The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers
By Brittany Naujok & Ellie Nixon, Podcast for Middle School Teachers
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Episodes: 106
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The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and real-life know-how to get through any classroom day.
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100. A Season of Rest
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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99. Avoiding Perfectionism
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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98. When Behavior Strategies Don't Work
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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97. Reluctant Learners
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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96. Classroom Jobs
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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95. Formula Cheat Sheets
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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94. Organizing Student Supplies
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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93. Inclusion Services
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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92. Communicating With Parents
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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91. BTS: Organizational Ideas & Systems
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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BONUS | Meal Prep for Teachers [Summer Rewind Series - ep 40]
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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BONUS | Student Expectations and Neatness [Summer Rewind Series - ep 46]
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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BONUS | What to Do on the First Days of School [Summer Rewind Series - ep 42]
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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BONUS | Favorite Teacher Supplies [Summer Rewind Series - ep 43]
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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BONUS | Preparing Your Classroom for A New School Year [Summer Rewind Series - ep 41]
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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90. Engaging Activities & Ideas Plus Online Tools for Use
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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89. Reading Strategies and Comprehension with Tina
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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88. Management Tips (and More) for Teachers Moving to Middle School
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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87. Transitioning to High School with Leah Cleary
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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86. Transitioning to High School with Andrea
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May 27, 2025 |
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85. Transitioning to Middle School with Martina Cahill
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May 20, 2025 |
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84. Brain Dumps for Teachers
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May 13, 2025 |
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83. Giving Students Constructive Feedback as the Year Ends
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May 06, 2025 |
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82. Read Alouds in the Classroom
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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81. The Many Layers of Teaching ELA
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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80. Behavior Management in the Secondary Classroom
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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79. Creating Differentiation in Assignments Efficiently
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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78. Test Prep & Test-Taking Strategies
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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77. Teaching Second Languages in Middle School with Ashley Mikkelsen
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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76. Teaching Ancient Greece
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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75. Using Maps in the Classroom
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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74. Using Timelines Across Subjects
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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73. Ellie’s Passion for Fractions Taught Right
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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72. Test Corrections
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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71. Teaching Fraction Operations
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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70. Nature in the Classroom with Victoria Zablocki
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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69. How to Build Confidence in Those "Not Good at Math"
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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68. Problem Solving & How to Write Out Your Thinking
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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67. Little Things That Make Class More Fun-Daily Lesson Structure
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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66. How to Get Self-Care in During the School Day
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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65. Middle School Counseling
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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64. Gearing Up for the New Semester
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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63. Building a Positive Classroom Culture
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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62. Picture Books in Middle School
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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61. Getting Through the Holiday Season
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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60. Advice for New Teachers
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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59. Helping Students Improve Communication Skills
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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58. Test Taking & Following Directions
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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57. Stress Management Techniques (for Students and Teachers)
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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56. Becoming a Master Teacher
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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55. Ideas for your Halloween Class
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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54. Helping Kids Improve Memory
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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53. Puzzles in the Classroom
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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52. Best & Worst Days / Years of Teaching
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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51. Reminisce and Look Forward to the New Year
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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50. Back to School Series: Hot Button Topics
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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49. Back to School Series: Surviving Duties
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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48. Back to School Series: Dealing With Administrators
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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47. Back to School Series: Get Your Classroom Systems Set
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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46. Back to School Series: Student Neatness, Class Expectations, & Class Room Rules
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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45. Back to School Series: Team Building Activities with Pentominoes
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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44. Back to School Series: Leveling Classes and Using Small Groups
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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43. Back to School Series: Favorite Teacher Supplies
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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42. Back to School Series: What to Do on the First Days of School
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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41. Back to School Series: Preparing Your Classroom for the New School Year Ahead
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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40. Back to School Series: Meal Prep as a Busy Teacher
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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39. Drama Integration in the Classroom With Radio Theater
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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38. Tips for Being a Grade Level Leader
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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37. How Much of Your Summer is Yours?
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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36. End of Year Activities
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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35. Preventing Summer Learning Loss With Summer Slide Research and Activities
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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34. Skills for Executive Functioning
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May 28, 2024 |
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33. Cheating in the Middle School Classroom
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May 21, 2024 |
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32. Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Rewards
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May 14, 2024 |
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31. Group Seating in the Classroom: Seating Arrangements
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May 07, 2024 |
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30. Teaching Through Photographs and Art
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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29. Making Geography Fun
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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28. Teaching With a Hands-On Approach
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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27. Using Literature to Teach Social Studies
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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26. Tips for the Final Quarter
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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25. Teaching With Manipulatives in Math
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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24. Using Number Lines in the Math Classroom
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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23. Why the Butterfly Method is NOT the Best Method
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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22. Teaching and Celebrating Pi Day
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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21. Surviving Evaluation Season
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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20. Math Fact Fluency with Danna Rodebush
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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19. Burnout, Doldrums, and Depression while Teaching
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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18. Clubs and Their Benefits
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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17. The Pencil Dilemma
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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16. Fun Review Activities - Beach Balls and Wheels
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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15. Indoor Recess Ideas
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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14. Effective Morning Routines and Classroom Greetings
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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13. Behavior Plan Techniques
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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12. Using a Classroom Economy System
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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11. Color and its Use in the Classroom
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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10. Tackling Transitions: Classroom Transition Ideas for Beginning, During, and End of Class
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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9. A Guide to Study Skills - Strategies, Techniques, and Insights into Teaching Study Skills
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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8. Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences in Middle School
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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7. How to Grade Efficiently with 10 Tips and Tricks
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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6. Celebrating Holidays in the Classroom
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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5. Substitutes in the Classroom - Before and After
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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4. Behavior and Discipline in the Classroom
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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3. Classroom Games You Can Play Today
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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2. Scaffolding Learning in Various Subjects
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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1. Establishing a Positive Classroom Culture in your Classroom
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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A Peek Inside the Teaching Toolbox
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Sep 20, 2023 |