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Step away from the textbook

Jun 9th, 2009 | By Laurie | Category: High School, Laurie's Playground, The Toolbox

Do you need to re energize your classroom and get the students involved in their educations again? Try stepping away from those textbooks for a moment with this easy to implement Meyers-Briggs Personality Type activity.



“Put Up a Parking Lot” – On Your Board!

Jun 7th, 2009 | By Jeff | Category: Grade Level, High School, Jeff's Playground, Middle School, The Toolbox

It’s June, and your class is not asking questions about last night’s reading assignment. They read it, but they sit, cold stares hitting you from every direction, and there’s just a week of school left. Don’t just stand there! Put up a parking lot! Read more for an effective (and simple) way to engage your students in discussion – any time of the year!



Videos for Teachers

May 13th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: The Toolbox

Links to cool video clips and tools for teachers bringing video into the classroom. Great for reflections, discussion, or just plain old teacher inspiration–we need that every now and then you know.