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Posts By: Meagan Cheney

Top 5 Classroom Management Tips for 2nd Grade Teachers

Posted June 19, 2014 by Meagan Cheney & filed under Effective Teaching, Top Ranked.

Providing an environment that is safe, but that also allows for growth and independence, is a priority when teaching 2nd grade. It is a year when children are becoming comfortable in the school environment and… Read more »

6 Tricks to Help Struggling Readers

Posted June 12, 2014 by Meagan Cheney & filed under Teaching Reading.

It is often said by teachers that up until the second grade, students are “learning to read” and from second grade on, they are “reading to learn”. By second grade students should be fluent, independent… Read more »

6 Traits of Effective Kindergarten Teachers

Posted May 13, 2014 by Meagan Cheney & filed under Effective Teaching.

Kindergarten is a pivotal year in a child’s academic development. Quite often, it’s the first formal year of instruction, which means the child will be introduced to several new skills throughout the year. Although good… Read more »

5 Biggest Mistakes of Elementary Teachers when Dealing with Parents

Posted May 11, 2014 by Meagan Cheney & filed under Working With Parents.

It should be a goal of every teacher to create an environment that is conducive to the success of his or her students. One of the most important components of a successful classroom is positive… Read more »

Top 10 States for Elementary School Teachers

Posted May 10, 2014 by Meagan Cheney & filed under Top Ranked.

When choosing where to live and work as an Elementary School teacher, there are many important factors to consider. Salary may be high on the list; however, don’t forget to factor in Cost of Living… Read more »

How to Work With Disinterested Parents

Posted May 9, 2014 by Meagan Cheney & filed under Working With Parents.

Let’s face it; some parents have more time than others to spend with their children. The reality is most households these days have two working parents or one parent who is faced to work long… Read more »

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