Posted on July 31, 2009 by teacherwriter
Teachers right now are getting their preparations in place for the new school year. Me too. I’ve been writing quite a bit about teaching, because it helps me clear my head and organize my thoughts and my to-do list. Here is a list of my latest articles. Where to Get Cheap Student Whiteboards You and [...]
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Posted on September 17, 2008 by teacherwriter
Ideas are something that most writers have plenty of. You might see something on the street, overhear a piece of a conversation, or have an unusual experience. These all become writing fodder, and most writing reflects some of the writer’s experiences. When you hear things, see things, or experience things that you don’t want to [...]
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Posted on August 27, 2008 by teacherwriter
Habits die hard. Once you set up a consistent writing habit, it will be hard to break it, and you’ll see your productivity increase. A writing schedule will make you prolific. It’s been said that all you need is a good bottle of bum glue to become a writer. Yes, bum glue. In other words, [...]
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Posted on August 12, 2008 by teacherwriter
Students numbers are one of the fastest ways to organize a class all year long. They can be used in a myriad of ways, and in any grade level, from primary to high school. I give all my students numbers before school begins. As soon as I have my class list, I number the list [...]
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Posted on August 4, 2008 by teacherwriter
You don’t have to go hungry or eat junk food while you’re writing or teaching long hours if you make good use of your crockpot. Using your crockpot will net you more writing time. I love my crockpot for the way it simplifies my life. So often writers will say they don’t cook or [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2008 by teacherwriter
Helping students learn how to organize their papers and projects is one thing teachers must do. Using colors can make that organizing much simpler. I’ve used a color system for a few years now, and the students love it. They feel proud that they can find papers and assignments at any time with no problems. [...]
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