Category Archives: Teaching Tips

4 Tips on Encouraging Healthy Habits for Kids

Incorporating fun physical outdoor games and indoor classroom exercises are great ways for teachers to encourage students to establish healthy habits. The National Health Education Standards & Common Core State Standards aim to support a whole-child approach to education-one that that ensures that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged in their learning. … Continue reading 4 Tips on Encouraging Healthy Habits for Kids »

Reading Strategies for ELL (English Language Learners)

As teachers receive more and more ESL/ELLs (English Language Learners) into their classrooms, it’s important that they learn to integrate them with the rest of their student population. The following reading strategies will help you with the process. Comprehensible instruction and opportunities for verbal interaction will motivate students to engage in learning and actively participate … Continue reading Reading Strategies for ELL (English Language Learners) »

5 Best Practices for Teaching Math

Hello again, it’s Staci from Let’s Teach Something! I’m so excited to be back with Teacher Created Resources again. I’m here this time to give you a little insight on some math practices that have best worked in my classroom. Here are my top 5 best practices for teaching math: In & Out Tickets, Scavenger … Continue reading 5 Best Practices for Teaching Math »

Writing Effective Report Card Comments on Behavior

When it comes to writing report card comments and progress reports, it can be challenging to find effective words to communicate the details of each student’s progress. When writing report card comments, remember to focus on the positive first. Comments on both academic and personal behaviors should be assessed and written in a report card … Continue reading Writing Effective Report Card Comments on Behavior »