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Back Issues of the Teachers.Net Gazette Vol 4 No. 8 - AUGUST 2003 COLUMNS How to Start a Lesson Plan Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Business: A Poor Model for Learning Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall A "To Do" List for the New School Year 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon Bridging the Gap Between School and Home - Using Children's Literature Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell Speak with Poise, Power and Pizzazz!!! Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber It Takes a Community to Induct a Teacher Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner There's A Book Inside of You! - You Have To Think Out of Both Sides of Your Brain eBook Authoring by Glenn F. Dietzel Ginny's List for Going Back to School The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover Why Do Children Naturally Like Computer Class? Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly Back to School Sites The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac   REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria Featured School Classroom Photos by Members of the Teachers.Net Community The Fire of Drift-Wood by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Lighter Side of Teaching Boys to Men Bad News For School Year 2003-2004 Georgia's NCLB Head-Tricks Teacher Jokes Schoolies Woodhead Handy Teacher Recipes Classroom Crafts Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs Fun with Food: Hola Jalapeno from the Lesson Bank PRINTABLES Birthday Cards Moose Book Cover and Labels Teddy Bear ABC Chant Reading Log Popcorn Words More Popcorn Words Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor TEACHER INSPIRATION "Teacher, You Touched My Life" by anonymous ON-SITE INSIGHTS Making Life Easier in the Classroom from the Teachers.Net Chatboard Teaching Positive Attitude Toward Math by Roger Fuller Vol 4 No. 7 - JULY 2003 COLUMNS Applying for a Teaching Job in a Tight Market, Part 2 (June-July) Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Descartes' Error: I think; therefore, I am Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall It's Riveting! 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon This Summer's Coolest Classroom Idea: Cinema Club Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell Summer---the Best Time to Reflect, Gain New Ideas, Get Organized and Re-energize! Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber With a Little Help From Your Friends (Putting Reflection to Work) Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner There's A Book Inside of You! - You Have To Visualize the Big Picture eBook Authoring by Glenn F. Dietzel Summertime Income -- Ginny's Summer List of 35+ The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover Looking for an Electronic Grade Book--Try This Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly Language Arts Sites Part 3 The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac ARTICLES The Essential 55 Rules - Discovering the Successful Student In Every Child by Ron Clark There Must Be More Than This: Finding More Life, Love and Meaning by Overcoming Your Soft Addictions by Judith Wright Teachers.Net Webring Features Teachers' Sites by Valerie Simeone Teacher Resource Book Reviews from the Teachers.Net Community Behavior Management Sites NASAexplores: Express Lessons & On-line Resources for K-12 Educators by Dawn Gaddis Editor's epicks for July by Kathleen Alape Carpenter Gadget Lovers of the World Unite! by Skippy Tech Tip - Printing Bookmarks and Favorites from the Teacher Chatboard Helping Young Children Deal with Violence in the News from National Association for the Education of Young Children Teachers Turning to Out2.Com to Communicate With Parents -- Unique Site Enables Vital Connection from www.out2.com Travelogue by Kathleen Alape Carpenter REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria Featured School The Lighter Side of Teaching Ms. Woods and the Lost Voice by Margaret Woodall YENDOR'S Top Ten Class Picture Just Another Day in the Life of Magoo Schoolies Woodhead Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs PRINTABLES July 2003 through July 2004 School Year Calendar Correcting & Proofreading Checklist Calendar Bordered Stationery Graduation Songs Tic Tac Math Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor TEACHER INSPIRATION Better to Light a Candle Than Curse the Darkness by Chloe ON-SITE INSIGHTS Grade One Reading Primer from the Teachers.Net Chatboard FYI Reclaiming Connections: Caring, Trust and Social Justice in Schools and Communities from: Center for Peaceable Schools Civics Education More Than Just a Class from: Education Commission of the States Could Kidsregen.org's E-card Contest Uncover the Next Monet? from: Kidsregen.org July Columns July Articles July Regular Features July Informational Items Vol 4 No. 6 - JUNE 2003 COLUMNS Applying for a Teaching Job in a Tight Market, Part 2 Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Metacognition -- Thinking about Thinking Is Essential for Learning Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall Publishing Pressures 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon Even Punctuation Gets a Vacation! - Enjoy Your Summer with Children's Books Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell It's Summer! -- Rest your body, restore your soul & have some fun! Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber Be Your Own Mentor: REFLECT Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner There's A Book Inside of You! - You Make a Commitment eBook Authoring by Glenn F. Dietzel Moving to a New Town and School Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno I Taught, But Did He Learn? The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover Computer Donations To Schools: How To Make A Sound Choice Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly Language Arts Sites Part 2 The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac ARTICLES Teachers.Net Chatroom Exchange Reveals SARS Outbreak by Catherine Strommen Overcoming Barriers - Believe You Can Achieve by Don Quimby How Do You Rate As A Proactive Teacher by Chuck Brickman Calendar and Computations by Michael Moore When Students Say, "I'm Bored!" from: the Teachers.Net G.A.T.E. Chatboard Analysis of Whole Class Performance in Tests and Exams: Shall I Be a Bird? by P R Guruprasad Ode to a Classroom by Joseph Mock CPS and Learning by Remote by Dean K. Boyd Editor's epicks for June by Kathleen Alape Carpenter Final Update - Operation Deep Freeze by LT Marshall Branch The Web in the classroom by Sarah Horton Why Study the American Revolution During War in Iraq? from the Middle School Chatboard REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria Featured School Volunteer Poems The Lighter Side of Teaching YENDOR'S Top Ten Show & Tell Georgia's NCLB Head-Tricks Schoolies Woodhead Handy Teacher Recipes Classroom Crafts Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs PRINTABLES June and July Calendars Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor FYI Capella University receives state approval for K-12 leadership specialization -- Graduate program is now regionally accredited and state-approved from: Capella University Your Everyday Wisdom Counts from: everydaywisdom.net Competition Seeks Innovative High School Curricula - Teachers to Compete for Awards Totaling $180,000 from: Young Epidemiology Scholars Poll Shows Early Childhood Educators Ready to Help Families Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect from: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Learning to Look: Visual Resources & Multicultural Teaching from: New Media Classroom June Columns June Articles June Regular Features June Informational Items Vol 4 No. 5 - MAY 2003 COLUMNS Applying for a Teaching Job in a Tight Market, Part 1 Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Listening Lessons -- How to Help Kids Learn and Comprehend Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall Streamlining the Writing Block 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon Extreme Reading! Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell Springtime Learning Clubs---Simple Solutions to Spring Fever! Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber SGID: Teachers Learn From Student Feedback -- Small Group Instructional Diagnosis Leads to Increased Learning Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner There's A Book Inside of You! - You Reflect On Your Idea eBook Authoring by Glenn F. Dietzel Hassles on the School Bus Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno It's That Time Again, Ginny's List of Ten The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover I Retired From 'Teaching' Back in 2009 and Now I'm Back! - Reporting from the future (Part 2) Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly Language Arts Sites Part 1 The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac ARTICLES Overworked and Under-appreciated - A Tribute to Teachers by Don Quimby Learning Simulations Add to Classroom Lessons by Lanny Sorenson 14 Steps to Teacher Assertiveness - How to cope with difficult parents, principals and staff members by Mike Moore Early Years Are Learning Years - Learning through Water Play from: National Association for the Education of Young Children Pupil Personality Profile by P R Guruprasad End of Year Gift Ideas for Young Students from the Teachers.Net Kindergarten Chatboard Millionaires Receive Tax Break While More Children Enter Poverty fromThe Children's Defense Fund Eating Disorders: A Multi-Discipline Approach to the Kate Moss "Wispy Waif " Syndrome by Dr. Catherine Sagan Editor's epicks for May by Kathleen Alape Carpenter A Note To Young Immigrants by Mitali Perkins Ladybug Poems and Activities from the Teachers.Net Community A Step by Step Writing Guide for Students - Writing About a Character (Fourth Grade) by Barbara D. Martin REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria Featured School Classroom Photos by Members of the Teachers.Net Community Poems Written by Teachers 10 Brave Substitute Teachers and I Love You The Lighter Side of Teaching No More Lip Prints YENDOR'S Top Ten Georgia's NCLB Head-Tricks