Tips for the New (and Old) Teacher

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I often contribute to a blog for the The School Box teacher supply store, and was reading their latest blog roll. In it, a teacher-writer (don't you just LOVE that combo) gives four timeless tips for the teacher just starting her journey in this crazy, yet rewarding world of teaching.  But really, the tips aren't just for the new teacher; they are a sage reminder to keep things in perspective and remember the purpose of teaching.

Check out the article "Four Timely Reminders for All Educators" on The Learning Experience blog.

Benefits of Preschool

Don't let your child's preschool be a glorified baby sitter. Not only are the professionals way overqualified for such labels, but your preschooler is capable of so much learning.

Since you've likely noticed the brilliance in your own child, ensure that your child's preschool uses the day's time wisely. Sure, play time is important for youngsters as well, but your child should come home each day having learned something. Check out THIS ARTICLE for information on preschool curriculum activities.

Types of Science Projects

Sure, you know there are differences in science projects, but do you really know the difference? Check out THIS ARTICLE for information on the different types (I'll give you a clue: hands-on, research & record, observation, construction and demonstration). Read the article above for info on how to implement these types of projects into your classroom.

For more information on how to integrate cool science project into your classroom, check out the book pictured to the right Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book or the book with a project for every day of the year- 365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials.

Bulletin Board Title Tips

One of the most exciting (and daunting) things about becoming a teacher is creating new bulletin boards for the classroom on a regular basis. Sure, you could use those bulletin boards in a bag — not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that — but you coming up with your own theme and bulletin board captions lets you feed that creativity, and gives you a better sense of accomplishment.

Before slapping those letters on the board you'll need to consider some things like the overall size of your board and the length of your caption, as well as the colors on your board. Check out THIS ARTICLE of mine giving info on how to get that bulletin board title looking just right!