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Holiday Special Issue

Christmas Activities

Celebrate the holiday season with an exciting collection of Winter, Christmas, and holiday lesson plans and activities. Submitted by the many generous and innovative Teachers.Net teachers, this batch of December ideas is sure to excite your students as they explore this joyous season.

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Columns

Candles of Inspiration
December 2008:
This Is Why We Do It...

Sometimes we connect with former students through unusual means, and with touching results.

Writing Prompts for December

Here�s motivation for your students to write, embedded in fun facts and hip history!

James Wayne

Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers

December Survival Guide

Ten Special Management Tips for Your Classroom PLUS Ten Ways to Rest and Recharge over the Winter Break!

By Sue Gruber

Words Can Inspire

Here's how teachers can use words to paint successful pictures that stimulate children's optimism about their future, encouraging positive behaviors.

By Leah Davies

Windy City Top Ten

Parents and teachers share the vision and guardianship of long-term learning as well as its daily tasks. It�s the primary partnership for raising effective and resilient kids.

By Todd R. Nelson

Promoting Learning & Discipline

Tapping Into Internal Motivation

The foundation of The Raise Responsibility System* is teaching before problems occur.

By Dr. Marvin Marshall

The Busy Educator's
Monthly Five:
December 2008

Make hand washing fun; Native American arts exhibits; Test yourself with online police renderings, and more.

By Marjan Glavac

Advice for Substitute Teachers
No Time to Prepare!

Substitute teachers seek advice about facing unfamiliar content and earning extra money to supplement a Sub�s low pay.

By Barbara Pressman

Coaching the Urban Educator
Finding the Main Idea in Students� Behavior

Don't beat yourself up for not being able to "reach" a child. Chart a course in a more productive direction.

By Kioni Carter

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Cover Story: Bill Page

Viewpoint: At-Risk Students

A point-of-view is how one views something; a point-of-viewing is where one stands while s/he is viewing something. December's cover story offers one educator's perspective and insight into effectively relating to at-rick students.

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