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I Do, We Do, You Do: How To Give Your Students Gradual Responsibility With Your Teaching Have you ever had one of those days in your classroom when the questions just don’t stop coming, when no matter how many times you explain a topic, it seems that there’s still a lot that the students didn’t catch? Yep, we’ve all had those days! One way to combat that barrage of never-ending questions is to shift some

Self-Paced Learning: Practical Tools And Advice From Everyday Teachers Anyone who has been around a child of any age knows that they all progress and learn differently. That’s what pro educators already understand and the core of what makes outside bystanders so confused about today’s classroom. You can’t just stand in front of the classroom and teach and get high levels of mastery. You’re either going too fast or too slow. You’re only helping the

Bellwork and IEPs: Everything you need to know to do bell ringers with accommodations Are you struggling to get your students with IEPs settled into a bellwork routine? Bell work helps every student. But your students with IEPs especially need bell work. We’ll explain why your SPED students need bell work and how to implement accommodations into this crucial part of your classroom. We’ll also explain how you can use TeacherMade to make online bellwork

New Texas STAAR Online Practice Test: Prepare Every Day Teaching is a marathon and requires daily focus to get to the finish line. In Texas, that finish line is the TX STAAR test. We’ll walk you through the practice activities and how to use them effectively. (Big hint: train a little each day to reduce burnout.) Have your students peak at the right time with our tools and strategies. Revised STAAR 2.0 Tests Now Available

Top Middle School Teacher Resources for Creating Effective Lesson Plans Having an effective lesson plan can make your day easier and more organized for school. Lesson plans help teachers know what students are learning. We will look at resources for creating effective lesson plans for middle school teachers. What is a lesson plan? A lesson plan is a daily guide for what students need to learn, how you teach the subject, and how learning is

What Are The Top Free Assessment Tools For Teachers? [Our Top 6 Tools] Assessment is a vital part of teaching, both in the brick-and-mortar classroom and in online settings. Creating an effective feedback loop requires accurate and consistent assessment. At the best of times, it can be time-consuming, and at the worst, it falls through the cracks.  With countless ways to assess student progress and understanding, how can you find the best free assessment tools

Free Teacher Resources: Must-Have Apps Every First-Year Teacher Should Download Today Technology today plays an essential part in our daily lives. Teachers nowadays have a wide range of tools that will be in high demand for the foreseeable future. It is safe to say that the learning era has touched the digital space where teachers and students utilize technology for more convenience. These apps are innovative, and you can use them for many purposes, including

Start Your Year With Effective Parent-Teacher Communication: Use Distance Learning Tools To Improve Class Communication Start the year off right by establishing solid communication with parents. Proactive communication is your best answer to future issues that pop up with students. Establishing a solid relationship with parents lets students know everyone is on their side. We’ll break down the details of establishing parent-teacher communication at the beginning of the year.  Why Does Parent-Teacher Communication Matter? Let’s

Formative vs Summative Assessment Examples Effective Ways to Track Your Middle School Students’ Progress Online In middle schools, testing is everywhere, but it’s often more challenging to find good examples of effective assessment. Educators classify assessment into two broad categories: formative and summative. We’ll explore the difference between formative and summative assessment with examples. Formative vs. Summative Assessment: What’s the difference? Formative assessment and summative assessment differ in their goals and application. Instructors carry out