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Nature's classroom: The transformative power of field work
Make field work a part of your science curriculum and give your students the gift of true experiential learning.
Aug 13, 20236 min read
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Getting back on track: 11 Essential strategies for teachers who struggle with classroom management
If you struggle with classroom management, you're not alone. Here are 11 strategies to help you create a positive learning environment.
Jul 14, 202310 min read
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7 Alternatives to summer vacation homework
Simple ideas for parents and teachers who don't want to assign summer homework but still want to encourage learning.
Jun 21, 20236 min read
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How to teach reproduction in science class
Tips for how to approach a potentially difficult and sensitive topic in biology.
Mar 26, 20235 min read
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The power of silence - 6 ways to incorporate quiet reflection in your classroom
Why students benefit from introspective thinking, and how you can implement it in your teaching.
Mar 12, 20239 min read
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What might an ideal education system look like?
Many teachers and students feel that education is in need of significant changes, but what might a better system include?
Feb 6, 202311 min read
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How I gained my students' respect by experimenting on myself
Experimenting on myself was my way of gaining some clout in the classroom early in my career when I needed all the help I could get.
Jan 28, 20234 min read
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When it's okay to throw away your lesson plan
Embrace opportunities to share with your students honestly, even if it means forgetting everything you had planned.
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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When should kids start school?
Determining the age at which children become emotionally and developmentally prepared to attend school.
Oct 6, 20227 min read
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