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December 2011 | By Brandi JordanToo cold to go outside and too restless to stay still, that is school life in February. While your students may be testing limits and patience, your bulletin boards do not have to. continue reading
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Friends That Fit by Barbara Gruener
Feb 6th, 2012 | By Brandi Jordan | 1 Comment »
 by Barbara Gruener, Monthly Columnist Like friends, shoes come in all shapes and sizes, but for a pair to be a good fit, it has to be the right shape and size for your feet. The best way to get the perfect fit is to try shoes on before you take them home. That’s kind |
12 Lesson Ideas for Leap Day 2012
Feb 8th, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | 1 Comment »
Leap Day makes a special appearance this February 29th. Whether your students are old hats at having 366 days in the year or this is the first time they have experienced the day in the classroom, it is a fun occasion to celebrate. The 12 ideas below for Leap Day 2012 will help get students |
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Mastering Classroom Management
Feb 3rd, 2012 | By Brandi Jordan | 2 comments
 As every teacher knows, how you handle classroom management can make or break a school year. Poor classroom management leads to disorganization, stress, and behavioral issues. Great classroom management can lead to a fun-filled, organized year that runs smoothly from start to finish. So, how do you establish a well-run classroom at the beginning or |
Weekly Giveaway – February 5-10, 2012
Feb 5th, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | 14 comments
Congratulations to Katie N., the winner of last week’s giveaway of the Book and Binder Holders with Stabilizing Wings. Not only did she comment on The Teachers’ Lounge, but she also earned extra entries by following Really Good Stuff on Pinterest. If you did not win last week, it is time to try again! This |
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10 Learning Center Ideas for the 100th Day of School
Jan 13th, 2012 | By Brandi Jordan | 6 comments
 Turn your classroom into a 100th Day Celebration Extravaganza this year by setting up 10 terrific stations centered on 100. If setting up 10 stations seems too daunting, set-up five and have another teacher at the same grade level set-up five in her classroom. Your students can complete the activities in your classroom and then |
Hands-on Handwriting
Feb 1st, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | No Comments »
Idea by Kate, Preschool Teacher, Williamsburg, MI For pre- and emerging readers and writers, let letter and number formation become a multi-sensory activity. Simply have children practice writing in sand or water—or on bathtub foam soap squirted on tabletops. (Tip: Send home a note inquiring about any skin allergies.) Also try having children form letters |
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Delicious and Easy Monthly Meal Plan for Teachers – February 2012
Feb 4th, 2012 | By Brandi Jordan | 2 comments
 February may be the shortest month of the year, but it does not mean it has to be shortchanged in the delicious meal department. Let the recipes below inspire you to create an easy and scrumptious meal plan for your family this month. Everything from pork to vegetarian dishes to beef and soups is included. |
20 Reasons Why Teaching is a Great Profession
Jan 20th, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | 5 comments
1. You witness daily “lightbulb” moments when students finally understand and master a skill. 2. Kids are fun! 3. You make a difference in a child’s life every single day. 4. You get to read beautiful children’s picture books on a daily basis. 5. Everyday you play the role of actress, comedian, coach, cheerleader, parent, |
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Test Preparation by Erin Klein
Jan 23rd, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | 2 comments
by Erin Klein, Monthly Columnist The topic of how to prepare students for an assessment can often be an area fought with difficult decisions. It is sometimes turned into a topic focused more on the teaching institution than on students and how the results of a standardized state test can affect the revenue for a
Weekly Giveaway 1/15-1/20/12
Jan 15th, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | 59 comments
Testing time is quickly sneaking up on teachers and students across the country. This week we are excited to make testing day a little bit easier by giving away a set of Testing Privacy Shields. Encouraging messages cover the outside, while the inside of each privacy shield is blank to help make focusing easier. Enter
Eliminate Obstacles and Embrace Challenges by Cheryl Saoud
Jan 11th, 2012 |
By Brandi Jordan | 1 Comment »
By Cheryl Saoud, Monthly Columnist Test anxiety often interferes with learning and lowers test performance. Signs of anxiety include headaches, stomach aches, sweating, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat. Students can feel gloomy and fearful with thoughts of inadequacy and frustration. There are many obstacles that stand in the way of test anxiety. With state |
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