Archive for the 'Teacher Tips' Category

Elementary School Teacher Tips

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

As you start your first year as an elementary school teacher, on the top of your list of things to do should be, “Get to know the support staff.” That is anyone you will call on for help during the year. Of course the principals are important, but who are you going to call when [...]

10 Tips for New Math Teachers

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Starting out as a new teacher can be intimidating and even frightening. Some basic tips may help to eliminate the stress and anxiety from teaching a class of children. Students will give their trust easily if they like you.
Don’t be too serious
Every new thing is kind of scary, so when you have [...]

How to support your Child’s Teacher

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

A teacher’s job is more demanding and complex than it used to be. Far from being merely educators, teachers wear many hats that include the role of parent, social worker, and nurse.
Nowadays instructors must not only teach a subject in their classrooms, they have to observe children for health concerns, safety factors, and abuse issues [...]

Ideas for teaching your child the alphabet

Friday, September 25th, 2009

With today’s emphasis on pre-kindergarten reading readiness, many parents are finding that they need to teach the ABC’s to their children, so that they can enter preschool ready to begin reading. Fortunately, these ideas for teaching your children the alphabet will help you get them up to speed quickly and easily.
One easy tried and true [...]