I recently blogged about how I created policies and procedures that incorporated character education in my classroom. My post also includes a checklist of policies and procedures that teachers can use when planning for the new school year. Use this checklist as you review your own policies and procedures for the upcoming school year if ... Read More about Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist

Learn how you can apply the ADDIE model for instructional design in your employee training process and boost your L&D efforts!

Rethinking Assessment for PMLD learners. In 2015, Cherry Garden School decided their assessment and reporting procedures were no longer fit for purpose. Although we had just received our third consecutive Outstanding judgement from Ofsted, we were aware that our assessment 'data' wasn't always meaningful, and that many of our children didn't make typical linear progress. We were also aware that talk of percentages and P Scales often went over our parent's heads (and realistically a lot of our staff's).

A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year

Here’s a few classroom procedures that have worked well for me – and a couple awesome ideas I’ve run across since I’ve stepped out of the classroom...

Learn the difference between the two types of understanding and how to provide opportunities of procedural and conceptual questioning in your classroom.

Parliamentary procedures help establish a process for conducting business in a group. The process is used to help a group come to a decision in a fair manner. It also helps a group to stay focused and

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We loved making this brain hat (UPDATE: if that link won't work for you, try this: Go to the link here: https://ellenjmchenry.com/ and go to "Free downloads--> Human Body". Then scroll down and under "brain" you will see a link for "brain hemisphere hat." Hope that works for you!) while we talked about parts of the brain! It just shows the functions of the cortex (we covered internal structures separately) but we made it early on in the unit and referred to it often throughout. The hats were easy to make. Just print and cut out and tape together. Download is here. When we talked about the parts of the brain, we also did this activity that shows the importance of the cerebrospinal fluid, the meninges, and the skill. Also what happens when you get a concussion! :) Ooh, and while we're on the subject of brain hemispheres, you really should watch this video from The Happy Scientist of "Kneesy Earsy Nosey." First watch this from Laurel and Hardy, then watch the Happy Scientist explain why it's so hard to cross the midline! We all resolved to get good at doing this, but none of us have (yet). :) More brain structures (I told you my children liked diagrams) Wondering why my children always seem to be dressed as animals? They just . . . are. This was Junie's magnum opus. She spent an hour coloring it so neatly. I quite like it. Since the hats have since been thrown out, I promised the children I would post pictures of every single precious one. :)

Collaboration is great, isn’t it?! It brings students together and not only enhances their learning, it builds those critical social skills students are in desperate need of. Here are my 5 favorite strategies I use in my middle school classroom to encourage collaboration. They are step by step, ea

Are you frustrated by the lack of success with your pencil procedure? Me too. No solution worked. Until I found the best pencil procedure!

Classroom procedures and routines are essential in creating a safe and productive learning environment. Here are 5 suggestions to add structure.

Wondering what you should plan for your classroom systems and procedures? The Ultimate Secondary Classroom Systems Checklist is what you need

Distance learning has made the need for strong technology routines and procedures more important than ever. Start your year strong by implementing these!

Teaching students rules and procedures is a skill in itself. You have to learn to teach it and then reinforce them while doing it in an engaging way. In this article, I'll give you some ideas of how to teach your students your classroom routines and expectations in a fun and engaging way.

FREE Science printables for kids to learn about the organs inside our bodies. Hands-on learning with puzzles and matching, perfect for young kids, even preschool or kindergarten!

I'm so excited to share with you my newest TPT product! I'll be teaching a human body class this upcoming semester at our local co-op. I needed a human body project for kids in my class that will allow them to organize and store the information we learn. I came up with this file folder

Below are seven tips to ensure a successful first year as a bilingual teacher. Felicidades!! You are about to start your first year as a bilingual teacher and you are excited, nervous and feeling a whole bunch of emotions. I have compiled a list of seven tips to ensure a great start to your teaching ... Read More about 7 Tips for New Bilingual Teachers

Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.

Have you ever had a class with so many difficult, disruptive students that you felt that you could barely even teach? What can you do to get past it? In this post, I am going to address this problem with my best advice, and some advice from others as well.

Editable course syllabus for AP Precalculus designed for the thinking classroom. This document includes: Course Description Course Procedures + Expectations Course Outline Description of the Thinking Classroom

Learn the 7 highly effective instructional practices to increase student engagement and impress your principal. Are you using them?

Kids will love learning about the components of blood with this fun and memorable activity - make a blood model!

Have you ever had a class that just tried your patience day after day? Have you ever felt like you could walk away from teaching forever tom...

An outline of my lesson plan for the first day of school in my Physical Education Classes.

Study the human body anatomy with kids by making an anatomy model with these free printable life-size human body organs!

Do you have an interactive whiteboard? Then, you will love these 10 ways to use your interactive whiteboard in the classroom.

The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…

Help kids unwind and refocus with these mental and physical options for brain breaks.

A policies and procedures manual template is a book of guideline with the mention of all crucial details about the policies and procedures of company, organization and industry.

Curriculum mapping is an essential skill for educators. Curriculum Mapping ensures a teacher teaches all the standards for the grade level by mapping out what…

Dismissal time can be one of the most challenging times of the day for many teachers, whether they are experienced, new, or somewhere in be...

Over 120 technology tools presented in easy-to-follow steps and includes ideas for use with elementary students for each tool.

Let’s explore eight ways to cover classroom procedures students won’t hate even if you have to do them over and over again!

It's hard to talk to students without making it a lecture. Empower students while you teach them about respect using hands on activities