Starring Kátia Pereira
    Classroom pictures are worth a few English words.

    Starring Kathleen Eveleigh
    Her daily update gives parents something to talk about.

    Starring Vera Lopes
    Digital photography attracts tiny tots to opposites.

    Starring Barb Crew
    Kindergartners receive postcards from the "edges" of Earth.

    Starring Tony Vincent
    "Roving Reporters" use technology to record history.

    Starring Carolyn Beitzel
    Back-to-School Night rocks with PhotoJam.

    Starring Sue Flaherty
    Students contemplate the future in "Write Your Own Life."

    Starring Raeann Edwards
    Gifted students reuse refuse in "Junk Drawer Wars."

     

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