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How to Do Weight of Air Science in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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The following is a cute experiment to prove to the kids that air has weight. It's impossible to weigh air on a scale, so this is a great way to demonstrate the weight of air to small children... more »

How to Excite and Motivate Kids to Learn New Vocabulary

By FredMarmorstein

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Memorizing a list of words is about as exciting as watching the creation of applesauce. The ability to excite and motivate children about vocabulary often exceeds the human limitations of parents and teachers. If only Hannah Montana could sing ... more »

How to Find the SQUARE ROOT of ANY POSITIVE REAL NUMBER without the use of a CALCULATOR !!! ( PART 1 ).

By Z-MATH

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" LOOK MOM, NO CALCULATOR !!! " There are many different Techniques on how to find the Square Root of any positive REAL NUMBER, this Article will show an interesting Algorithm to find the SQUARE ROOT OF ANY POSITIVE REAL NUMBER without ... more »

How to Form the Future Tense in French

By derbyka

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French grammar can be tricky. To form the future tense in French, it is important to know that the irregular French verb "aller" literally means "to go," but it is also used for forming the future tense. In fact, we use a ... more »

How to Get the Experience Needed to Land a Teaching Job

By AnissaMarie

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Anyone who has searched for teaching jobs knows that most teaching positions at the K-12 and college level require some previous teaching experience. In most cases, just to meet the minimum qualifications to apply for job, you will need a minimum ... more »

How to Handle Substitute Teaching

By eHow Education Editor

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Substitute teaching is great for those who like flexible schedules. Once you have fulfilled the requirements to become a substitute teacher and accept the job, you must know how to handle the position. Follow these steps... more »

How to Help Struggling Readers

By Ann Reed

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Reading is a very complex activity and not everyone learns to read in the same way. A competent reader frequently fails to realize how incredibly difficult and frustrating learning to read can be for the non-reader. Proficient readers ... more »

How to Help Students or Children Prepare for Essay Writing Tests

By Virginia DeBolt

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I've taught students both how to write the essays for their school tests and been a test grader for the companies that score them. Learning to score the tests opened my eyes to how to help students learn to write them. Here are some tips so that ... more »

How to help students remember their vocabulary words

By susiehughes11

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I am a words person, I love to learn new words everyday if possible. When I was doing my student internship (teaching), I learned that association is the key... more »

How to Identify a Reading Audience

By Heather Walsh

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Good writers have a specific audience in mind when they create a text. Whether you are a writer or a reader, there are many reasons why identifying the reading audience of a piece of literature is useful. You might need that information to ... more »

How to Improve the Student-Teacher Relationship

By eHow Education Editor

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Teachers are constantly trying to improve their relationship with their students. It is difficult to create a relationship relaxed enough so the students feel comfortable approaching their teacher while retaining a level of respect for them. ... more »

How to Incorporate St. Patrick's Day Into Lesson Plans

By Amanda Morin Morin

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It can be hard to find the delicate balance of celebrating a holiday in the classroom and still ensuring that your students are gaining knowledge. This St. Patrick's Day, instead of making shamrock art projects and having a parade of ... more »

How to Keep a Teacher's Journal

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Keeping a journal is therapeutic and useful for the average person. Keeping a teacher's journal is invaluable and essential in today’s fast paced world. A teacher’s journal provides you a place to record all of the activities, plans, conferences ... more »

How to Make a Bulletin Board for a Classroom

By AskSummer

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Need a buletin board? Decorating your walls can mean a whole lot of work! Many new teachers think they must make their bulletin boards super splashy while others spend hours turning their classrooms into life-size underwater scenes or ... more »

How to Make a Father's Day Gift in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Most classrooms celebrate Mother's Day, but let's be sure not to forget Dad! Here is a really cute Father's Day gift to make for the dads in your class!.. more »

How to Make A Sub Folder

By srhgompf

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“Oh, rats! I’m going to have to do rules reviews for the next two weeks to whip those students back into shape!” Have you ever returned from a short absence to find that your students are not the well mannered, studious classmates they were ... more »

How to Make a Word-Catcher for the Classroom

By Amanda Morin Morin

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As many preschool and kindergarten teachers know, literacy lessons require a lot of creativity and--sometimes--props. One prop commonly found in the classroom is a word-catcher. The point of a word-catcher is to give students the opportunity to ... more »

How to Make Cheap Gifts for Your Students

By Kurt Schwengel

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As a teacher since 1996 I think it's always nice when the teacher gives the students a token of their appreciation. I make these CD's for a holiday and end-of-the-year gift for my students. Most students will treasure these gifts no matter what ... more »

How to make the Pythagorean Theorem Easy

By Macman7777

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The pythagorean theorem is amazingly useful in many real life applications, such as plumbing and carpentry, to name just a couple. Often, an answer is needed quickly, and so an easy way of understanding the problem and calculating the solution, ... more »

How to Pass the CBEST Test

By eHow Education Editor

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Passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) is one of the first steps to becoming a teacher in California. There are many resources available to help you get ready for the test. Preparation is the key to passing the test. Follow ... more »

How to Pick Out a Gift for a Teacher

By Kurt Schwengel

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Choosing a gift for a teacher can be a challenge. My advice (as both a teacher and parent) is to adhere to the old saying, "It's the thought that counts." And nothing says, "I did not put any thought into this gift" like a mug. I am not sure ... more »

How to Probe the Truth Behind The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

By martygit

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Paul Revere was turned into a legend by the 1861 poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "The Ride of Paul Revere." But the poem contains many inaccuracies. Here is the truth behind the patriot's famous ride... more »

How to Put the Career of Jimmy Carter in Perspective

By martygit

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The presidency of Jimmy Carter was marked by a series of unfortunate occurrences. He was certainly more beloved by the nation well after his term in office than he was in the late 1970s. One must take a step back and survey the whole picture to ... more »

How to Run Basketball Practice For Elementary School Kids

By dfuttech

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I'm a first grade teacher and I have previously coached preschool t-ball. The main thing is to have a lot of patience. There is no magic bullet answer as every group of students I've ever had has its own unique personality. But it never hurts to ... more »

How to Start a Hand-Chime Choir For Your Group

By WebScribe

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You do not need to be a musician to lead a Chime Choir, nor do your members need to have any musical training. Here's how to get your group playing beautiful songs in the first rehearsal!.. more »

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