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Hall Passes by Students

Ms. Granger couldn’t afford to spend so much class time writing hall passes, so she came up with this alternative plan. Her procedure for hall passes is student-driven and non-disruptive.

reading programs & events

Battle of the Books

Sophia Bufis, a Teacher at Forrest School in Fair Lawn, New Jersey

This year-long, school-wide contest gets the entire community involved in a fun reading event. Students compete, teachers and principal coach, and parents cheer them all.

routines & procedures

Keeping Kudos

Tom Hrbacek, a band director at Temecula Valley High School in Temecula, California

Mr. Hrbacek has a routine and procedure that inspires him throughout the year, helps him turn bad days into good ones, and sometimes keeps him out of trouble.

problem solving

Bean Bag Count

Verlee Henry, a teacher at Middle Township Elementary in Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Everyone loves to squish and toss a bean bag! Here's a fun review game you can play with your students on days when it's just too cold to go outside.

Connect with Your Peers

Interactive Whiteboards

March 07, 2013

Works4Me Editor says, “Do you have access to an interactive whiteboard? What creative ways do you use it in class? Do you have any whiteboard gadgets that enhance your teaching? How does your interactive whiteboard make your teaching come to life?”

March 07, 2013

Lisa Mims says, “Yes I do, and I use it every day! The Gallery enhances my teaching because I use all the pre-made games that are included. For instance, to use Word Biz, all you have to do is plug in the words and the kids can play the game on the Smartboard or at their seats. The graphics are wonderful, it can score itself, and you can set the timer. It’s great! Check out the Gallery!”

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