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How to Write an Effective Summary
Effective reading skills helps students synthesize information in chunks for writing a good summary of an article or essay.
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How New Teachers Can Manage a Classroom
Successfully managing a classroom include implementing simple systems that result in controlling student misbehavior.
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Time Management Tips for Busy Teachers
Time management tips help teachers establish a working planning schedule so they can plan for their students' success.
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Strategies for Teaching ELLs Effectively
In order to cater to ELLs, teachers need to assess what they know and how to use this information to customize or plan instruction for them.
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Language Scaffolds for Young ESL Learners
By using language scaffolds, teachers provide more opportunities for ELLs to engage in vocabulary learning and comprehension of a new read-aloud.
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Strategies for Differentiating Instruction
By using teaching strategies for differentiation, teachers are more likely to appeal to various levels of reading and learning styles with their English language learners
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How Teachers Can Collaborate on Assessment
When teachers collaborate on assessment, they are more likely to target the areas of instruction that will most benefit their English language learners.
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Oral Diagnostic Assessments for ELLs
Oral diagnostic assessment is an effective way for teachers to assess the reading abilities of their ELLs in addition to provide instructional support for struggling ELLs
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Adapting Educational Standards for ELLs
When English language learners struggle with the reading proficiency standard, teachers need to rethink how to adapt educational standards to feasible reading activities.
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How To Use Mapping Strategies After a Test
Using mapping strategies after a test can lead to improved instruction as teachers aim to engage their learners more effectively.
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Organizational Tools for First Days of School
The first days of school should include effective pre-assessments which determine how to plan successful lessons around students' academic needs.
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Modification Reading Strategies for New Teachers
Teachers can use modification strategies to create reading assignments which provide the instructional support struggling learners need to succeed.
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Reflective Journals Build Effective Instruction
A reflective learning log helps teachers cope more effectively with difficult classroom situations as they build confidence in their instruction.
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Meeting K-12 Instructional Goals
Once teachers discover the areas of learning that cause their students to struggle, they can target instructional goals and objectives to help them attain proficiency.
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Traditional Shavuot Recipes
Jewish holiday Shavuot traditions include eating dairy products such as cheesecakes and cream puffs which are grounded in honor of Moses receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai.
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How to Help K-2 ELLs Achieve Reading Proficiency
English language learners can greatly benefit from a balanced reading approach that incorporates oral instruction and encourages oral responses to reinforce meaning.
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Successful K-12 Reflective Learning Experiences
Reflective writing and learning help new teachers develop greater awareness of how they can engage their students more effectively in their instruction.
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Building Fluency for Struggling ELLs
Providing struggling English language learners with motivating texts not only enhances comprehension but reinforces vocabulary knowledge
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Ideas for Celebrating Israel Independence Day
Israel Independence Day is Israel's birthday. On this day, the Jewish people both in Israel and outside of Israel, remember the people who worked hard to build its nation
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Important Holiday Traditions of Shavuot
The rabbis said that the holiday of Shavuot was the happiest of all the Jewish holidays - perhaps because Shavuot is actually three important holidays in one.
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How to Foster Self-Esteem in Young Children
When teaching about feelings, parents can capitalize on teachable moments to foster self-esteem and coping skills in young children.
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New Teachers Use Twitter to Get Help and Advice
When using Twitter to network with other experienced teachers, new teachers can acquire professional support and advice.
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Successful Read-Aloud Experiences
By respecting the students' backgrounds, teachers can encourage important language developments during read-aloud experiences.
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Successful Classroom Management Systems
Still struggling with difficult students? Successful classroom management systems provide students with guidelines for becoming self-directed in their behavior.
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Making Authentic Instruction Fun
Making authentic instruction fun using real-life situations motivates and engages students to learn new skills.
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Successful Strategic Teaching Techniques
Successful strategic teaching techniques include enough engaging teaching techniques that put the focus on students' success right away.
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Differentiated Instruction for Struggling ELLs
For many struggling ELLs, differentiation techniques helps teachers connect written and and oral forms of instruction during critical stages of English language learning.
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Guidelines on How to Write a Clear Summary
How to write a clear summary depends on how well you are able to use critical reading skills.
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Supporting Struggling ELLs Using Collaboration
Collaborative teaching between ESL and general education teachers helps supports struggling primary school ELLs.
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Why Classroom Rules and Procedures Fall Apart
An effective classroom management plan helps prevent teachers' rules and procedures from falling apart so that effective learning conditions can take place.
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How to Create Stress-Free Teaching Goals
Differentiating between teaching goals and objectives is the first step to planning a successful teaching plan that is also stress-free.
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Fluency Building Strategies Using Easier Texts
Struggling ELLs need fluency building strategies in order to close the reading gap. Shorter texts with known vocabulary helps build up consolidated practice and exposure.
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Teaching the Theme of Hanukkah
Teaching the theme of Chanukah is a fun and appealing way to brighten your lesson plan.
