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10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew
I was recently asked what 10 things I wish teachers knew by a friend looking to share the answer with undergrad teaching candidates. So, here is my list: The…
10 Most Popular Visuals of 2016!
Our 10 Most Popular Visuals of 2016! 1. 5 Alternatives to Reading Logs 2. 7 Ideas for Student Reflection 3. Questions We Should Be Asking Students 4. 5 Academic Skills…
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A 5 Day Plan to Improve: Classroom Culture
Looking to improve classroom culture? Try this 5 day plan!
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7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be avoided by educators looking to make an impact in their…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use this visual to find specific strategies which can help you…
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Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing as the perfect lesson, the perfect day in school, or…
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5 Ways to Improve Classroom Culture
Taking time to establish a positive classroom culture is one of the most important things you can do at the start of the school year! Try these strategies for…
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#BackToSchool 2016
Many of you will start school soon, and some of you have already started back. At Four O'Clock Faculty, we think the beginning of the new school year is…
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Thank You Pixar
My family loves Pixar movies. Ever since seeing the original Toy Story, and reading Ed Catmull's book Creativity Inc., I have tried to learn about Pixar's process and apply the…
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Jason, Please Sit Down
In my second year as a fifth grade teacher, I had a student named Jason. I started the school year not knowing much about him. While I had reviewed…