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Homemade Offices

Ms. Wimmer made her own study carrels from recycled materials. Learn about the inexpensive way she created privacy barriers using only cardboard boxes and pretty contact paper.


Discipline

Three Incentives for Good Behavior

C A, a Works4me reader

Distribute coupons for good behavior, award bonus points for completed assignments, and give whole-class mini quizzes.


Written Composition

Spokes on the Wheel Writing Graphic

Jane W., an English teacher and librarian in San Jose, CA

Students choose a writing topic for the center of the wheel and write supporting sentences on every spoke. Read more about how their ideas roll towards a great essay.


Review & Test Prep

Egg Hunt Review

An anonymous Works4Me reader

This teacher holds an annual egg hunt review in which students create multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank review questions for all subjects.

Connect with Your Peers

Organizing Lesson Plans for Next Year

May 03, 201

Works4Me Editor says, “Are your lesson plans organized? Are your plans, syllabus, handouts, etc. meticulously organized, categorized, labeled and bound? What tips can you share with others to make organized lessons achievable? What can the "less" organized teacher do now to make life easier in September?”

May 04, 2012

Elaine Fedderke says, “First, all my files (and I have hundreds) are categorized on my computer. I even have the last 3 years' worth of lesson plans in excel format so I can see how long it took to do various units. Each year as I finish a unit, I type in the changes I made, so I am ready for the next year. I keep 3 years' worth as my preps may change, or I may get a more advanced group of students and have to change the timeline but still have a slower version to review. Second…” 

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