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Open-Ended Activities in Mixed Ability Classes
ESL and general education teachers need to use open-ended activities that engage all learners in a full-class participation mode.
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Writing Techniques for Adult ESL Students
Teaching writing skills to adult ESL students is one of the hardest skills to teach. Pre-writing skills makes the writing process easier for writing an essay.
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Using Teacher Presence to Motivate Students
Motivating students to learn is how you use your teacher presence to "speak" to the students which can have favorable outcomes in terms of positive student learning.
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Easy to Prepare Holiday Cakes
Welcome the Christmas spirit with a quick easy to prepare pineapple upside-down recipe cake. A beautiful addition to any Christmas table.
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Quick Turkey Recipes for Thanksgiving
Two very different turkey dishes for Thanksgiving with lots of delectable vegetable flavor for this Thanksgiving season.
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Cranberry and Cornbread Thanksgiving Recipes
Complete your Thanskgiving table with some easy to make cranberry pie and cranberry stuffing and cornbread recipes.
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Oral Instruction for Young Struggling ELLs
Oral instruction helps teachers reinforce language skills for young ELLs that are in question in a general education or ESL group.
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Read Aloud Tips and Strategies
Effective read aloud time is all about creating a positive reading experience by using read aloud tips and strategies to engage a preschooler.
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Celebrating the Miracle of Chanukah
Each year in December, the Jewish holiday of Chanukah is celebrated. Here are some of the basics on the Chanukah story, traditions and symbols.
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Easy Thanksgiving Pot Roast Recipes
Cooking a pot chuck roast can be a little intimidating at first, but the secret is in browning the meat as shown in these easy Thanksgiving pot roast recipes.
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Setting Up a Collaborative Teaching Plan
Setting up a collaborative teaching plan is critical for coping with classroom management and lesson planning. The main question is how?
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Easy and Quick Pumpkin Dinner Recipes
Pumpkin is an important source of vitamins and minerals. These tasty pumpkin dinner recipes provide a high fiber source and more food intake for the same calorie count.
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Read-Alouds as Building Blocks of Early Literacy
Nurturing read-aloud time is about structuring uninterrupted reading time and fostering early reading experiences and skills.
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How to Make Healthy Kosher Salads
With more people eating kosher food, here are some quick healthy kosher salad recipes that can be easily prepared and make for any Jewish or non-Jewish table alike.
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Visualization Techniques and Self-Fulfillment
Visualization techniques help with the process of goal fulfillment. By analyzing their goals, people can generally improve one or more areas of life.
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The Jaguar: Rainforest's Most Endangered Species
The National Geographic Wildlife Conservation effort to save the Jaguar, an endangered species, is spearheaded by one man. The efforts continue despite its elusiveness.
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Explicit Phonic Instruction
An effective approach to reading instruction includes an explicit systematic teaching of phonemic awareness and phonics.
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How to Use Read-Alouds in Elementary School
More primary school teachers are using read-alouds to teach reading. Read-alouds also provide a springboard for oral instruction.
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Using Diagnostic Tests to Plan Lessons
Diagnostic tests are an important early intervention technique that helps with lesson planning for struggling readers.
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Massage Therapy Techniques as Healing Practices
Massage therapy helps treat mental and physical health related conditions. Energy experts find massage therapy is key for healing physical conditions.
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Using Feng Shui to Focus on Your Goals
Cleaning clutter of your home and work space, you move forward with your goals. The symbolic bagua and healing crystals of feng shui bring more energy into one's life.
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Ellen MacArthur: A World Champion Sailor
England's champion and world record sailor Ellen MacArthur, not only changed the male image of sailors, but she continues to be one of the world's fastest sailors.
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The Meaning of the Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashana, or the Jewish new year is an important day of the Jewish calender. The Jewish New Year is a holiday dedicated to reflection, prayer and penitence.
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Teaching ESL Students How to Write an Essay
The academic skills of writing an essay requires teaching ESL adult learners the three main parts: an introductory paragraph, a middle and a conclusion.
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Creating a Grading System
How can students become accountable for their test grades, quizzes, homework? A grading system helps students see that grades are also a reflection of their own efforts.
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Use K-W-L Technique in Reading Lessons
Strategic teaching using the K-W-L technique activates students' prior knowledge, which is important for engaging them during the stages of teaching reading.
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Using Work Cards for Struggling Readers
Work cards and performance forms help struggling students in a mixed ability class close their gaps in reading. Work cards enhance their pace, ability and interest.
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Ideas for Taking Classroom Attendance
New teachers need a good strategy for taking attendance. Calling out names at the start of class isn't effective.Other methods keep students involved, focused and on task
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Using Differentiated Teaching Strategies
How much time do you spend on differentiated teaching? By adapting instruction to cater to different levels, you will teach more effectively to a variety of students.
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Visualize Effective Teaching Strategies
New teachers using visualization teaching strategies ultimately improve in their classroom management and lesson planning. Visualization results in effective instruction.
