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The Incredible Animal Race King Lawrence and Queen Lavinia have chosen two animal teams to compete in the Animal Kingdom’s annual race. To many, the outcome for the contest seems obvious. But a surprising twist brings an amazing finish.

Understanding and Teaching Revision Revision is the second most important part of writing (after the idea). Revising denotes stepping back and looking at content…removing a perfectly good sentence because it doesn’t belong, adding details or clarification, tightening language….

Reading Tips Help your students see reading not as just another school subject, but as a valuable -- and enjoyable -- part of their daily lives.

Total Reader: How Cool is That?

Best Books for Teaching About…
Each week, Education World presents our Editors’ Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own recommendations to the Readers’ Voices section of this week’s themed booklists:
The U.S. Constitution
Bees

Go Figure How much -- or how little -- can Harry charge for the items on the menu?

A Math Toolbox in Every Home As teachers, we know the value of hands-on exploration with math manipulatives. Extend that sense of discovery into students’ homes by helping them assemble math toolboxes to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Math Mnemonics How to find the measure of angles in right triangles.

From the Math Machine Reversi Students match wits with the computer in several versions of this classic strategy game. (Grades 1-12)

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Backpacktivity Students design a family flag.

Professor Joe Martin I tell my friends when they question my sanity (which is quite often) concerning teaching and my ability to maintain a positive attitude, “I have a simple choice: I either can focus on whining about teaching or I can focus on winning as a teacher."

Dr. Ken Shore No matter how diligent you are in trying to prevent bullying, incidents are likely to occur. Dr. Ken Shore offers some steps you can take to deal with those incidents and avoid their spinning out of control.

Dr. Fred Jones Consistency is all or nothing. You are either consistent, or you are inconsistent. Being consistent lays the foundation for "meaning business." If your mindset is wishy-washy, you haven't a chance.

Emma McDonald As a new teacher, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the number of activities and tasks that fill your time. It’s all too easy to let your tasks control you. That’s where time management comes in. Strive to be a task master -- the master of your own time.

Ms. Powell’s Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Visit your local shopping mart to pick up empty cardboard boxes.

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A Teacher’s Back-to-School Supply List Noted educator Howard Seeman shares his back-to-school list for the well-equipped teacher.

Grammar Slammer Erin Farley’s grammar activity fosters independent and cooperative learning.

Literature Circles Learn how literature circles can help your students apply and improve their literacy skills while motivating them to read.

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