Monthly Archives: December 2009
Study Tips for Students (Print This!)
Comment on this post and be entered to win one of several $20 gift cards from The School Box this month! Those seeking some help in their study skills will find it in these invaluable tips. Unplug. The Internet, video … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Study Skills, Test Prep
Positive Insights for Students, Part One (print this!)
Comment on this post and be entered to win one of several $20 gift cards from The School Box this month! Here’s a list of invaluable insights for students, which will prepare them for college and beyond. Print this for … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Motivation
Seasonal Similes: Teaching Similes with The Polar Express
Leave a wee little comment on this post and you could win one of several $20 School Box gift certificates this month! Every year around this time, it’s a constant battle to keep students’ attention, isn’t it? I mean, who … Continue reading
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Filed under Reading, reading aloud, Writing
Unique Assessments III: Reader’s Theater
Comment on this post and you could win a $20 School Box gift card this month! This is part three in a three-part series on unique assessment ideas. (Part one and part two can be found here and here.) Here … Continue reading
Filed under Assessments, Classroom Community, Cooperative Learning, Teaching
Unique Assessments: 3-D Projects
Comment on this post and you could win a $20 School Box gift card this month! This is part two in a three-part series on unique assessment ideas. While paper-and-pencil assessments have their place, children also need authentic, hands-on opportunities … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Assessments, Teaching, Writing
Unique Assessments: Beyond Multiple Choice
Comment on this post and you could win a $20 School Box gift card this month! While paper-and-pencil assessments have their place, children also need authentic, hands-on opportunities to showcase their learning. This three-part series will share some unique assessment … Continue reading
Filed under Academic Success, Assessments
Comment Winners!
Congratulations to the following “commenters” who were randomly selected to win a $20 School Box gift card, just for writing an itty bitty comment on one of our posts last month! Brittany Hall Dorothy Warrenmiller Donna Janet Watson Summer “Hey!” … Continue reading
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