Monthly Archives: November 2009
Introducing Poetry: Makin’ it Cool with Music
by Elizabeth Cossick M.Ed. The first year I introduced poetry to a class of too-cool-for-school eighth graders, I was optimistic…but skeptical. I had grand visions of unearthing a poetic genius from this unlikely crew, and I just knew that they … Continue reading
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Filed under Motivation, Poetry, Teaching
Cookie Math: A Yummy Way to Teach Counting
by Cortney Pope (who just earned a $35 gift card for submitting this idea to editor@schoolbox.com) Comment on this post (just click “Leave a Comment” above) and you could win a $20 School Box gift card. Two comments each week … Continue reading
Filed under Math, Motivation, Teaching
Turn a read-aloud into a think-aloud
Comment on this post to receive a $20 School Box gift card. One comment will win–no strings attached! Quick question: Parents, do you read aloud to your children? Teachers, do you read aloud to your class? Chances are, you just … Continue reading
Filed under comprehension, Reading, reading aloud, Teaching
Easy Money. And We Mean EASY.
Thanks for reading this online newsletter for teachers and parents! Because they are committed to supporting our vibrant online community of educators and parents, The School Box sponsors a $20 gift card giveaway to two people who comment on our … Continue reading
Do you have any good ideas? We’ll trade you $$ for them!
Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, you undoubtedly have a few tricks up your sleeve for working with children. Maybe it’s a favorite activity while riding in the car or a fun game you play to reinforce good behavior. … Continue reading
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Practical Tips for Increasing Reading Comprehension
Part two in a two-part series by Dr. Connie H. Hebert Comment on this post to be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card and a book from On The Mark Press. What are some ways we can … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, comprehension, Reading
Tips for Teachers and Parents of “Falling” Readers
Part one in a two-part series by Dr. Connie H. Hebert Comment on this post to be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card and a copy of a book from On The Mark Press. Many of us … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Reading