Schoolies Woodhead Handy Teacher Recipes Classroom Crafts Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs PRINTABLES Adjectives Worksheet Ladybug Pattern An End of the School Year Test for First Grade Writing Checklist Word Family House Poem Form Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor ON-SITE INSIGHTS On intermural sports at all levels by L. Swilley Observing an Outstanding Teacher from The Teachers.Net Substitute Teachers' Chatboard FYI Kidsregen.org helps kids, parents and educators find inspiration, activities and a sense of purpose during uncertain times from: Kidsregen.org Online Fishing Derby Locator Connects Youth With Over 1,800 Events from: Hooked On Fishing International May Columns May Articles May Regular Features May Informational Items Vol 4 No. 4 - APRIL 2003 COLUMNS The Effective Substitute Teacher Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Approaches of Outstanding Teachers Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall Considering a Reading Basal Series? 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon Living La Vida Reading: Great Picture Book Biographies Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell 10 Ways to Actively Involve Every Reader Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber Teachers: Want to Learn? Then Learn to Risk! Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner Getting Started on Your eBook eBook Authoring by Glenn F. Dietzel Effects of Red Food Dye on Children Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno Two Lists of Ten - Giving Directions for Lengthy Assignments and Preparing for Everyday Instruction The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover I Retired From 'Teaching' Back in 2009 and Now I'm Back! - Reporting from the future Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly English As a Second Language (ESL) Sites The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac ARTICLES We're Still Leaving the Teachers Behind by Vivian Troen & Katherine C. Boles Bureaucrat's Field of Dreams: If You Test Them They Will Learn -- A Rousing, Rip-Roaring,Raving Rant by Bill Page That's My Job! Promoting Responsibility in the Preschool Classroom by Mary E. Maurer War Impacts Preschool Students -- Current events and behavior changes from the Teachers.Net Early Childhood Chatboard TEAPOT Word Game - What Every Teacher Should Know! by Catherine Schandl How To Use Anchoring for Accelerated Learning by Stelios Perdios An Art Historian on Children in the Museum by Erick Wilberding China ESL, An Industry Run Amuck? by Niu Qiang & Martin Wolff Editor's epicks for April by Kathleen Alape Carpenter Egg Hatching - A PowerPoint Presentation by Mechele Ussery Direction for Teachers of Creative Writing by Dan Lukiv Tutorial - High Frequency Words (for students who struggle) from the Teachers.Net Chatboard Vocabulary Activities by Lisa Indiana 2-3 REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria Featured School Classroom Photos by Members of the Teachers.Net Community April Poem Skyscraper The Lighter Side of Teaching Eat More Spinach by Goose Classroom Chuckles YENDOR'S Top Ten Georgia's Head-tricks Schoolies Woodhead Classroom Crafts Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs PRINTABLES April Calendar Pippi Longstocking Novel Study Math Fact House 0 - 15 Numberline Contraction Strips Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor ON-SITE INSIGHTS Is it because I'm a first-born, or because I'm a teacher? 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Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber Need Something? Ask! Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner There's a Book Inside of You Waiting To Come Out! eBook Authoring by Glenn F. Dietzel Stop Underage Drinking Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno Debates in the Classroom---A List of Ten! The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover Saving Drowning Babies is Not Always the Best Policy! Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly Art Sites The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac ARTICLES Happy 7th Anniversary Teachers.Net by Dave Melanson How Not to Get Into College: The Preoccupation with Preparation by Alfie Kohn No Child Left Behind or Leave the Thinking to Us by Simon Hole Greetings! - Update from Operation Deep Freeze by LT. Marshall Branch Technology Reform in Schools by Daisy Marie (Price) Hicks Special Skills for Classroom Management by Stelios Perdios Looking for a teaching job? Ten Tips for Job Hunters by LFSmith Gems of Wisdom from Joy Jones Featuring Past Author/Illustrator Chat Guests by Kathleen Alape Carpenter, Editor Editor's e-Picks - March Resources by Kathleen Alape Carpenter, Editor Spotlight on NEW CD Set - How to Improve Student Achievement from EffectiveTeaching.com Living Up to David Ruggles by Caroline Edens Bundy Retirement Career Counseling by Dan Lukiv Addressing the Shuttle Tragedy by Zanada Maleki Novel Studies, Help students "switch on" to a novel by Margaret Veitch Student Stars Become Constellations by Jerry Taylor Pre-writing Center from Teachers.Net's Early Childhood Chatboard