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End-of-the-Day Clean Up
A motivational way to get students cleaning.
Submitted by: Leslee Whalley
Homework Board
Keep students and parents informed.
Submitted by: Gail Whitworth - Surrey, British Columbia
Markers & OFF
Don't worry about marker writing smearing.
Submitted by: Stacy Edge
Message Center
An easy way to remind students of missing work and accomplishments.
Submitted by: Dedra Hall
Minature Toolbelt Organizer
Help clear desks of clutter.
Submitted by: Sarah Woods - Meridian, MS
Noise Level
Use a traffic light tool to manage classroom noise.
Submitted by: Patricia Pruim - Iskut, BC, Canada
Playing CDs in Class
Some ideas of what to play in your classroom.
Submitted by: Patricia Pruim - Iskut, BC, Canada
Puzzle & Game Organizer
Reuse other items to help keep things organized.
Submitted by: Nicole Sciarrino
Responsi-bills
An idea for encouraging responsibility for your students.
Submitted by: Cheryl Bramlett
Test Review
An idea for a review that will appeal to all the children and allow them all a fair chance to participate.
Submitted by: Lynda Day - Astoria, New York
Classroom
Achievment Award Certicates Grades Any
Download dozens of awards and certificates that you can print out for your students. They are in PDF format that will allow you to type the student's name on the award before you print it. (These certificates are in PDF format.)
Clean Blackboards
A great way to clean your blackboard without getting you messy.
Submitted by: Marilyn Redmond , a second grade teacher at Roland Michener Public School in Kanata, Ontario, Canada. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Daily Schedule
Here is an easy way to let your students know what's going on each day.
Submitted by: Jennifer teach@email-removed
Flip Chart Trick
Here's an inexpensive and easy idea to make classroom flip charts.
Submitted by: Janis Highley danjan@email-removed , a first and second grade teacher in Battle Ground, Washington. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
"I SPY" Clean-up
Make clean-up less of a hassle and more of a game!
Submitted by: cdlewis@email-removed his tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Whiteboard Mistakes
Have you written on your whiteboard with permanent marker? Here's a quick and easy solution!
Submitted by: Hank Rowe Wurensh@email-removed , an eighth grade social studies teacher at Amphitheater Middle School in Tucson, Arizona. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
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Management
Alarming Time Management Grades Any
A simple way to keep you and your students on time.
Submitted by: Bobby Stern Bstern207@email-removed , a curriculum coordinator at Piney Grove Elementary School in Kernersville, North Carolina. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Anecdotal Records
An easy and inexpensive way to record your student observations.
Submitted by: Kimberlee Hannan kimmie0000@email-removed
Classroom Management
Tickets and team work with a sports theme.
Submitted by: Michael Miller mrm4mail@email-removed
Conduct Cards Grades Any
With this simple routine, parents and students will always be aware of their weekly behavior.
Submitted by: Suzanne D. Puckett teacher172@email-removed , a fourth grade teacher at W.J. Turner Elementary School in Ft. Worth, Texas. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Keeping Track of Assignments
Need a quick way to check if your students have handed in their work? Here's an easy solution.
Submitted by: Jennifer
Weekly Behavior Report Grades Any
A great way to keep parents informed of their child's classroom behavior.
Submitted by: Maryellen Eaves maryell@email-removed , a fourth grade teacher at Louisville Elementary School in Louisville, Mississippi. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
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Materials
Egg Carton Trick
Here is a great way to keep track of your markers.
Submitted by: Janis Highley danjan@email-removed , a first and second grade teacher in Battle Ground, Washington. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Keeping Materials Handy
This is a simple task and all you need is a supply apron!
Submitted by: From Suzanne Nayback and Shelly Novotny , multi-age teachers of six through eight year olds at Central Elementary School in Petoskey, Michigan. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Recipe Box Organizer
Organize quick tips, short poems or songs, bulletin board ideas, book ideas, etc. in a recipe box on index cards. Then, when you are looking for that special first day poem it's right at your fingertips in a small file box vs. figuring out which book you read it in.
Submitted by: Stacy Wolf wolfsden@email-removed
The Right Pen!
Always looking for that pen? Keep all of your classroom pens oraganized.
Submitted by: From Janis Higley danjan@email-removed , a first and second grade teacher at Chief Umtuch Primary in Battle Ground, Washington. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Storing Magic Markers
Keep those markers from drying out!
Submitted by: L. Engelhardt MLYNENG@email-removed, a fourth grade teacher at Murray Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Transparency Drying
Gets those transparencies dried quickly and easily!
Submitted by: Barbara Reichard- gr 7-8 Math Cesar Chavez Middle School, Union City ,CA. b_ryke@email-removed
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Miscellaneous
Annual Class Album Grades Any
A fun and easy way to capture your classroom memories throughout the school year.
Submitted by: Tisha Talikka talikkap@email-removed , a teacher at Perry Elementary School in Perry, Ohio This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Box Recycling
Easy and inexpensive portfolios!
Submitted by: From Carleen Drozda , a family and consumer science teacher at Perry High School in Perry, Ohio. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Class Photographer Grades Any
A great way to remember your school year and provide a special duty for your Star Student.
