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130 FAQs and Practical Answers From Scholastic's Teacher Helpline
130 FAQs and Practical Answers From Scholastic's Teacher Helpline
by Ruth Manna
This reassuring resource contains dozens and dozens of frequently asked questions about everyday teaching issues—collected from Scholastic's Teacher Helpline. Ruth Manna answers a broad range of questions with a voice that is equal parts patient colleague, encouraging mom, and enthusiastic cheerleader. Great for new teachers, experienced instructors, and even administrators, this book provides effective strategies and down-to-earth advice for preparing for the new school year, organizing and managing a classroom, planning curriculum, communicating with parents, and much more.
About Ruth Manna
Ruth Manna is a second grade teacher and Scholastic online mentor teacher. She is licensed as both a teacher and principal. A graduate of George Washington University, Ruth has taught early childhood and elementary grades for more than 20 years. She has been moderator of the New Teacher Helpline since 2006. Her book, 130 FAQs and Practical Answers from Scholastic’s Teacher Helpline, is an outgrowth of this message board. Ruth is a mom of three and grandma of one. She and her husband live in Western MA.
Articles
What can I do about bullies?
by Ruth Manna
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Information and resources to stop bullying in its tracks.
How can I handle a student with ADHD?
by Ruth Manna
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Strategies to help keep students with ADHD focused and learning.
How can I help my students become good test takers?
by Ruth Manna
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The classroom environment and resources you need for students to succeed, plus additional information for special education students.
How can I honor cultural and ethnic heritage months?
by Ruth Manna
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Key ideas to remember.
How can I provide differentiated instruction?
by Ruth Manna
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Tips to reach all learners in your classroom.
What big challenges do new teachers face?
by Ruth Manna
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Three key areas to focus on: support, discipline, and classroom management.
How can I structure parent conferences?
by Ruth Manna
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Everything you need to know to structure effective parent conferences.
