http://k6educators.about.com/ Elementary Education http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/29/what-senator-obama-said-about-education-tonight.htm Education got several prominent mentions in Senator Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech tonight. Here is the part where he offered the most specific vision for education during an Obama... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/29/what-senator-obama-said-about-education-tonight.htm 2008-08-29T00:23:34Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/26/free-rewards-in-the-classroom.htm Do you give out stickers and plastic trinkets to recognize good behavior in your classroom? I try to avoid doling out material rewards to my students because I prefer... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/26/free-rewards-in-the-classroom.htm 2008-08-26T03:38:33Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/21/teaching-the-scientific-method.htm When you teach the Scientific Method to your students, you are helping them gain valuable critical thinking skills. As the students practice forming hypotheses and analyzing data, they... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/21/teaching-the-scientific-method.htm 2008-08-21T03:34:32Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/19/a-teachable-moment-in-post-katrina-new-orleans.htm The New York Times takes a fascinating in-depth look at how Hurricane Katrina brought tragedy, and ultimately opportunity for renewal, to the New Orleans education system. You'll be inspired and encouraged... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/19/a-teachable-moment-in-post-katrina-new-orleans.htm 2008-08-19T02:44:33Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/14/my-favorite-ice-breakers.htm It's natural for everyone to be nervous during Back to School time. That's why I use My Favorite Ice Breakers to thaw the group's first day jitters right off... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/14/my-favorite-ice-breakers.htm 2008-08-14T04:19:34Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/09/back-to-school.htm Whether you're a teacher or a parent, or both, Back to School can be both exciting and stress-inducing at the same time. The guides here at About.com have come... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/09/back-to-school.htm 2008-08-09T03:11:59Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/05/community-circle-and-class-meetings.htm As a new school year begins, it's important to set up routines that facilitate a happy, productive classroom. In my experience, Community Circle and Class Meetings have been a... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/05/community-circle-and-class-meetings.htm 2008-08-05T01:42:37Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/03/educational-stagnation-is-americas-biggest-problem-david-brooks-says.htm In David Brooks's recent New York Times opinion column, he points to America's lack of educational progress as the leading factor threatening our long-term societal and economic growth. Specifically, the nation's... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/08/03/educational-stagnation-is-americas-biggest-problem-david-brooks-says.htm 2008-08-03T01:33:17Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/07/29/r-ur-kids-getting-more-literate-or-less.htm The New York Times takes an in-depth look at whether casual online reading and writing merits consideration as a serious communication style. Some experts believe that while the younger... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/07/29/r-ur-kids-getting-more-literate-or-less.htm 2008-07-29T03:18:36Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/07/25/manifesting-your-educational-philosophy-this-year.htm So, you've defined your educational philosophy. Next, it's time to determine how this philosophy will be implemented in your classroom and put into action. For example, if you believe that... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/07/25/manifesting-your-educational-philosophy-this-year.htm 2008-07-25T03:08:27Z