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Steve Hiles

Withholding Recess as a Punishment

If you are a teacher in a school where children are lucky enough to get recess, I’d recommend that it not be used as a disciplinary tool. As tempting as

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Steve Hiles

Project-Based Learning

In a project based learning environment, students work on a project for a certain period from a week to a semester. The project engages them in solving a real-world problem

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Steve Hiles

Working Through Disruptive and Challenging Behaviors

There are some parents that don’t understand that education is stronger when there is a partnership between both their parent and teacher in educating their kids. When you invite the

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Steve Hiles

Addressing the Needs of Gifted Students

Being a teacher is hard enough on its own. Still, when you have a bright-minded or a gifted student in your class, it becomes more of a challenge and not

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Steve Hiles

Homeschooling

Homeschooling may sound like a simple concept, but it is not for every student if I have learned anything about Homeschooling. Every educational system offers excellent opportunities for children to

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Steve Hiles

The Pro’s and Con’s of Assigning Homework

Homework is a word that students dread hearing, and it is only fair after hours of classroom work when a teacher assigns them with extra work it sends a shudder

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Steve Hiles

Ice Breaker Introduction Game

I firmly believe that nothing is as powerful or serves better to foster strong bonds within a classroom as building a sense of community. This takes precedence for me over

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Steve Hiles

How to Create an Engaging Lesson for Students

It is very likely that you have found yourself in the middle of a discussion where people are not being completely attentive, it makes us cringe almost and when we

Steve Hiles

I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!

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