Parent Communication Tips for Teachers
We all know that effective parent communication is an essential part of being a teacher. It not only helps build strong relationships with parents and
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Author: kacietravis@theefficientclassroom.com
Classroom Ideas to Ring in the New Year
New Year Ideas for Secondary Students Welcome to the new year and to a new semester! I love a fresh start and what the new
World’s Best Pencil Procedure
The Pencil Wars Are you frustrated by the lack of success with your pencil procedure? I was! Until I discovered the world’s best pencil procedure
Holidays in the Secondary Math Classroom
I love a good holiday celebration! I love the excitement and sense of joy surrounding a holiday. But as a secondary math teacher, the days
Formative Assessments
Formative assessments. That’s the answer to questions like, “What can I do to increase student achievement?” or “How can I improve my classroom instruction?” when
Easy Recipes for Busy Teachers
“What is for dinner?” The question that I hate most. That’s the one. Especially after a long day of answering a million questions and making
Engagement Strategies for the Classroom
I was talking with a friend the other day about how sometimes things that may seem like old news or obvious to one teacher could
Back-to-School Toolkit for Secondary Teachers
The first few days of the school year are the most crucial for a successful year. We have all heard how important it is to
Resources for Teaching Geometry
Does your school district provide teachers with adequate resources for teaching Geometry? Do they provide a textbook to use as a teaching resource? I did
End of Year Teacher Fun
End of Year Teacher Fun Teacher Superlative Awards I just looked through the school calendar, the student play schedule, the baseball schedule, and the swim