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How to Implement School Safety Plans

By eHow Education Editor

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Increased need for security in all K-12 schools has made it imperative for schools to have safety plans in place. Implementing these plans requires organization and cooperation from administration, teachers, students and parents. Although not ... more »

How to Keep a Science Notebook

By kingofharts

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A science notebook (or journal) is a great way for a science teacher to see what a student is thinking. It is also a great creative space for students to make observations, drawings and scientific doodles. Here are some steps you can take to get ... more »

How to Learn Algebra The Easy Way

By Gabe

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Algebra, and math in general, is one of the hardest subjects to teach. It can be difficult sometimes because students do not realize that they practice the basic skills needed for algebra everyday... more »

How to Make a Back to School Survival Kit

By RecreationPros

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The Back to School Survival Kit are for teachers to give to their students on the first day of class. They make a great impression on the students. This is one of many fun and unique survival kits that are easy to make. When creating a survival ... more »

How to Make a Kaleidoscope

By Kurt Schwengel

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Kids love kaleidoscopes, so you can imagine how much they will love making their very own! Here is how to do it... more »

How to Make a Project in Marketing Class

By Nehemiah Gardner

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You need four p' s to create your project, it is plain simple and easy. I give you a hint; basketball, baseball, and sport sneakers are examples of "products", information about basketball, baseball, and football are examples of ... more »

How to Make Math Fun for Kids

By Kurt Schwengel

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Math can be either a really fun topic to teach—or really boring. Math is the easiest topic to "spice up" for the kids by simply relating it to their life. Here are some tips for spicing up your math curriculum in class... more »

How to Make Money on eHow for Booster Clubs

By Limowreck

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Need to make more money for your booster club? eHow is the perfect place to do it. Once your members start writing, there's no stopping the earnings... more »

How to MULTIPLY or DIVIDE two MIXED-FRACTIONS QUICKLY

By Z-MATH

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In many Timed Math Tests there are certain problems that directly or indirectly have the operations of MULTIPLICATION or DIVISION of MIXED-FRACTIONS. This article will show how to do these operations QUICKLY... more »

How to Nominate Your Favorite Teacher as "Teacher of the Year"

By David Sarokin

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Know a teacher who should be standing up there with the President next year as the National Teacher of the Year? Here's how the process works... more »

How to Observe National Disabilities Awareness Month in the Classroom

By Martina McKoy

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Established by Congress in 1988, October is month in which we honor extraordinary individuals with disabilities and create awareness of the ongoing battle for their fair treatment in schools and the workplace. Follow these steps to observe this ... more »

How to Observe World Poverty Day in the Classroom

By Martina McKoy

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The United Nations officially declared October 17th World Poverty Day in 1987, and the organization has continued to raise the collective consciousness on this issue ever since. Follow these steps to bring enlightenment to the students in your ... more »

How to Organize a Classroom Library

By AskSummer

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Have you built up a good collection of books and need a way to organize them that REALLY works? Do you have trouble getting your students to keep your classroom library organized? Ever wish you could find a book WHEN you need it for that special ... more »

How to Organize a Spelling Bee

By eHow Education Editor

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Classroom activities often include spelling bees. Spelling is a very important part of a child's education, and it's often part of class work and homework as a subject. Organizing a spelling bee in the classroom is a fun way to get the children ... more »

How to Organize a Teacher's Grade Book

By eHow Education Editor

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Although most teachers organize their grade books using computer software, nothing can replace hand written daily record keeping within the classroom. Having a grade book handy to take notes, jot down grades as they come in and keep attendance ... more »

How to Pack for a Day of Substitute Teaching

By Amber Dillon

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If you are just starting out as a substitute teacher, packing your own bag of supplies for the day is advised and benificial. This is what I like to call, my "handy substitute kit." When you substitute teach, especially in grades K-4, ... more »

How to Place Students Into Balanced Classes

By Kurt Schwengel

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Creating balanced classes is the first step to a successful school year. Imbalanced classes create an undue burden on a teacher. However, there are so many variables that go into balanced classes that you have to create a system. The system I use ... more »

How to Play Guess Who in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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Guess Who? is one of my favorite board games to play in class with my students. It teaches children the process of elimination and also helps with their verbal and listening skills. It enables shy children to speak out and interact with other ... more »

How to Play Hangman to Help Teach Reading and Spelling

By LesleyBarker

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Whether you teach in a classroom, a home school or a Sunday school a game of hangman can help you engage with your students while reviewing valuable skills. They think they are playing a game but you know that you are building their spelling and ... more »

How to Play Mystery Word in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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Mystery Word is a fantastic language arts activity for first graders and kindergarteners. It reinforces phonics and fine motor skills. This is not an independent activity. An adult running the table is ideal, but it's nothing that a 5th grader ... more »

How to Play UNO in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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UNO is a great game that students can play in class. It reinforces number and color recognition, taking turns, listening skills, reading and following directions. Once they have played the game a couple of times it can become an independent ... more »

How to Prep Your Classroom for the First Day of School

By Kurt Schwengel

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Prepping your classroom for the first day of school can take up to several days, especially if you have had to switch classrooms. Follow these tips to make it a bit easier... more »

How to Prepare for Parent Conferences as a Teacher

By Amanda Morin

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There's a lot of information available for parents about how to prepare for parent-teacher conferences, but it's not just parents who need to be ready. With a limited amount of time for each conference and a lot of information to convey in that ... more »

How to Prepare Students for an Earthquake

By eHow Education Editor

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Earthquakes manifest as gentle tremors or a shattering rumble that can occur any place. Follow these steps to teach school students how to react in the event of a quake... more »

How to Prepare your classroom in the first day of class

By Viol

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Preparing the classroom for the first day of class is very important for the school teachers. Things must be organized before classes begin. It needs time and creativeness to make the room attractive and conducive to learning to the kids. ... more »

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