Student-Generated Rubrics: Part Five in a Five-Part Series Distribute an article that describes how to create student-inspired rubrics.		Parent/Teacher Relations Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher relationships.
Articles of Confederation Distribute an article that details the first constitutional agreement made between the original...		Introduction to Mariachi Music Use this article as a reference for introducing your students to mariachi music.
Readers Theatre Readers Theatre is an oral reading activity that invites children to become the characters in...		Considerations for Social Interaction with Autistic Students Take these considerations into account when preparing autistic students for social interaction.
Getting Parents Involved Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom year round as an important positive step in...		A Midsummer Night's Dream With themes of love and friendship, your students will enjoy studying Shakespeare's comedy,...
Adapt Lessons to Reach All Students An overview of six curricular design issues that help ensure appropriate inclusive teaching.		Guide to Citing Online Sources How to format citations for Web sources.
Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States.		First Day at the Elementary Level Prepare yourself for your first day teaching at the elementary level with these ideas,...
Alternative Assessment Techniques Distribute an article that explains four alternative ways to assess your students' reading...		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...
Professional Portfolios for Teachers Learn how to create a professional portfolio that accurately showcases your talents as an...		Gatsby Symbols A list of important symbols from The Great Gatsby.
Reading Buddies Set up a "reading buddies" program with your students by pairing older and younger students...		Of Plymouth Plantation Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth...
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of the vote by...		Charting and Reinforcing Behaviors This behavior management article includes two handy charts to track student behavior as well as...