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Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Effective Strategies for Managing Unruly Students

Discover effective strategies for managing unruly student behavior. From building positive relationships to setting clear expectations, learn how to foster a positive learning environment.

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Engaging Reluctant Learners

Engaging reluctant learners with strategies: Make learning real, hands-on activities, personalize learning, create a positive environment, and encourage open communication.

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Steve Hiles

7 Tips for Beginning Teachers

Guide for beginning teachers: be adaptable, build relationships, be creative, manage time, keep learning, improve communication, embrace growth mindset.

Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

5 Compelling Reasons for Not Giving Homework

No homework promotes deep classroom learning, lifelong curiosity, family time, and balanced childhoods, fostering holistic student development and well-being.

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Steve Hiles

First Day of School Jitters

First day of school nerves strike whether you’re a veteran with 30 years’ experience or a new graduate facing your first solo class.

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Steve Hiles

Classroom Management

I look back on my own college experiences. Granted, we took the usual “Classroom Management Methods” courses and did the educational labs at various elementary schools.

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Teacher Tips
Steve Hiles

Classroom Expectations

What are your classroom expectations on the first day of school? What are your assumptions about people, places, things, ideas, and experiences?

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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