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Stephen Hiles

What Makes a STEM Activity Great?

A successful activity sparks the imagination and gives kids creative skills they can use daily. The right STEM activities possess a unique set of characteristics that help enhance the learning

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

How to Prepare Your Classroom in the Event of Your Absence

Give your emergency substitute the tools and resources needed to teach class skillfully. Emergencies happen when you least expect them. That’s why it’s important to be prepared by having emergency

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

The Importance of Routines in the Classroom

Give your students something to look forward to and the discipline to follow through. Morning routines help get the day started out right. Students ease into projects because they’ve had

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Reestablishing Classroom Rules

The notion that establishing classroom rules once during the school year is hardly realistic. Through the years, I have found it helpful–even necessary to reteach, model and rehearse the “Class

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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