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 Building Your Classroom Library (PreK–12)
Excerpted from Scholastic’s professional development series, this article outlines steps to plan, organize, and maintain a collection of books to motivate reading and support learning. |
Back-to-School Checklist (PreK–12)
Start the year by evaluating your classroom routine and getting yourself and your students ready to achieve. 
10 Ways to Decorate Your Classroom (PreK–5)
Refresh a ho-hum learning space with colorful ideas that increase students’ sense of involvement. 
Winning Ideas: Top 5 Bulletin Board Ideas (PreK–8)
Submitted by teachers like you, these classroom-tested displays are our editors’ picks for the best. |
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 Creating a Classroom Community (PreK–12)
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Browse teacher-submitted and approved ideas that won the monthly Winning Ideas contest. 
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These ideas and getting-to-know-you activities make students feel welcome and comfortable in their new learning environment. 
The Critical First Week of High School (9-12)
High school teacher Nicole Sledge shares her strategies for building rapport with students and breaking the ice. |
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 Great Classroom Management Right from the Start (PreK–12)
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Engaging Students From Day One (PreK–12)
How do we maintain control in the classroom yet still give children the freedom to explore, create, and experiment? The key is keeping them actively engaged. 
Beth Newingham’s Classroom Tips & Strategies (K–5)
Advice from the veteran Teacher Advisor includes ideas for student jobs, classroom management in reading workshops, and setting up themes for the school year. 
Creating Classroom Routines & Procedures (PreK–5)
View full-color slideshows of full-color photographs inside real classrooms in order to establish effective routines for all parts of the day. |
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 A Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Success strategies from seasoned teachers take you from the invitation to conducting the conference all the way through to your follow-up plan. |
Many Ways to Reach Parents (PreK–12)
For those times when face-to-face conferences are not possible or necessary, you can communicate effectively in other ways. 
Parent Communication Strategies (PreK–12)
Our teacher advisors share how they keep parents involved all year long and handle difficult situations with parents. 
Building Strong Relationships With Parents (PreK–12)
Build mutual trust with parents with advice on parent-teacher conferences, open school night, and involving hard-to-reach parents. |
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