Parental support and involvement can elevate a school to new heights. Teachers can and should communicate with their students' home as much as possible. But how far should we take it; is it...
Category: Teaching Ideas
PowerPoint is an amazing tool for teachers. It can help you inform, entertain and engage your students. However, not all PowerPoint presentations are created equal. Some will make you want to poke...
50 Corny Jokes for Teens, They’ll Laugh in Spite of Themselves
If you're a teacher looking for a little levity in your class, or anyone who wants to elicit a smile from a teenager, give these jokes a whirl. They are not guaranteed to close the generation gap but...
Pros and Cons of Teaching High School, Advice From the Trenches
Do you prefer vomit or profanity? This is a fundamental question you'll have to ask yourself when deciding which grade level you want to teach. If you're confused, little kids throw up and big ones...
It's Tuesday night, almost dinnertime. Here is a common planning process: Next Saturday a few couples are coming over for dinner. Let's listen in on the preparation: This is a simple...
How to Infuse Student Choice in Secondary Grades, with Examples
Most people like choice. When is the last time you went to a restaurant and there was only one thing on the menu? That would be bad. You can, however, have too much choice. And so, too, can...