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This interview outlines how games can be used in math to differentiate instruction and provide helpful methods for learning math.

How Math Games Can Help Target Key Instruction Areas

Dr. Nanci Smith talks about the use of math games to differentiate instructions and reinforce skills.

Great ideas for woodturning projects, how-to-instructional videos

This article provides some information and resources on how to use the best practices available for math instruction.

Rather than stressing memorization and repetitive exercises, the Mathnasium Method of math instruction focuses on first helping children develop an intuitive idea of how numbers work and learning how to do math mentally. Included: Some examples of Mathnasium exercises.

Rather than stressing memorization and repetitive exercises, the Mathnasium Method of math instruction focuses on first helping children develop an intuitive idea of how numbers work and learning how to do math mentally. Included: Some examples of Mathnasium exercises. I feel this is an excellent validation for making the changes necessary in Math instruction. Interesting read...

Classroom managment is procedures, strategies, and instructional techniques teachers use to manage student behavior and learning activities. Effective classroom managment is conducive to teaching and learning.

Grammar Bytes! Grammar Instruction with Attitude. Includes detailed terms, interactive exercises, handouts, PowerPoints, and more!

math help portal. Has interactive instructions and resources for educators, students and parents.

Instructional Videos for Science Projects

In this blog, I talk about educational technology, educational theory, educational pedagogy, and other topics related to these. I teach Physics and EMS classes, so some times I'll talk about those specific areas. I'll also discuss 21st Century Skills and Education. I explore free educational technology resources, ways to integrate technology into the classroom, professional development, project based learning, and tips and resources for new teachers.

LOTS of cool, innovative ideas!

Mentoring Minds is an educational publishing company that develops K-12 instructional materials to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Experienced educators create the materials based on research and cover topics such as critical thinking, differentiated learning, instructional strategies, classroom management and more.

New approach for science,math instruction

This is an article that details how vocabulary is linked to reading comprehension.

A strong vocabulary is an important part of reading comprehension. According to Drs. Isabel Beck and Margaret McKeown ( Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction), children should add about 2,000-3,500 words annually to their reading vocabulary. But did you know that students learn 85 percent of those new words indirectly, as they interact with language and text?

I teach kids to crochet and I have found several free patterns here as well as instructions

EducationWorld is pleased to present this professional development resource shared by Dr. Jane Bluestein, an expert in relationship-building, positive school climate and effective instruction. Like boundaries, choices are motivational tools that encourage young people's cooperation through empowerment. Choices build responsibility and commitment, communicate the teacher's respect for students' needs and preferences and can encourage students to perform a particular behavior.

A project based learning method is a comprehensive approach to instruction. Your students participate in projects and practice an interdisciplinary array of skills from math, language arts, fine arts, geography, science, and technology. "The collaborative nature of the investigation enhances all of these valuable experiences ...

This site creates a rubric/checklist for a student project.

Columbia Elementary's school motto is "Together We Can!" Together principal Lori Musser and staff members have adopted initiatives such as after-school clubs and intensive reading instruction to help students achieve. Included: Learn about Columbia's "Great Expectations" for students! "Our mission is clear at Columbia Elementary School," says principal Lori Musser.

Are you spending as much class time squelching skirmishes and fighting for students' attention as you are on fractions and essays? The book Rules in School can help you regain instructional time by developing class rules and consequences for infractions at the start of the year.