Tips for Teachers Archives | PLS Classes

Contrast

Category: Tips for Teachers

    View All Posts

    First Day of School Ice-Breaker Activities

    The first day of school is packed with anticipation, excitement, and first day jitters for teachers and students alike! From new students, classrooms, and schedules, it’s important to help students make connections starting on Day 1. To help you ease some of the stress involved with that first week of school and to help you […]

    Read More… from First Day of School Ice-Breaker Activities

    Read Post

    10 Stores That Offer Teacher Discounts

    According to the New York Times in 2016, 94% of public school teachers spent their own money on classroom supplies. Extra paper, crayons, prize box fillers, classroom decor, etc., can add up. If you’re like many teachers, we’re sure that you incur a lot of additional expenses throughout the year. If you are a teacher […]

    Read More… from 10 Stores That Offer Teacher Discounts

    Read Post

    Online Teaching Resources from PLS Classes Inst...

    The past year has taught educators to expect the unexpected and that online learning can ensure a continuation of learning in a time of disaster. To help educators everywhere maximize their newfound discoveries from the past year and continue to gain confidence in their online teaching capabilities, we’ve compiled a list of online teaching best […]

    Read More… from Online Teaching Resources from PLS Classes Instructors

    Read Post

    FREE Online Educational Resources to Share with...

    As educators ourselves, we know that planning lessons for a regular day in the classroom can sometimes be a challenge. And now with many schools implementing distance learning in the wake of COVID-19, teachers are working overtime to provide communication, instructional materials, and seamless learning for students. In response to school closings across the country, […]

    Read More… from FREE Online Educational Resources to Share with Students and Parents

    Read Post

    Seven Ways Teachers can Encourage Independent R...

    One of the many reasons that you are an inspiring teacher is that you appreciate the feeling of getting lost inside a great book. You know what it’s like to feel as if the characters are your friends, to wish to live in the same town or mythical world as the story’s hero, and even […]

    Read More… from Seven Ways Teachers can Encourage Independent Reading In and Out of the Classroom

    Read Post

    Ten Stress Relievers for Elementary and Middle ...

    New teachers. New schedules. New faces. Oh my! A new school year can be a stressful time for teachers and students alike! Adjusting to a new classroom, making new friends, changing classes, or even paying attention during lessons (after a long and lazy summer) can make even the most confident students stressed. While some stress […]

    Read More… from Ten Stress Relievers for Elementary and Middle School Students

    Read Post

    Summer is Calling: How to Keep Students Focused...

    The days are getting longer, the air is warm, the sky is full of sunshine, and your students have one thing on their minds — summer vacation! In the weeks preceding summer break, you may find your students are more likely to stare out the window and daydream than focus on your instruction. Follow these […]

    Read More… from Summer is Calling: How to Keep Students Focused in the Days Before Summer Vacation

    Read Post

    Elementary School Teachers: Top 10 Ways to Wrap...

    It’s hard to believe — it’s almost the end of another school year! The close of another academic year is bittersweet. After all, you’re so proud of all that your students have achieved and you’re happy to see them move forward, yet on the other hand, boy are you going to miss them! Before you […]

    Read More… from Elementary School Teachers: Top 10 Ways to Wrap Up the Academic Year

    Read Post

    Classroom Full of Chatterboxes? Five Techniques...

    Students will almost always outnumber teachers, which is why, at times, getting an excited, talkative group of students to focus can be one of the most challenging (and sometimes frustrating) aspects of your day. Regardless of the odds, there are proven techniques that can help you ensure you are maximizing the time available in your […]

    Read More… from Classroom Full of Chatterboxes? Five Techniques to Keep Students Focused

    Read Post

    Get Past the Stress of Standardized Tests

    Standardized testing season is upon us, and these testing weeks can be stressful for teachers, school leadership, parents, and students alike. There is an extreme divide in how individuals feel about the common core standards and methods of teaching and testing. And then there is the pressure of new computer-based testing in some states. If […]

    Read More… from Get Past the Stress of Standardized Tests

    Read Post

    10 Stress Busters for Teachers

    As a teacher, you are probably already very aware of the stress that creeps into your workday. And you are not alone. According to a 2016 study, forty-six percent of teachers say they feel high daily stress, which is on par with other intense professions such as nursing and medicine.1 Yes, we can all agree […]

    Read More… from 10 Stress Busters for Teachers

    Read Post

    Best Practices for Communicating Effectively wi...

    You have a lot in common with your students’ parents. You both want your students to succeed and are motivated to advocate for their achievement. While teachers can be impartial and objective when assessing a student’s performance, a parent may be more naturally inclined to express their frustration when they do not see the results they […]

    Read More… from Best Practices for Communicating Effectively with Critical Parents

    Read Post

    Supersized Classrooms: Best Practices for Manag...

    Is your classroom bursting at the seams? As a K-12 teacher, you know that fostering a strong learning environment through quality classroom management is a key factor is setting students up for success. You also know that having a class size of 20, 30, or even 40 students can pose a serious challenge to creating […]

    Read More… from Supersized Classrooms: Best Practices for Managing Large Groups of Students

    Read Post

    Six Tips for Holding Successful Parent-Teacher ...

    Parent-Teacher conferences are a vital aspect of each student’s individualized learning plan. They are opportunities for parents or guardians to collaborate with educators on how best to enable each student to reach his or her highest potential in the classroom. To maximize your available time with each parent or guardian, and to facilitate constructive dialogue, […]

    Read More… from Six Tips for Holding Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Read Post

    Teachers: Resolve To Be More Organized in 2018

    Did you know that January 9th is National Clean Off Your Desk Day? While this may be a made up holiday, why not take today as an opportunity to get more organized? After all, the beginning of the year is a great time to clean up and declutter. Follow these simple ideas and you’ll be […]

    Read More… from Teachers: Resolve To Be More Organized in 2018

    Read Post

    A Teacher’s Guide to Surviving the Week Before ...

    “The students are so calm right before December break.” Said no teacher, ever! By now, you’re probably just as excited as your students are about winter break. The week before any holiday break can be stressful for teachers and students alike, with tests and projects that must be completed in spite of the excitement in […]

    Read More… from A Teacher’s Guide to Surviving the Week Before Winter Break

    Read Post