The new school year is around the corner, you may not be ready mentally and are wondering where the past few months have gone. Either way, the start of another school year is upon you, and though it is possible you have had this experience many times before, there is inevitably some preparation involved. Your…
Often, teacher burnout becomes a problem not only for the teacher but will obviously affect students as well. It is important to remain motivated day after day, month after month, year after year, and even hour after hour throughout the day as well. It can become mentally challenging and affect a teacher’s physical health too. …
As nearly every teacher knows, a motivated student is much easier to teach than an unmotivated student. Many students, however, may come to school unmotivated for a wide range of reasons. They may not have parental support, have larger concerns than passing a science test, or simply are bored. The reasons a student is unmotivated…
Interacting with difficult parents is something almost every teacher has to deal with at some point in their career. That’s right, you know who they are, you may try to avoid them throughout the school year, but often that is impossible to do, plus they should not be avoided. I am referring to the parents…
Whether you call it constructive criticism or feedback, the words you use, the information you present, and the errors you point out to students, will be subject to their interpretation more than yours. Therefore, it is important to find ways to help your students receive and manage feedback, which will not only benefit them but…
Most people don’t want to talk or think about child sexual abuse. It’s a difficult topic and sometimes a frightening one, too. However, no matter how difficult it is to talk about, the reality is that child sexual abuse can potentially affect many different kinds of families: rich, poor, old, young, and all racial and…
Clarendon Learning not only wants to aid teachers with high quality lesson plans and educational materials but we also aim to get the newest technology in the hands of our teachers, parents, and students. That is why we are happy to announce our new “Drone Rental Program”. For qualified* applicants we will send you one…
Bullying, if left unaddressed, can have devastating effects on your school’s entire community. To help you respond to bullying behaviors and create a safe learning environment that allows all students to thrive, the Clarendon Foundation has created a resource guide for parents and educators. Get our resource guide, Creating a Bully-Free Environment – Parents and Educators…
Do you dread or look forward to scheduled parent/teacher conferences and other community events throughout the school year? Whether you like them or not they are necessary and can become the catalyst to change, inspire, and even affect a child’s life more than you may ever realize. The easiest conferences are usually those involving students…
Most teachers believe discipline in the classroom begins at the students’ homes, which may be true in some respect. However, the teachers with the most control in their classrooms accept the fact discipline begins as soon as a student walks into the school. Nearly every parent, fortunately or unfortunately, expect classroom teachers to maintain control…