5 Horrible punishment mistakes that cost teachers their influence and credibility
There are times that a classroom can be like hell. Screaming kids, not paying any attention, not handing in their homework, etc. In that case,...
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7 Teacher Hacks to Prevent Students from Cheating in the Classroom
Browsing my way through the internet, I stumbled upon a very interesting quote: “We’re not here to learn, we’re here to get the highest grades.” ...
How to let students fill out diagrams and forms with BookWidgets
BookWidgets is so diverse. You can practically do everything with it. That makes it kind of impossible to know every trick from the first day. That’s...
Using reward systems to motivate students
Motivating your students to learn and to participate can be very hard. Some teachers have their hands full with class management and they don’t even...
Is homework bad for kids? A different approach to homework worldwide
Homework is a hot topic in many schools across the globe. But one thing is sure: students hate it. It takes away their “childhood”. So, should you...
10+ ideas for interactive word search puzzles to use in the classroom
Using games and puzzles in your class is always a hit with the students. Whether you use them as an introduction for a new chapter, as a practice...
How to prepare for difficult and confronting conversations - A teacher's guide
When you say you are a teacher, people think you are the best talker. Someone who dares to speak and keeps on rattling on and on and on. True....
10 incredible teacher Instagram accounts you really need to follow
Instagram for teachers, the world’s largest and most positive teacher’s lounge, filled with positive teachers who love to collaborate and share their...
How to use a timeline in your lessons.
What is a timeline? A timeline is a graphical representation of events in a period of time. Most of the time these events are chronological and...
