The Democracy Project Come play again later! Come play again tomorrow! Top Proven Classroom Management Tips - Elementary Education Degree Teaching is tough job, no doubt about it. And working with young children can be a little overwhelming at times, especially when class sizes are large. But many seasoned educators have a sixth sense when it comes to classroom management—what works and what doesn’t—and thankfully, many of their strategies are available on the web and in print to help other teachers achieve the same success. Tip #1: Establish classroom rules immediately and enforce them consistently. Establish rules on the first day of class, and always follow through on the specified rewards for achievement and consequences for misbehavior. Tip #2: Set logical rules and consequences. Keep the goal of learning in mind and make sure students know why the rules are what they are: “We walk instead of running in the hallway because we want to make sure that everyone is safe.” Tip #3: Use positive instead of negative language. “Be prepared” instead of “Don’t forget your pencil.” Not all students learn at the same pace. [tsl]
Congress for Kids Elementary Math Games Kids love to play games, and they can often learn so much through playing. If you are looking for free elementary math games that your children or students can play online, then you have come to the right place. The games are organized by topic and grade level. Addition Games Adding whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and signed numbers. Subtraction Games Subtracting whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers. Multiplication Math Games Multiplying one-digit, two-digit, and larger whole numbers, as well as decimals, fractions, and integers. Place Value Games Kids will learn the place value in whole numbers and decimals. Counting to 5 Pirate Game Play this fun game to practice counting to 5. Money Games Learn about counting money and change, sales tax, simple and compound interest. Decimal Games Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. Fraction Games Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. Geometry Games Classify different plane and three dimensional geometric figures.
The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) The right to vote is fundamental to democracy. When we vote we choose which parties and people we consider best represent our opinions in the Riksdag, municipalities, county councils and European Parliament. Different issues are decided at different levels. Photo: Lars Brundin, Scanpix. For many years just small sections of society had the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Wealth, income and gender all determined whether or not you could vote. Photo: Riksdagens arkiv. Today, everyone who has reached the age of 18 and is a Swedish citizen can vote in parliamentary elections. Photo: Camilla Svensk. Expressing one's thoughts and feelings is a human right and a central aspect of democracy. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer, Scanpix. Freedom of the press is also a democratic right. Photo: Roger Turesson, Scanpix. The principle of public access to official documents gives us considerable opportunity to follow what the Riksdag, theGovernment and public agencies do. Photo: Stefan Frank Jensen, Scanpix.
How to Introduce Your Class Rules (Grades K-6) A well-founded set of class rules has the power to make any school year great. Great teachers know that rules make learning possible and work hard to choose them. Follow these tips for coming up with the right rules for your class and implementing them. Keep It Simple Because rules are meant to serve students, they should be logical and straightforward enough that they make sense after minimal explanation. If a rule is confusing and/or its purpose unclear, your students will have trouble practicing it. Don't overdo it. Choosing Between General and Class-Specific Rules Most teachers tend to follow a similar roadmap for rule-setting: Briefly highlight student preparedness, outline what being respectful of others and school property looks like, and set behavioral expectations during instruction. There is nothing wrong with having rules similar to those of other teachers. Sample General Rules There are some rules that can be applied to every classroom. Sample Class-Specific Rules
U.S. House of Representatives Meet the Clerk Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, was the second woman to serve as an officer of the House when she previously served as Clerk from 2005–2007. Learn more about Ms. Glossary Hover your mouse over a word highlighted in blue to see its definition, or view the full list. For Teachers Looking to bring the U.S. 20 Classroom Management Strategies Paper airplanes fly across the room. Students race between desks. You can’t get a word in, as they yell over you. It doesn’t have to be this dramatic, like a movie scene you’d watch in a media literacy lesson, but poor classroom management will almost assuredly elevate your stress and burnout rates. Unfortunately, 2006 research indicates that teachers overwhelmingly report lack of professional development support in improving classroom management. Available as a downloadable list to keep at your desk, below are 20 research-backed classroom management strategies and techniques. Use the ones that best appeal to your situation and teaching style. Universal classroom management strategies 1. Make a habit of demonstrating behavior you want to see, as many studies show that modeling effectively teaches students how to act in different situations. A straightforward way to model certain behaviors is holding a mock conversation with an admin, other teacher or student helper in front of the class. 2.
Types of Government - Civics for kids Gully cricket is popular amongst young boys in India. They just troop into a street with little traffic outside their homes and start hitting the ball with the bat. Now, there are a number of ways in which this can be organized. When only one boy brings a bat, he rules. He keeps batting even when he gets out and he lets his close friends also bat or as long as they want. If he wants to end the game, he simply walks away with the bat. Sometimes all the cricket equipment – bat, ball, stump, gloves, etc is contributed by all. Sometimes there is a coach. If we think of these teams as forms of government and of course you have to imagine that there are extremely many boys playing in the street, then the ‘bossy bully’ is a dictatorship; ‘just friends’ is a socialist government and or could even be a democracy depending on how you look at it; a ‘big brother’ is totalitarian and if one of the players owns the street where the boys are playing, it would be a monarchy. What happens here?
Top 12 Proven Classroom Management Tips » Elementary Education Degree Teaching is tough job, no doubt about it. And working with young children can be a little overwhelming at times, especially when class sizes are large. But many seasoned educators have a sixth sense when it comes to classroom management—what works and what doesn’t—and thankfully, many of their strategies are available on the web and in print to help other teachers achieve the same success. Tip #1: Establish classroom rules immediately and enforce them consistently. Establish rules on the first day of class, and always follow through on the specified rewards for achievement and consequences for misbehavior. Tip #2: Set logical rules and consequences. Keep the goal of learning in mind and make sure students know why the rules are what they are: “We walk instead of running in the hallway because we want to make sure that everyone is safe.” Tip #3: Use positive instead of negative language. “Be prepared” instead of “Don’t forget your pencil.” Not all students learn at the same pace.
27 Instagram-Worthy Teacher Hacks Whether it’s a genius repurposing of an everyday item, another dollar-store find, or a perfectly affordable way to organize your classroom, there’s nothing like proven teacher hacks to save you time and money. Here is a roundup of some of our favorite Instagram-worthy teacher hacks straight from the source: you. 1. Turn your collaboration desk into a dry-erase board. This teacher says, “It’s amazing what five dollars can do,” and we definitely agree! 2. These are so genius. 3. This teacher uses photo boxes you can buy from Michaels to store and organize her task cards. 4. Avoid numbering your devices with stickers that can leave an icky residue. 5. Homeworkopoly might be one of the most genius things we’ve seen this year. 6. This will get you through those long days. 7. When the light is on, there is absolutely no blurting out. 8. With minimal sewing skills, you can make mitts that are extra kid friendly. 9. 10. Because you can never find a paper clip when you need one. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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