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Stephen Hiles

Community-Building Experiences

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

Brain Games
Stephen Hiles

Brain-Based Teaching

“Brain-based Teaching” is not just a fad in the education world; it is a scientifically based understanding of how people learn. Scientists and educators are now collaborating on studies of

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Procedures and Routines

Students bring their own unique personalities and talents to the classroom, which creates a dynamic and social environment. This is great for collaborative learning and enhancing social skills, however, good

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Classroom Management in Primary Education

By Joshua B. Gardiner Classroom Management in Primary Education: A Report Based on Observations Focussing on the Classroom Rules and Routines Teachers’ Adopt to Represent Their Expectations, Manage Social Behaviour

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

More on Music in the Classroom

This is one of the best strategies that I have ever used in my classroom. I love music and the impact that it seemed to have on my kiddos! This

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

8 Classroom Management Strategies

Instead of handling disruptions after they’ve happened, it can be more effective to set up conditions in which they are less likely to occur. Here are eight classroom management strategies

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Learning is Social

This was what it was like when I was in primary school. Can any of you all relate? When I was in elementary school, the desks were lined up in

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure

Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote. By Sarah GonserMarch 25,

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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