K-12 For Educators

It's customary for private schools to develop a school prospectus, a brochure that introduces parents to the school and explains important school policies their children will be expected to...

Children with special needs often require more from a daycare than the average child. Not only do they need to be given the opportunity to participate in beneficial activities that have their...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3 percent to 7 percent of school-aged children, who experience symptoms, such...

Parent-teacher communication is a vital component in an elementary school setting. One way to achieve effective communication is for teachers to send out a classroom newsletter, either online or...

Over a million American children and adolescents struggle with bipolar disorder, so it is important to understand how to deal with bipolar students in the classroom. To effectively educate a...

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...

The first day of school in kindergarten is an exciting and hectic time for students, teachers and parents. With careful planning, this day can be fun without causing stress for everyone. Teachers...

Children that are organized tend to be better students at school because they know how to access their materials and keep up with them for frequent review. Being organized will also help children...

Parent-teacher conferences involve a big commitment of time and planning to produce a beneficial meeting. A solid plan ensures that the amount of time spent with the parents is utilized in the...

Daycares are places where children should feel happy, safe and at ease. Relating to and working with parents of children in daycare helps make transitions smoother. Having a good relationship with...

Parents and teachers should try to give children choices. Children, by nature, go through phases of trying to gain independence and control in their lives. In these efforts, they often resist...

Do you work in a peanut free school? As you may know, there are many food restrictions in order to keep children with life threatening allergies safe. This can pose a challenge to the rest of...

It's essential to understand the importance of your role as an educator, and to work diligently to meet your goals. Lessons learned in primary school build the educational foundation children take...

Involving parents successfully in school life can benefit not only parents and their children but also teachers, administrators and the entire school district. Any opportunities to involve parents...

Bullying used to be dismissed as a part of childhood, punished intermittently or not at all. That has gradually changed in recent years and parents and teachers now realize the level of harm...

Computers are used in a variety of settings within the educational field. They can be used by guidance counselors, administrators, web masters, library media specialists, students, teachers,...

Classroom behavior management refers to the discipline system that teachers and schools put in place to teach students to control their behavior. It includes things as simple as how to hand in...

The comments section on a report card is just as important as the grades. Teachers should set aside time to think about each student individually and evaluate what they are going to write on the...

Meet the Teacher Night is an integral part of the school year for your students. The rapport you forge with your students' parents can make a very distinct difference in the kind of year the...

Keeping parents involved with their child's school activities can help teachers sustain a constructive learning environment. Holding an interactive Open House is an effective way to bond with...

A meet-the-teacher event fosters a positive relationship between the school and families. It allows the parents to meet someone who will spend a significant amount of time with their children....

Report card comments help parents understand how their child does in both his schoolwork and classroom behavior. For students struggling in certain areas, comments should utilize constructive...

Open house is the perfect time to get to know your students' parents. When a relationship is forged between teacher and parent, the classroom runs more smoothly. The first opportunity for teacher...

Strong connections between homes and schools support teachers in academic and behavioral areas, give opportunities for students to meet other caring adults and prevent students from falling...

For high school students, school can often seem like a pointless exercise because nothing that they learn seems to apply directly to their daily life. There are several important life skills that...

A class syllabus is a great tool for communication with your students and their parents. It is helpful for letting your students know what to expect and for letting their parents be aware of what...

Teachers and schools know it is important for parents to be involved in their child's education, but not all parents know the importance. Sometimes parents may want to be involved but feel they...

Learning doesn't have to be a bore. Teaching children early that school can be fun will put them on a healthy educational path for the rest of their lives. There are many things we can do as...

Our middle school has an annual boat regatta at the local pool, as a physics and design challenge to our students. Teams of two build a cardboard boat using only cardboard, duct tape, and water...

Parent-teacher conferences are sometimes the only opportunity a teacher has to meet and talk with the parents of her students. Make the most of your time by carefully planning every aspect of the...

Classroom policies and procedures are the cornerstone of classroom management. Without proper classroom management, even the most amazing lessons and enthusiastic students will go awry. Classroom...

What you say to your students and parents (and sometimes what you don't say) will stay with them forever. It is important to communicate effectively with your students and parents, so they know...

Here is the secret to an easy and painless Back to School night. It starts with a little prep work. Preparing for your fisrt real encounter with your parents will make this evening a lot less...

Throughout my educational and administrative career, I have been around many teachers that want to move from a teaching to administration, prior to retirement. Most teachers believe that all they...

Open houses can make even the most experienced teacher sweat. Meeting parents for the first time demands adequate preparation to help you remain calm and have a successful parents' night....

When fundraising to raise money for education, it is very important to use many different strategies. Parents get tired of having to buy things for their children's school, and many families can...

One of the most stressful nights of the school year for a teacher may be open house night. However, with a bit of preparation and creativity, open house provides a great way to mingle with parents...

Math is learned by a gradual process of skill building. For example, students learn to recognize numbers, count, sort, add, subtract, multiply and divide. One skill builds upon those already...

Effective principals provide resources and support to teachers, parents, students and the community through valuable communication. They set the tone by expressing the school values and holding...

Behavior Management is an option for some children in today's classrooms. Some children need extra structure or incentive to manage their behavior and responses to situations. Working together,...

Planning an open house for kindergarten does not have to be a nerve-wracking experience for teachers. Using simple, creative ideas can make this event fun for everyone involved.

An art open house needs items for display as well as activities for parents to engage in with or without students. Some activities, such as an interactive bulletin board, can provide both a...

Reducing school violence can only be accomplished by a holistic approach using students, the community, media, teachers and parents. Regardless of what role you play within the community, whether...

Improving school security is not as simple as hiring a guard at the gate. Horrid events such as 9/11 and the Columbine high school shooting indicate it is far better to prepare and save lives than...

Reporting test results and progress to parents without adequate preparation may damage the relationship between parent, student and teacher. A few minutes of preparation, a healthy sense of...

School conferences are a great tool for helping students succeed but they can also be uncomfortable, frustrating and downright scary in some circumstances. I will give you tips to help you to...

Depending on how long you've been working in the education ministry, you may have already taught special needs children in Sunday school. Perhaps you're new to teaching in church and have little...

The key to successfully educating students with physical disabilities is making the classroom environment accessible. A well-planned classroom design and the right technology greatly enhance the...

In addition to the three R's, lessons in life skills are important for children. Life-skills programs, such as cooking programs, may not already be in place in your area. You can organize such a...

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease in which a person experiences episodes of severe mood swings. A bipolar person can have episodes of extreme happiness (mania) and other episodes of...