The Real Reasons Teachers SHOULD Batch Their Lesson Plans

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Less Stress Lesson Planning for Teachers

You may not like it, but you have to do it. It is one of the cornerstones of your job as an educator. What am I talking about? I’m talking about lesson planning. Lesson planning is one of the essential ways to ensure your students’ success. These strategic plans help to guide your students through the wonders of the educational journey.

However, the process of creating lesson plans can often be time-consuming and stressful, leaving teachers with little time for themselves. It can make you exhausted just thinking about it. Thankfully, there is a better way. Lesson planning doesn’t have to be hard or tedious. Instead, batch create your lesson plans. Why should you batch your lesson plans? The real reason teachers should batch their lesson plans is because it can cut the time you spend planning in half by batch creating those lesson plans.

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Ultimate Guide to Getting Students Excited About Reading

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Igniting a Love for Reading

Getting students excited about reading is not just about teaching them how to read. It’s about instilling a lifelong love for books and nurturing their intellectual curiosity. Reading is important. It impacts all disciplines from math to dance. So, let’s discuss some practical strategies to help get your students excited about reading and ignite a passion for life-long reading.

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The Best Colors to Use in Your Home Office

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The Best Colors to Enhance Productivity and Creativity

Creating a productive and inspiring home office is crucial for any teacher who works from home. Things like furniture, lighting, and organization play significant roles in shaping the ideal workspace. But, let’s not forget colors! The choice of colors can also greatly impact one’s mood, focus, and overall well-being. So, before you finish designing your home office, be sure to pick out the best colors to optimize productivity and creativity.

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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of Teaching in 2023?

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Examining the Pros and Cons Teaching

Teaching is a profession that has the power to shape young minds and influence the future of our society. It offers a sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students. However, like any profession, teaching comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. But, sometimes those challenges out way the rewards. In this comprehensive post, I will delve into the world of education. I will explore the highs and lows of teaching and see if teaching is still worth it in 2023.

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The Best Classroom Management Strategies and Procedures

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Whether you’re a newbie teacher fresh out of college or a seasoned educator with years of experience, effective classroom management remains an essential key to your success. The following are the strategies that I have used in my own classroom over the last 20 years. These are practical tips and procedures that you can use to help your classroom thrive. So, let’s dive right in to classroom management strategies and procedures that will help lead your class to success!

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How to Activate Students' Prior Knowledge:

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A Practical Pathway to Enhanced Learning

As educators, we are all aware of the significant impact that prior knowledge has on students’ learning experiences. Activating prior knowledge is the process of connecting new information to what students already knows. It is creating a strong foundation for students’ learning process. It also helps teachers to create meaningful, memorable activities for students. By tapping into students’ existing mental frameworks, we can cultivate a more engaged and participative classroom environment. The following are strategies to help activate students’ prior knowledge.

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A New Teacher's Guide to Relieving Anxiety

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Eliminating First Day of School Jitters

I was excited and nervous at the same time. This was the moment I had worked so hard for. All that studying. All those days when I had to give up hanging out with my friends. My palms were sweaty, but I wasn’t going to let my new students know how nervous I was!

The first day of school is an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience. For new educators stepping into their classrooms for the first time, it’s completely normal to feel both anticipation and anxiety. Even as a veteran teacher, I still get nervous sometimes. So, fear not! We’ll discuss ways that you can alleviate the first day of school jitters.

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The Ultimate Guide to Increasing Student Engagement

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7 Hooks to Increase Classroom Engagement

You want it. I know you do. It’s increased student engagement. So, how do you get your students to become more excited about the lessons in which you are teaching them? In this comprehensive guide to increasing student engagement, we’re going to explore how you can create hooks that will captivate your students’ attention and make you into a motivational guru.

We all know that getting students engaged and excited about learning can be a bit of a challenge. The distractions of the digital age, short attention spans, and the constant bombardment of information can make it tough to keep students focused. But fear not, because we have a secret weapon – the art of the “hook.” A well-crafted hook can grab your students’ attention, spark their curiosity, and set the stage for a successful learning experience.

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Teaching Students How to Use Context Clues

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Enhancing Comprehension using Context Clues

They are all around us. They peek at us from the pages of books. And, they even pop up on our favorite television shows. What are they? They are unknown words. As avid readers know, encountering unfamiliar words can be a common occurrence. At times, we might not have access to a dictionary or a quick way to look up the meaning. So, it’s context clues to the rescue! Let’s explore practical strategies you can use to teach your students how to use context clues.

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Meaningful Ways to Teach September 11 in Your Classroom

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September 11th is a day of solemn remembrance, marking one of the most tragic events in modern history. As educators, it is our responsibility to teach our students about this significant day while fostering empathy, compassion, and critical thinking. By engaging our students in thoughtful and meaningful activities, we can help them understand the impact of September 11^th, and its relevance in today’s world. The following are going to be some various activities that you can do in your classroom to teach your students about September 11th.

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