Making Connections With Parents Using the Web
- At August 2, 2012
- By Laura McGrath
Connecting and communicating with parents isn’t always easy. Class newsletters, homework assignments, and important flyers are sent home, but how often do you think those things make it into the hands of parents? Sometimes, even if parents get the paperwork, they may put it in a pile with all the other school papers and forget about [...]
Read More»Evaluating Internet Resources for Reliability
- At July 22, 2012
- By Laura McGrath
The amount of information available to us through the Internet is staggering. There is so much information that it can be difficult to figure out what is reliable and what is not. But it is very important to insure that what you are reading is indeed accurate. Here are some things to consider as you [...]
Read More»Keeping Your Students Engaged During the Summer: Tips & Resources
- At July 22, 2012
- By Laura McGrath
As teachers we know that our students lose some reading and math skills over the summer break. We also know that it is important for kids to have some fun and enjoy their breaks from school. Finding a balance between allowing them some fun and keeping them learning is going to help everyone when the [...]
Read More»The New OLE Author We’re Thrilled About
- At June 27, 2012
- By Laura McGrath
Some Background Hello, my name is Laura McGrath and I am excited to be a part of the fantastic OLE Community. I have taught third and fourth grade in a low-income area for the past six years. Being relatively new to the field of education, I am constantly learning from my colleagues, administrators, and my [...]
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