Submitted by: tvanhout@email-removed, a second grade teacher at Swaney Elementary School in Derby, Kansas. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Items to include in Centers
A great list of center "must-haves"!
Organize those papers going home!!
Too many papers for too many kids? Use these helpful tips to keep them all organized.
Submitted by: Jennifer teach@email-removed
Password
Here is a great game to play with your class during the days surrounding testing.
Submitted by: Barbara D. Marticn DMartin15@email-removed & Mardi Plancich
Share Day
Here is a fun variation of "Show and Tell."
Submitted by: Debbie Robinson robinsondg@email-removed, a first grade teacher at Patrick Henry Elementary in Heidelberg, Germany. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
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Students
Easy Student Organization
Keep your students easily grouped and organized.
Submitted by: SEWREADIT@email-removed
Fast & Easy Tracking Grades Any
This is a simple way to help you keep track of assingments that have been handed in.
Submitted by: Patricia Johns , a teacher in Salcha, Alaska. This idea was posted in the NEA's Weekly Works4Me Newsletter.
Keeping my Students Organized
Use a binder to help keep students organized.
Submitted by: Michael Miller mrm4mail@email-removed
Make-Up Work
Help keep you and your absent students organized when it comes to work missed.
Submitted by: Angie Mast mastfarm@email-removed , an eighth grade science teacher at Kokomo-Center Schools in Kokomo, Indiana. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Organiational Folder
A terrific idea to help keep younger students more organized.
Submitted by: Nicole Sciarrino
Redo Papers
Help prevent lost re-do papers.
Submitted by: Jan Nelson 3n1@email-removed
Remembering Assignments
Assignment bookmarks.
Submitted by: From Tiffany D. Horne tiffany_horne@email-removed, a twelfth grade American government and economics teacher at Gibbs High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Setting Goals
Help get your students motivated.
Submitted by: Barbara Teetor bteetor@email-removed , an achievement specialist at Tyrone Elementary in St. Petersburg, Florida. This idea was posted on the NEA's Works4Me Tip of the Week.
Student Made Study Guide
A great way to make the students a part of the review process.
(Especially good for older students.)
Submitted by: Karen Janzen , a physics teacher at Wheat Ridge High School. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Taking Care of Ouchies
An easy solution to your students always needing to leave class and go to the nurse's office.
Submitted by: Stephanie Urlage surlage@email-removed , a 4th grade teacher at White Hall Elementary School in Richmond, Kentucky. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Theme Notebooks
Help keep your students organized.
Submitted by: Michael Miller mrm4mail@email-removed
Velcro Mats
An easy and creative way to help keep your students sitting in one spot during group time.
Submitted by: From Lana Schaefer Schaefer@email-removed , a preschool teacher: This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
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Teacher
Desk Binder
This is a great and simple way to keep yourself organized.
Submitted by: Ann Rayner , an eighth grade reading and writing teacher at Perry Middle School in Perry, Ohio. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Idea Box
Share your extra or unneeded copies with fellow teachers!
Submitted by: Janis Highley danjan@email-removed , a first and second grade teacher from Battle Ground, Washington. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Mailing Labels
Use mailing labels to label all of your professional books. That way your address, phone number, etc. is listed.
Submitted by: Stacy Wolf wolfsden@email-removed
Message Labels
An inexpensive way to personalize your messages and feedback to students.
Submitted by: Melanie Finotti mgfinotti@email-removed , a fourth grade teacher at Keystone Elementary School in Knox, Pennsylvania. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Organization & Labeling of Your Personal Books
Submitted by: Flashete@email-removed, Aurora1604@email-removed, Liz EKaufm1053@email-removed, & Debbie
Personal Invitations Grades Any
Add a personal touch to your Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Submitted by: Leahn Agnew lagnew@email-removed , a tenth grade English teacher at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Recycled Laminate
A great way to put those scraps to good use.
Submitted by: Laurie Staley lstaleyce.CE_GWP.CE_GWD@email-removed , a kindergarten teacher at Central Elementary School in Olathe, Kansas. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Reminder Board/Time Monitor
Missing those assemblies? Here's a helpful tip.
Submitted by: Kris Ringer KRISNWALT@email-removed , a second grade teacher in Garden Grove, California. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.
Rubric Labels
A helpful tip on developing rubrics.
Submitted by: Mary Wells w, a fourth grade teacher at Southside Elementary in Cocolalla, Idaho. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Snacks for Subs
A thoughtful and simply gesture for your next substitute.
Submitted by: From Marcia Chambers , a fourth grade teacher at Winskill School in Lancaster, Wisconsin. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
Student Record Index Cards
If you have a large number of students to keep track of, this is your solution.
Submitted by: Jacqueline Bannerman gv310jackie@email-removed
Student Check-Off
Keep track of student work and/or submitted forms.
Submitted by: Amy
Teaching Recipes
Don't loose those lessons and great ideas. Keep them organized and at your fingertips.
Submitted by: Tara Bigner tara@email-removed, a student teacher at Beavis Elementary in Cincinnati, Ohio. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly "Works4Me" Email list.
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