Inspiring Teachers

A blog of teaching tips, ideas, and strategies shared by veteran teacher and author, Emma McDonald.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Classroom Management Strategies

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Teachers can help to create a positive and motivating classroom environment by: Being friendly This does not mean being the "buddy...
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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Getting Students to do Quality Work

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How do you get kids to do quality work both in and out of the classroom? I begin each year by taking time to talk to students my expectation...
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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Are You a Student of Human Nature?

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If you are a teacher or are planning to become a teacher, then your answer to this question should be a resounding, "Yes!" Teachin...
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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Homework Tips

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Assigning homework in moderation can be useful to instill values of self-discipline and responsibility in older students. It can be effectiv...
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Friday, November 12, 2010

Ease Stress by Being Prepared

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As a new teacher your life is already stressful. You are entering a new job, setting up a new classroom, dealing with new procedures, comple...
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Managing the Parent Teacher Relationship

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There is one thing every teacher dreads more than changes in district policy, new standardized tests, and additional responsibilities requir...
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Getting Organized in the Midst of Chaos

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Here you are with school in full swing, students, parents and colleagues coming at you from all sides, and you feel that you are in total ch...
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Emma S. McDonald, M.Ed
I am a teacher-librarian at the high school level in my 5th year with the library as my classroom. I love reading with a passion, supporting teachers, and teaching students. The library lets me do all three at the same time, so it is the perfect job for me! I adore Dr. Who, Star Trek, Fairies & Magic, and anything related to time-travel. 10-second Bio: *Library Media Specialist/ Teacher-Librarian *Veteran Teacher *Co-founder of Inspiring Teachers *Author: Survival Kit for New Teachers Classrooms that Spark ABC's of Effective Parent Communication Mentor Notebook Classroom Reflections
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