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Phonics Instruction
The purpose of phonics instruction is to help early readers to understand how sounds are linked to letters (phonemes). The idea is that students will begin to recognize the correspondence between the two and apply this to their reading knowledge. Phonics strategy can be implemented incidentally or systematically. Systematic phonics programs involve a sequential series […]
Education
403b vs 457b (for Teachers)
The funds in your tax-deductible investment account will help to secure your retirement. Most teachers are offered a 403b or 457b retirement plan, so it’s important to compare them. This will allow you to determine which is better for you. These plans will allow you to make contributions before paying income taxes. Even if you […]
Behavior
Pivotal Response Treatment
Pivotal Response Treatment, abbreviated PRT, is a common autism behavioral therapy. It is predominantly used to treat children but can benefit all age groups. What is PRT Pivotal Response Training? One standout feature of this therapy is that the participant generally takes the lead instead of the therapist. Additionally, the therapy is centered around play. […]
Curriculum
Is Homework Beneficial or Necessary?
Since our training, it's been instilled in us teachers that homework is a vital part of our student's education. It provides further learning, helps kids to pass certain milestones, and can even be a measure of knowledge retention in the right circumstances. But more teachers are asking: is homework beneficial or necessary? Homework statistics might […]
Child
Is taking Notes Important for Students?
The act of writing down what you hear in class shouldn’t seem revolutionary, but for many students, handwritten note-taking is no longer a normal activity during class. While students generally still take notes at least some of the time, often on a laptop, more students have started simply listening to lectures and following along in […]
Inspirational
When Teachers Are Exhausted Things Happen
Exhaustion is no joke. For teachers, any time following that first week in the classroom can feel like you're on the brink of sleeping for around two months. Often, non-teachers think we have a smooth deal, great hours, and the whole summer off, right? That couldn't be further from the truth, with the average teacher […]
funny
35 Funny Music Puns
If there is one thing music teachers know, their classrooms can easily be filled with intense students and intense feelings. Here is a compilation of 35 funny music puns from the internet to help bring some levity to the situation. Hungry Musical Puns Music may be life for some singers and musicians, but no one […]
Child
10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism
Whether you're a special needs educator or teaching autistic children in a typical classroom, teaching students with autism can be more of a challenge than many expect. With so many different varieties, types, and forms of diagnosis within the autism spectrum, what works for one student might not work for the next. These ten tips […]
Behavior
How to STOP Student Temper Tantrums
No one wants to deal with tantrums, but they're unavoidable in being around young children. So, how do you stop them? Understanding what a tantrum is The first thing to know is what a tantrum is. A tantrum is how children (or older people with emotional issues) process emotions. It's most commonly a result of […]

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