Teaching is a profession you can study and plan for, but is something you can’t fully prepare for except by just diving right in. An anonymous teacher gave us these insightful reflections on what surprised them and what they found to be unexpected in their classroom: “In the first few years I couldn't envision it [...]
There are different challenges that come with teaching each grade level. Here are some tips directly from teachers on how they manage their middle school classes. Establish your expectations and teaching procedures Think about how papers and assignments will be distributed in your classroom. How will they be organized? How will students turn things in? [...]
Attempting to work, think, and innovate in a stale environment can be an incredibly difficult task for anyone. Going day-to-day in the same room can make you lose interest and passion in what you’re doing. That’s why getting a change of scenery is so important! Placing yourself into a new, stimulating environment can be one [...]
Test anxiety is something that unfortunately affects many students. The fear of not knowing the right information and the fear of failing can be paralyzing. In turn, this can cause students to score lower on an exam even though they may know the course material. To help lower test anxiety in your classroom, try having [...]
They say that movies are never as good as the books. Do you agree? Check out this great list of 15 books that have been made into movies and cast your vote! The Road Their Eyes Were Watching God Cloud Atlas The Book Thief Divergent The [...]
They say that movies are never as good as the books. Do you agree? Check out this great list of 15 books that have been made into movies and cast your vote! Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Inkheart Enders Game The Maze Runner The Chronicles [...]
Have your students read these books and then watch the movie adaptation! This can be a great classroom discussion. Charlotte's Web The Polar Express Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Lorax Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Stuart Little Ella Enchanted BFG [...]
We are very excited to be hosting a free four-part live webinar series with Dr. W. Allen Richman, Senior Director for Research for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education! All registrants will receive a free 6-month trial of Apperson’s cloud-based assessment solution, DataLink Ascend, and a lucky ten attendees will receive a free year-long [...]
The first day of school is quickly approaching, and it can be intimidating to meet your new group of students. It’s a busy and hectic time of the year, and getting all your ducks in a row can be a challenge. Sara VanderWel is an elementary school teacher who understands this problem and has created [...]
The first day of class is right around the corner, and finding the right way to welcome your new students can sometimes be difficult. Check out this fun list of "punny" classroom giveaways for some inspiration! Don't forget to enter our giveaway, we're gifting two teachers with a set of 36 punny welcome gifts on [...]
