A Short Historical Overview of Halloween: October 31st was the New Year’s Eve of the Celts who lived in Britain and northern Europe around 2,000 years ago. On that night they would gather with their priests, called Druids. They feasted and told stories of their ancestors. The Celts believed that the spirits of those who … Continue reading Halloween Activities
Here is a fun, engaging activity to teach your students about the upcoming elections. Activity: You are the Candidate You are running for President of the United States in this upcoming presidential election year. You are going to represent the people you feel have been ignored or whose concerns you support. You intend to conduct … Continue reading Election Activities
Any experienced teacher will know good discipline does not just happen all at once. Managing student behavior is a learned skill, but classroom control will begin before the students even enter the classroom. Managing student behavior is no easy task. Each teacher will develop his or her own form of discipline. Remember that students need … Continue reading Tips for Managing Student Behavior
As a teacher, it is always a good idea to have interesting bulletin boards and displays around your room. These can satisfy a variety of needs, including the presentation of student work, the imparting of important information, and the reinforcement of key elements in the curriculum. Classroom Information Bulletin Boards Choose a bulletin board somewhere … Continue reading How to Use Bulletin Boards