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How to Structure a Lesson from Beginning to End
Structuring a lesson from beginning to end establishes a routine for students. Students will automatically become more focused on learning when they know what to expect.
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Working with Educational Standards
The No Child Left Behind Act has reinforced the value of applying state education standards. Find some tips on applying standards in your lessons.
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Summer Reading Activities
What can you do to motivate students to close the gaps during summer school reading? Summer reading for kids doesn't have to be tedious. Read on for some tips.
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Applying for Teaching Jobs
New to the process of applying for teaching jobs? What's the best way to find a teaching position? Read on for some answers.
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Interview Preparation for Teachers
Are you preparing for a teaching interview and need some advice? Read on for successful interview tips for teachers.
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Tips on Taking the Praxis Exam
What is the best way to prepare for the Praxis Reading Series of the National Teaching Exam? Read on to find out.
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Planning Classroom Resources
What kind of classroom and learning resources are you particularly lacking? The trick is keeping up with the kinds of resources you need. Be on the lookout.
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Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients need support and resources. Read on to learn about other caregiving activities for taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's.
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End of the Year Vocabulary Games
For smart end of the year planning, you'll need a handy bag of vocabulary games - especially for those last few days of school.
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ESL Teaching Certification
Are you up to date with ESL teacher requirements? Read on for some important information and procedures for ESL teaching certification.
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Motivating Small Groups To Learn
Are you short of ideas for motivating your small groups especially now that the end of the school year is here? Read on for some teaching tips.
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Inexpensive Student Gift Ideas
End of the year gifts do not have to be very unique or expensive. Here are some ideas for gifts to give your students that will fit your budget - all year round.
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Party Planning for Teachers
Stumped for teacher party ideas? Here are some ideas for some end of the school year party fun.
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End of the School Year Activities
So, your students want end of school year fun. What's the best way to plan end of the year activities?
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Teacher Certification in Texas
Students seeking teacher certification in Texas may need to reacquaint themselves with the lengthy procedures for state teaching credentials. Here are a few steps.
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Teacher Mentor, Teacher Coach
Classroom management can be a new teacher's worst nightmare. Teacher mentors can suddenly become a new teacher's best friend.
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Teachers Network and Share
Has working with other teachers become too stressful? Here's how to collaborate.
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National Teacher Exam Preparation
The results of the National Teacher Examination Series are used for certification. Here is an overview of testing requirements for Praxis testing series.
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Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Unsure of the teacher certification process and how it works in Pennsylvania? Here's a brief runaround on meeting teacher certification requirements.
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Teacher Certification
If you are a college student or graduate, here is an overview of the few types of preservice certification programs available for prospective teachers.
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Survive Teacher Observations
Classroom observations are stressful for all teachers, but with some helpful tips you too can survive them. You just need a little common sense.
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Matza Recipes
How will you prepare matza recipes during this eight day Jewish holiday? Check out these quick matza Passover recipes.
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Freelance Writing Employment
Tips on how to network with other freelance writers which can help bring freelance writing jobs when you least expect them.
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Free Ways to Support New Teachers
New teacher support can be found for free. Stop spending money on teacher's aids and other resources. Here are some online teacher resources that may work for you.
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Tips on Student Research Projects
Help motivate high school students by teaching them how to do a research project. Here are some tips to help you along.
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Greenwich Village Artists
Greenwich Village is the home to many artist hotspots. One of the biggest is still unknown to the general public. Read on to find out more.
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Celebrating the Passover Holiday
The Jewish holiday of Passover is just around the corner. Help your child understand more about this significant holiday with a few Passover activities and crafts.
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Resume Writing for Teachers
Teacher resume writing is really no different than regular resume writing. Here are a few tips to help you along.
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How to Plan a Lesson Unit
Learning how to plan a unit of lesson plans is a skill. Here are some tips to help you along.
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The Passover Sedar Night
The first Sedar night of Passover is just around the corner. What do you know about this major Jewish holiday?
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Staying on Kibbutz Guest Houses
Tourists are choosing more and more kibbutz guest houses and kibbutz hotels during thei trips to Israel. Read this article to find out the gems behind kibbutz life.
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First Year of Teaching
What grades should you try to teach during your first year of teaching? Here are some suggestions to help you start thinking.
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Best Summer Jobs for Teachers
Teaching? Tutoring? Summer Camp? What should you take during the summer? Here are some tips on which summer teaching jobs to take, and which ones you should reconsider.
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Tours to Israel
Here is a guide to help you plan your next trip to Israel.
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Teach Rules in Elementary School
Improved student performance happens as a result of implementing rules and procedures that you can implement and follow through.
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Information Gap Activities
Information gap activities work well in a variety of lesson plan activities such as vocabulary, reading comprehension and math activities.
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Effective Communication Methods
Here are some practical communication activities that help teachers listen more effectively.
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