Celebrate 1000 Teaching Resources!
 Photo by iisforinsect Break out the party hats and get ready to celebrate, because today marks the 1000th article on The Teachers’ Lounge. Started in April 2010, The Teachers’ Lounge has quickly grown to encompass articles, tips, tricks, and resources for every subject and across all grade levels. Want a fun fall theme for your preschool class? There is an article for it! Need some resources for teaching your high school class about Switzerland? We found some for you! What you need, when you need it – that is our goal. Take a look back at some of the great resources you may have missed. Leave a comment below telling us what your favorite article on The Teachers’ Lounge is and be entered to win one of two $25 Really Good Stuff gift certificates. After all, your input, ideas, and suggestions are what drives us to do more and be better – for YOU. Thanks for celebrating and sharing with us! 25 Not-to-Miss Teachers’ Lounge Articles 3 Quick Tips for Organizing Teaching Materials What’s a Wordle? – Creating Word Clouds for Learning Art Integration: Simple and Powerful Relaxation Techniques for Students and Teachers Google Lit Trips – Combining Geography and Literature Planning for Classroom Volunteers Three Tips for a Smooth Transition 15 Ways to Create a Birthday They Will Not Forget Nursery Rhymes: A Thematic Unit for Preschool Resources for the Common Core Standards Using Journals to Connect with Students Bookshare.org – Reading for All Welcoming Young Children Who Speak Other Languages Virtual Author Visits – Using Skype to Connect Authors and Students 10 Places to Get Professional Development Hours 5 Super Substitute Teaching Tips 7 Student Teaching Survival Tips Don’t Leave Home Without It – Tips for Remembering to Bring the Things You Need Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean the Classroom Internet Scavenger Hunt How-To Keeping the Classroom Contained: Classroom Storage Solutions 5 Clever Classroom Storage Ideas
Remember to leave a comment letting us know what your favorite Teachers’ Lounge article is (does not need to be one listed above) for a chance to win one of 2 prizes! Entries due before 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Good luck! |
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Commented On October 31st, 2011 9:33 am
I really liked hearing abou the Essentials Word kit in SPANISH. There are not many places that sell good quality spanish supplies, so I am very thankful. Our school has ordered it and I can’t wait to get it this week to try it out with my low readers. YEAH!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 9:39 am
One of my favorite articles is Ideas for Nurturing the Classroom Community. Thanks!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:25 am
I really enjoyed reading the article “Dyslexia in the Classroom” because I work with students who are dyslexic and any extra information I can get my hands on is a big help!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 1:09 pm
I enjoyed the transition tips and the nurturing the classroom community. Love reading your blog! Always learning something new.
Commented On October 31st, 2011 2:15 pm
I like any of the articles about staying organized. I have picked up a lot of little tips from reading this and especially like ideas about how to use the stuff I collect to teach students (such as postcards).
Commented On October 31st, 2011 4:54 pm
CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 1000!!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 5:44 pm
classroom storage is a big concern for me. Some good suggestions.
Commented On October 31st, 2011 5:45 pm
The transcript you posted on the chat about STRESS! Hard to pick one, but I think that one tops it!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 9:03 pm
Thanks, Colleen!! =)
Commented On October 31st, 2011 9:56 pm
I loved the article about classroom storage, especially the awesome apron idea! Super cute!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:02 pm
I loved the article on Teaching Compassion with Class Pets. We incorporated the “email show & tell” when we completed our unit on pets.
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:03 pm
I love all the articles on classroom organization. Too many to list! I need to have a place for everything and these organization articles help a BUNCH!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:04 pm
I liked the proffessional development resource and the free teaching resources. Any and all free resources are GREAT!!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:07 pm
I enjoyed both the Dyslexia article and the discussion on stress. I have a special education classroom and we use a number of things to cope with stress that range from individual sensory items to group relaxation techniques. I like to first have them pretend to be ice statutes and then have them melt into puddles on the floor. We have also done deep breathing and stretching exercises. Love the chimes idea!
The reminder about Dyslexia is always helpful – I generally think can’t not won’t and I get tired of hearing that a student mixes up b,d,p,and q so does that mean that they are dyslexic.
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:11 pm
I love ‘Using Journals to Connect With Students!” I am an avid user of journals in the classroom and especially love the one on one conversations I can have with students. Thanks!!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:30 pm
One article that helped me A LOT was the “7 Student Teaching Survival Tips!” I student taught this past winter, and your article came out just in time! I absolutely LOVED my cooperating teacher; she was truly an inspiration and the type of teacher I strive to be. If it weren’t for her excellent guidance, I would not be in my own classroom today! I still try to follow all these tips; even #1 still applies as I am open to suggestions from my fellow teachers. You can ALWAYS do something better!!!
Congrats on reaching 1,000!
Commented On October 31st, 2011 10:42 pm
loved the article about tips for organizing teaching supplies. I love to be organized, so some of these tips really inspired me. I use a small hanging pocket chart to help me and my students to keep our small supplies handy and in one place. No more loose paper clips or push pins laying around. Their great for staples or small scissors, markers, pencils or just about anything you can think of.
Commented On October 31st, 2011 11:34 pm
Since I’m a first year teacher, I especially appreciate your first year articles, specifically Tips for a First Year Teacher!
Commented On November 1st, 2011 5:57 am
I enjoyed reading “The Connected Classroom.” Actually, I enjoy many of the articles, but I’d be here all day typing about them.
Commented On November 1st, 2011 9:39 am
Thanks so much, Amanda! I’m glad it helped! Congratulations on surviving student teaching and getting your own classroom! That’s FANTASTIC! ~Brandi
Commented On November 1st, 2011 11:14 am
I liked the eco-friendly ways to clean in the classroom. Toothpaste for white board cleaning – who would have thought!