What Is Cooperative Learning, and What Does It Do? Cooperative learning is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students...		Tough Love: How to Work with a Disruptive Student You're a teacher challenged with a difficult student. You've tried being nice and not so nice,...
The Story of Ferdinand Activities Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who follows his...		Insects Bulletin Board Encourage educational conversation about insects with this ladybug bulletin board.
Orphan Boy This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely...		Direct Skill Instruction for Students with Autism This article identifies social skills that need to be developed with autistic students and the...
Structure of learner-centered classrooms A description of learner-centered classrooms can be found on this page.		Key Instructional Principles to Use with English-Language Learners A list of several key instructional principles that can be used with English-language learners...
Multiple Intelligences Activities Eight multiple intelligences are outlined along with teaching tips and fun activities.		The Teacher from the Black Lagoon Use these lessons and activities to supplement lessons centered around The Teacher from the...
"Frere Jacques" Translations Connect music and foreign languages with this resource. You will find the French song "Frere...		Charlotte's Web: Chapter One Read the first chapter of Charlotte's Web.
Glossary of Internet Acronyms and Emoticons The acronyms abbreviate common phrases and slang we're all familiar with, and the emoticons...		Student Orientation Learn some general rules about what makes a great teacher. This advice is especially useful for...
How Students Learn Discover the laws of learning and how students use the knowledge they acquire in the classroom....		Geometry Geometry is the study of two- and three-dimensional figures. It includes defining the different...
Writing Conferences The writing conference is a one-on-one strategy, that takes place between the student writer...		Analyzing Data Data analysis is the process of interpreting the meaning of the data we have collected,...
Room Arrangement Arrangement of class space is crucial when dealing with disruptive students and important to...		Measurement Activities & Exercises This professional development resource will help you understand why measurement matters, so you...