Guidelines for Behavioral Observations The guidelines outlined in this article will be helpful in performing a thorough behavioral...		Promoting Social Development for Students with Autism Background information on four approaches that have commonly been used to promote social...
Seating Arrangements The basic seating configurations for a classroom are described.		Behavioral Contracting: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior This behavior management technique involves using behavior contracts to prevent poor behavior.
First Day at the Elementary Level Prepare yourself for your first day teaching at the elementary level with these ideas,...		Teaching English-Language Learners with Learning Difficulties Practical information and guidelines for those working in districts or schools that provide...
What Can Teachers Do To Help a Child with AD/HD? Learn how you can adapt curriculum, promote on-task behavior in the classroom, and provide...		Using Mad Libs® in the Classroom: Nouns (Gr. 4-6) Focus on regular and irregular plurals, common and proper nouns, possessives, and pronouns.
O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" Find the full text of the classic short story by O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi." This is an...		Groundhog Day: Hand Shadows Fun Groundhog Day activities for the classroom and playground.
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder These two stories by Richard Peck offer a lively picture of the depression years in small-town...		Journaling Learn how to incorporate journaling in your classroom. Teachers can use journaling as a kind of...
Catch Them Being Good: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior This behavior management technique includes ways to focus on the good behavior a child...		Map Library – Activities These printable mapping activities are sure to keep your students engaged in learning...
Behavior Management: Locus of Control Understand the difference between praise and encouragement and when to use each method as a...		Educating Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Tips to help you ensure deaf and hard-of-hearing students are learning in your classroom.
Differentiated Curriculum: A Successful Experience Differentiated curriculum is individualized to meet the diverse needs of all the students in...		Know the Presidents Review facts about U.S. presidents, a great worksheet to use during the presidential elections...
Six Tips for Dealing with ADD Students Learn practical, easy-to-implement ideas for dealing with ADD students.		How to Weight Rubrics: Part Four in a Five-Part Series Share an article that shows how you can apply weights to different criteria, making some...