Tools And Ideas
Tools and Ideas
Practical information and resources for educators
API Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander heritage with these multi- disciplinary resources for all grade levels.
Classroom Setups
We asked experienced educators to share their best tips for arranging desks, tables, and other classroom items.
Finding Time for Fitness
Use these simple tips to help you eat right, exercise, and find a little “me” time in your busy day.
School Life
Teaching Teachers to Reflect on Race
As America’s schools grow increasingly diverse, powerful educators can’t be “colorblind.”
Lessons & Activities
Stellarium
Turn your screen or whiteboard into a planetarium with free software that plots stars in the sky.
Connect with Your Peers
Future Teacher Question
May 08, 2012
Megan Zeigler says, “I am currently in college studying to be a high school social sciences teacher. I have spent this semester observing classrooms. One of my biggest fears about teaching is having students ask questions in class about my content area and not knowing the answer. How, as a teacher, do you deal with this without looking uneducated and losing credibility with your students?”
May 08, 2012
Kate Ortiz says, “Students who are taught with respect and enthusiasm will grow to understand that even teachers don't know everything. Laughing Here are some suggestions that have worked for me. 1. When you have a job, find the standards/benchmarks/curriculum that you are expected to teach. They will guide you to what you most need to know and you can develop expertise in those specific areas. For example, when I taught 6th grade social studies, part of the curriculum was the bushmen of the Kalahari desert…”
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Featured Works4Me Tip
Homemade Offices
Ms. Wimmer made her own study carrels from recycled materials. Learn about the inexpensive way she created privacy barriers using only cardboard boxes and pretty contact paper.
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Classroom Superhero
Recognize a teacher by nominating them as a classroom superhero, or just cheer them on.
Priority Schools Campaign
Turning around lower-performing schools (Priority Schools) will transform the lives of tens of thousands of students.
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Ask the Expert
You can't teach a class that's out of control. But Kate Ortiz, our classroom management expert with more than 30 years of experience, may be able to help. Describe your situation and you’ll have an answer within 24 hours.
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