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5 Tips for Teaching Effective Discussion

Posted on July 23, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching today’s youth to be effective communicators can seem impossible at times. We have a generation of vocal, opinionated individuals who often lack the ability to eloquently discuss their thoughts and ideas. While teaching effective discussion skills may not be...Read More

5 Great Tips for Teaching Social Studies

Posted on July 9, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

When we are teaching courses in the Social Studies department, it is often challenging to find the most effective way to introduce students to the course and the content. Teaching skills and Social Studies fundamentals in the first few class...Read More

Seating Charts in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on August 8, 2017July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Classroom organization is one of the first things that come to mind at back to school time. Desk or seating chart arrangement, along with ideas and planning for behavior management are priorities. A good seating chart template can be the...Read More

Easy Collaboration-Building Icebreaker Ideas for the First Day of School

Posted on August 6, 2017July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Starting off the school year on the right foot is important for students, but also for teachers. If you begin by teaching collaboration-building skills as soon as students enter the classroom on the first day, you will help to set...Read More

Back to School Shopping Tips to Save Time & Money

Posted on August 10, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

It's almost back to school time, which for teachers means it's time to go shopping! Of course, you need your staples, and most of those can be found at your local Walmart, Target or Office store. But some things can...Read More

A Back to School Resource Linky: Secondary Edition!

Posted on August 2, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

It's almost time to meet and greet your classes for the new school year, and the Secondary Sellers of TeachersPayTeachers would like to help you be prepared! Jump through this linky to find our best selling resources and our prize...Read More

Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Posted on July 20, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Summer vacation was wonderful! We traveled the U.S. and Europe, and wrapped it up with a super visit with my daughter and grandbaby! But now, it's time to get back to work. Now, take into consideration that I always think...Read More

Bright Ideas Blog Hop: Who Do You Know?

Posted on July 18, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Years ago, new teachers could walk into a school building and begin teaching on the first day of school without any assistance or introduction. All that has changed! With the ever changing requirements for teaching and the increasing demands for...Read More

Bright Ideas Blog Hop: Meeting Students at the Door for Classroom Management

Posted on June 20, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

One of the most popular books for classroom management over the past few decades was Wong and Wong's The First Days of School. While this book was not as relevant for middle and high school classrooms, it still offered great...Read More

Super Secondary Labor Free Labor Day Blog Hop

Posted on August 25, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Whether you start back to school after Labor Day, or you have already been in the classroom for weeks, you need a break from the stress of starting off the school year! To help you be "Labor Free" this Labor...Read More