Odd Facts from the Second Grade Mailring REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria A New Twist on Featured Schools Classroom Photos by Members of the Teachers.Net Community March Poems March, There Was Crimson Clash of War, The Peaceful Shepherd The Lighter Side of Teaching Retirement Appreciation Seminar by Goose Classroom Chuckles Georgia's Head-tricks Schoolies Woodhead Handy Teacher Recipes Classroom Crafts Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs Story Stew from the Lesson Bank PRINTABLES Concentration Word Games Penguin Facts Study Sheet "Elmer" the Patchwork Elephant Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor FYI Summer Professional Development Opportunities from: Research for Better Schools Recognizing Tomorrow's Leaders Today from: Dr. Marc Seligman - National School Yearbook Jimmy Jet and the Pledge of Allegiance from: Wonder-Books.Com Special CD Offer For Kindergarten Teachers from: MVO Records Special Offer for Teachers.Net Readers from: Harry K. Wong Publications Kids Fishing Program Announces New Sponsors from: Gordon Holland March Columns March Articles March Regular Features March Informational Items Vol 4 No. 2 - FEBRUARY 2003 COLUMNS How to Retain New Teachers Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Curriculum, Instruction, Classroom Management, and Discipline Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost Skills Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber Now is a Good Time Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner Master Parents Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno Six Traits Resources The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover College and University Sites The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac Joining the World of the Palm Pilot Users Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly Streamlining Your Self-Selected Reading Block 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon Dim Sum and Then Some: Discovering China with Children's Books! Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell   ARTICLES Teacher Tax Relief Act Leaves Many Teachers Behind by Kathleen Alape Carpenter Spotlight: New Teacher Induction book by Annette Breaux and Harry K. Wong The 500-Pound Gorilla by Alfie Kohn Polar Bear Theme by Kerry Weisner A Teacher/Students Dialogue on Ernest Hemingway's Short Story, "A Day's Wait" by L. Swilley Greetings from Ross Island! - Update from Operation Deep Freeze by LT. Marshall Branch Editor's e-Picks - February Resources by Kathleen Alape Carpenter, Editor What Does It Take To Teach Middle School? by Middle School Teachers Technology Curriculum Tips by Jeff Cooper Writing Tips for Teachers - Part 2 by Joy Jones Which is more important: Teaching or Research and Publication? by Bikika T. Laloo "Three Little Pigs" Activities from the Kindergarten Chatboard Centers in a Tub from the Kindergarten Chatboard Planning a Reading Sleepover Party from the Teachers.Net mailrings Paulie's Igloo by Paulie Schenkelberg   REGULAR FEATURES Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes by Barb Erickson Special Days This Month by Ron Victoria Classroom Photos by Members of the Teachers.Net Community February Poems Winter Memories The Lighter Side of Teaching Goose the Substitute Teacher by Goose YENDOR'S Top Ten Schoolies Woodhead Handy Teacher Recipes Classroom Crafts Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs Recipe for Friends from the Lesson Bank PRINTABLES Sentence Builder Reading Contract Autobiography Upcoming Ed Conferences Letters to the Editor TEACHER INSPIRATION Why Be a Teacher? by smagee/k/tx I am feeling soooo good about this... by Tina ON-SITE INSIGHTS Do you keep track of how you come to think the way you do? by Roger Fuller Why Can't We Clone Great Teachers? by Dave   FYI The NEA Foundation's Grant Opportunities for 2003 from: NEA "Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth" Workshop from: Ruth Herman Wells Tour and Educational Journey to Costa Rica from: Nancy Brunn Summer Scholars Program from: Karen Ellis Win Books for Your Classroom! from: Ellen Jackson Sackmannn brings school lists to Educational CyberPlayGround from: Jim Leonhirth Vol 4 No. 1 - JANUARY 2003 COLUMNS Business Cards & No Problem With Hurricane Lili Dec./Jan. Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong Learning and Relationships, The two are inseparable Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall Teach Children Test-taking Skills Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber Teachers Have Two Jobs Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner Male Elementary Teachers Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno Starting a New Year…Ginny's List of 10 The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover Sites for School Principals and High School Teachers The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac New Versions of Software Can Be Overkill Ed-Tech Talk by Rob Reilly Why Didn't We Think of That? 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon Corks Are A-Poppin' at PlanetEsme.com! 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