Best of the Year
Discuss these great ideas along with this year's contest topics on our Winning Ideas Message board.
Winning Ideas Contest 2007-2008
Teachers Shared Expertise & Won Up to $100 in Teaching Materials
Whether you’re a beginning teacher or a veteran, we can all benefit from reviewing what we’ve done in the past and looking for new ways to strengthen our teaching skills. Find inspiration and practical ideas to help you make the best use of class time. See the classroom-proven ideas for each of the topics that were selected as Winning Ideas from our monthly contests in the 2007–2008 school year. You still can contribute ideas on any of the topics from the past year. Post your ideas and pictures on our Winning Ideas message board.
- Enter this year’s contest and see recent winners
- Browse winning entries from the 2006–2007 school year
Articles
Winning Ideas | Fun competitions, handling distracted kids, and helping the transition to a new grade - these winning ideas will teach you how to wrap up the school year.
Our "Go Green" winners this month showed that many teachers are thinking seriously about the environment and are aware of the consequences of not going green.
Top 5 Ideas for Open House
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Many great ideas were shared about how a school's open house can provide opportunities for teachers to gain parents' support --opening doors for a good first impression.
Winning Ideas | Teachers share the books they cannot live without and explain how they incorporate those titles into their curriculum.
Top 5 Thematic Teaching Ideas
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Teachers shared their unit plans and tips for teaching with themes such as Winter, Rollercoasters, and Pirates.
Top 5 Ideas for Managing Disruptions
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How do you deal with interruptions and keep students on track for learning? Get advice from teachers who have found strategies that work.
Top 5 Ideas for Celebrating a Holiday
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Teachers share their Winning Ideas for integrating lessons into a holiday celebration and turning a special occasion into a learning experience.
Top 5 Ideas for Early Finishers
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Here are our picks for the best ways to keep students engaged in learning when they complete assignments early.
Winning Ideas | From tempting potential volunteers with treats to using photos to give parents a peek into their child's school day, see how you can make a connection with parents that lasts all year long.
Top 5 Ways to Get to Know Your Students
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Original icebreakers, community-building activities that double as assessment opportunities, creative decorating ideas, and more — see how these winners get off to a great start.
Resources
Answer this month's question! Up to five of the most creative and effective solutions will be selected as this month's Winning Ideas. Win up to $50 in teaching materials!
