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Lesson of the Day Review spelling words by playing Spelling BINGO. (Grades K-12)

Emma McDonald How do you set just the right tone from day one? The key is in your body language, eye contact, and tone of voice.

Rules Learn how to develop and implement effective classroom rules from some of education's most respected classroom management experts.

Build Communication Before School Starts Introduce yourself to parents and students before school starts with welcome letters and survival kits.

EDScoop of the Day Districts pool funds for teacher training.

Carlton Ashby For my colleagues and I, when it comes to developing successful students, three key words stand out…

Getting Rid of Zeros Some schools and individual teachers have decided that they simply won't accept "zeros."

Templates of the Week Save time with our name tags and information forms.

And, Not Or How do we get to “and” solutions when it comes to technology issues?

Gadget of the Week Mixbook enables you to create a virtual book using your own digital photos.

School "Rules"! Ten activities involve students in creating classroom rules.

Back to School More fun ideas for getting the year off to a good start.

Hurricane Watch! Activities to help students understand this powerful force of nature.

Wiping Out Stomach Bugs in Schools Disinfectants in classrooms can reduce the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses.

Fit To Be Taught, Vol.41 Kids learn better in clean schools; breakfast improves teens’ concentration.

The Weekly Survey Did the high cost of gasoline force you to cut back on traveling this summer?

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School "Rules": Starting the school year on the right foot includes establishing classroom rules that will last the whole year through.

Best Books for Teaching About… Back to school, five senses, more…

Early Childhood Rhyme Time: This week’s poem: “School Is Cool”

Hurricane Watch: September is the peak month of the Atlantic hurricane season. Included: Lessons to help students understand this force of nature.

Friday Fun: Older students and younger buddies team up for yearlong fun.

Ms. Powell’s Tips: Use a four-section expanding file folder to hold papers that need to be taken to the school office.

Advice for First-Year Teachers: The "sophomores" who survived their first year teaching offer advice to this year’s “freshman” class.

Will the Music Play?: Will a dispute between modern and classical music silence the orchestra?

Getting Parents Involved: Highlight the power of reading at home by setting up an "Is Your Home Reader Friendly?" program.

Carlton Ashby: For my colleagues and I, when it comes to developing successful students, three key words stand out…

Getting Rid of Zeros: Three schools where “no zeros” policies are working.

Partners for Student Success: SMART Night builds interest in
Science, Math, and Relevant
Technology.

Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Ideas you can use to drive your staff happy!

Take Five for… Using A.M. announcements to build community.

The Principal Poet: This week’s poem is “School Bus.”

Tech LP of the Week: Students analyze data to make informed recommendations about classroom pets.

Picture Perfect: Digital photography attracts tots to opposites.

A Techtorial: Create a gradebook with Excel.

Bernie Poole: What are some of the essential technology-related skills every teacher should possess?

Online Teacher Tools: Our favorite online teacher tools.

Blogging? It’s Elementary! Did you know that students as young as kindergarten blog on a daily basis?

Wiping Out Stomach Bugs in Schools: Disinfecting classrooms can reduce the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses.

Regina Barreca: Can you be a “hepo” in the life of one of your students?

Fit To Be Taught, Vol. 41: Kids learn better in clean schools; breakfast improves teens’ concentration.

School Doodle: A back-to-school sale for teachers.

New!
Save We Must
Gone are the days when pensions and Social Security could guarantee you a comfortable retirement. Financial planners discuss how to establish financial foundations and then start building savings for retirement or other life plans.

Great Deals for Educators and Families!
Featured Bargains: Books!!

NEW: Globe Navigator game! Test your geography skills by matching capital cities to theircountries.

Music by Mommies! Read the lyrics to "Brush Your Teeth!" and listen online to the "Mommies'" greatest hits!

ALSO: Spring Cleaning for Parents

Check out these and other articles for parents and kids right here!

Castaldo's Corner: Hands-on activities for young learners. New: Making initial consonant sounds books.

Newsletter: Sign up for our free Early Childhood Newsletter.

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Post homework, use SchoolNotes' great "flash card" program, automatically notify students and parents that new homework is posted!


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