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Train-the-Trainer: Color Me Learning

Stephen Hudak, one of our ezine readers, submitted this simple idea which works to ...
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Remember Humor for Memory Retention

My memories of second grade are fuzzy except for two specific recollections. One is being ...
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Technology in Professional Development is Key

Jim Gates is fond of quoting from Camelot: "If you want to be happy, learn something." As a ...
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A – Z School Improvement Planning Team Challenge

Activity: Teacher Training Closer Purpose: Many schools throughout the nation are required ...
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Two Engaging Closure and Review Activities

Vocab Jingles When learning specialized vocabulary, divide students up into small teams. Be ...
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Transforming Tests so Kids Beg for More

Summer’s over and the crash, clanging and rumble of lockers, desks and students is heard in ...
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Train-the-Trainer Tip: Mix it Up

Utilizing partners and small groups during training is one of the keys to making it ...
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Teaching from Tinseltown

Short movie clips from Tinsel town are useful for teaching because they evoke emotions and ...
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Teaching Activity: I’m Drawn to You

Sample Standard: Understanding that a magnet attracts only iron and certain other metals.
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Observe the Invisible: Reveal Students’ Thinking

Imagine having to learn a new sport when the players who already know the game are wearing ...
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Teaching Activity: Mystery Word

This activity was submitted by Carole Pankow, South St. Paul Junior High, Minn., who uses it ...
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Train-the-Trainer Tip: Pass the Toilet Paper

Try this opening activity in your next staff development session and challenge the teachers ...
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