K-12 For Educators

Studies about the problem of bullying in schools indicate that this is a very serious problem. The U.S. Department of Education reports that more than three million thefts and violent crimes...

biogas is also called as gobar gas and it is a mixture of gases with about 5-60% of methane and the rest is the mixture of CO2 with traces of N2, O2, H2, H2S. biogas can be generated from locally...

Students do not listen all of the time and trying to get them to listen can be a challenge for teachers. Just imagine how much more progress students would make if they heard and absorbed every...

Homework is an essential tool to help reinforce critical components of learning. However, it can also be a chore for both parents and students. It can also be a hindrance or a help to education...

Helping students focus is more important than ever. In today's world, almost everything is overstimulating. Video games, cell phones, etc. are the rule. Even the news on television has several...

You're writing a resume and desire to impress the would-be employer with the variety of the work you have performed. Or you're drafting a novel you hope will rocket to the top of the best-seller...

To make teachers lesson plans can be a tough job for a new teacher. Once it’s created, you eventually get the hang of making it and master the skills of making perfect lesson plans. Use the...

Supplies are a very important part of your job as a teacher. Many teaching jobs are necessarily laden with supplies, such as art teachers. Here are some suggestions to keep your students and...

Since the enactment of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in 2001, school districts across the nation have been forced reassess and revamp their curricula to meet its mandates. Consequently, state’s...

This is an article on how to give a lecture.

Social studies is a subject that encompasses history, economics and lessons about government. Social studies helps children learn how to read a text closely as well as how to form opinions about a...

This is the news! Start your school day off every morning with a news broadcast that dishes out the latest school information. School activities, the lunch menu and special events are just some of...

Thanksgiving is a true American holiday that should be included in every Kindergarten class. There is no better way to celebrate sharing and tradition than having a Thanksgiving feast in the...

I've been a teacher for over 10 years and I have learned a great deal along the way. Here are some tips on how you can become a successful teacher.

The letter Y is one of the easiest letters to teach. Young children are eager to learn and fun to teach. You do not need a special degree in education in order to teach letter recognition at...

Whether you want to teach a unit on acting or use theater activities in the classroom. Acting classes can offer a number of activities that help teach many useful skills to young children. An...

Poor acoustics in a classroom can significantly inhibit the learning environment within a classroom. Not only do excess reverberation and echo reduce speech intelligibility, but they also magnify...

A great way for teachers to make extra money on the side while becoming a better teacher! Many teachers already make their own teaching materials and this would allow you to get paid from your...

I remember my first year of teaching and all the questions I had. New teachers usually leave the profession within their first 5 years. I am still in it and you can stay in it too. These steps...

Astronomy is always a popular subject in elementary school. The objects in the solar system are each interesting and unique, and they instill a sense of wonder in students while also helping them...

As special education teachers, we are often called upon to support our students by providing services in the regular education classroom. This can be a difficult process that takes much effort on...

Fed up with students talking in class and not paying attention? This seating chart arrangement is proven to keep students focused. You will be able to teach and students will be able to learn....

In the classroom you will have all types of students and the important thing is to make sure that each student is given the best opportunity to learn. This can be a little more difficult with some...

Knowing the reading level of a book is critical for reading comprehension. There are multiple ways to find out the reading level of a book. Often, the reading level, or an age range, is provided...

Although most schools and other institutions of learning are safe, school violence has been on the rise in the past ten years. There are steps that parents and other caregivers can take to find...

Teachers often find a disconnect between what they know works, and what the practical realities of their classrooms allow. One place where this often plays out in the secondary classroom is in...

A lesson plan that uses direct instruction is a teacher-centric education strategy. It is primarily designed to help students develop particular skills. You will often see this style employed in...

A lesson plan for teachers can be created and delivered in any number of ways. One such method is the presentation model. It is a teacher-oriented approach in that most of the focus is on the...

I was a preschool teacher for 6 years. I started teaching twyo year olds and I continued up until kindergarten. I was only 20 years old when I got my first teaching job, and I kept the same motto...

It is difficult to go into the classroom and create a fun, exciting, and a lesson grounded in educational philosophy. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when you are creating or teaching a lesson.

This year I enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. A rigorous study by American standards. Because of my new school I have found myself having to study in order to maintain my...

Inflation has been called “The Silent Tax” or stealth tax. Often it is explained as something that is just a part of economics and should be accepted. However when you truly understand what it...

Sharing is an act of kindness that has many social advantages. Yet, it does not come naturally to very young children. Very young children just know that things are theirs. It is simple and...

Students with autism often need educational supports that require planning. They may be in a special program, such as special education or 504, or they may be in general education. However, one...

You’ve gone to school, graduated from the college of education, hopefully negotiated more than what they offered you on the union negotiated step level contract, and now you are learning that...

Students often groan when hearing a teacher announce an essay assignment. This is understandable since writing an essay is not easy. One reason is because writing is for the most part subjective...

The lowly sharpie marker has gone the way of kleenex and scotch tape . . . no longer a recognizable brand, but simply the only word for this very special, exactly perfect, pen. The teacher's...

With classrooms gearing towards the latest technology, it will soon be uncommon for schools or classrooms to not be on Twitter in the near future. Honestly, how cool is that to jump on at any...

Students with learning disabilities can present a challenge to both learning and teaching. Some students who have good intelligence may have a difficulty in one specific area or another. They may...

Children with autism who are non-verbal can be challenging to communicate with. Often, their communication needs can be a source of stress for them as well as for the parent or teacher. There...

Accurately measuring academic achievement is an important part of planning for a child's education. However, no one source of information should be used to assess academic achievement. A student...

Lesson planning is a big part of every teachers job. The lesson can make all the difference in whether kids learn and planing those lessons can take a lot of time. In fact, many teachers work...

I teach a trick for multiplying by 9 (the 9 times table). This works with any single digit times 9.

As an instructor, your main goal is not to teach, but to have your students learn and retain information. Although the concept seems simple, putting it into practice requires a conscious effort on...

An IEP, or individualized education plan, must include measurable objectives. Writing goals and objectives are easy but writing them so that they are measurable can be more challenging. Anyone...

Teachers often have to figure out how to modify tests for students. Sometimes this is required by a 504 plan or a special education plan. Usually, the requirement is just "modified...

Anyone who has served as a substitute teacher knows that it can be a trying and challenging experience. The following steps can help you achieve success as a substitute teacher.

We sometimes have to explain autism to children. Your child with autism may have friends who have questions. Kids may not know what autism is or why a child with autism does some of the things...

Students with autism often seclude themselves and don't socialize. If you have a student with autism in your classroom, you cannot let them exclude themselves without intervening. You definitely...

Kids with autism need a lot of extra help to socialize. The verbal and non-verbal aspects of socialization, as well as sensory concerns can make socialization hard, even for kids with higher...