Avoiding Annoying Classroom Distractions: Group Contract Fourth-grade teacher Lisa Koplik explains how to make a group contract to keep kids on track throughout the year. Transcript: Grade: Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Failure to Ask for Help: A Conversation With Parents If a student fails to ask for help, a conversation with parents or guardians might be necessary. That way, a teacher can better understand any underlying problems that might only be surfacing at home. Transcript: Grade: Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Failure to Ask for Help: Using 3x5 Cards When a student is having a hard time asking for help, allowing them to submit written questions on 3x5 cards can open up the conversation. Transcript: Grade: Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kate DiCamillo on The Tale of Despereaux Author Kate DiCamillo speaks to children and parents at the Brookline Public Library in this video clip (0:46). Grade: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Bob Balaban Interviews Bob Balaban About The Creature from the Seventh Grade Author Bob Balaban interviews himself about The Creature from the Seventh Grade in this entertaining video (2:31). Grade: 5 6 7 8
Martin Waddell on the Art of the Picture Book Martin Waddell, author of Sleep Tight, Little Bear discusses the art of the picture book in this video (5:28). Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
