Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.8 No.5

May 2011

	Harry & Rosemary Wong: Effective Teaching
	The Inspiration of a Mother
	We all become teachers for the same reason. Someone, somewhere along the line, has inspired us in a profound way.
	Cover Story by Brad Johnson & Tammy McElroy
	Have We Childproofed Education?
Learning is an important characteristic of human behavior, but adults often hamper the inquisitive nature of children.
	Articles
»	Exploring Science with Water - Karen’s PreK PageKaren Cox
»	BUSTED: Myths Exposed for New Teachers - Myth #2: College Prepared You to be a Successful TeacherBetsy Weigle
»	On the Same Page: Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working TogetherSusan Fitzell
»	End of Year Piggyback Songs, PoemsTeachers.Net Community
»	What’s in Your Toolbox?Todd Nelson
»	An "A" Just for Writing Your Name?Bill Page
»	Teaching the Essential Skill of Self-ControlLeah Davies
»	In Honor of Teachers - Teacher Appreciation WeekTeachers.Net Community
»	May is... A May Calendar and Special DaysRon Victoria
»	Are You Rejecting Your Neediest Students?Michael Linsin
»	Ending the Year with Special StoriesHeidi Samuelson
»	10 Things Public Schools Can Do Much BetterFred Fletcher
»	At-Risk Kids - Life-Space: It’s All Kids Have!Bill Page
»	Mother's Day Gifts & ActivitiesTeachers.Net Resources
»	Coin Jingles for Learning Coin ValuesTeachers.Net Community
»	Time To Cut Back - If You’re Elderly, Unemployed or a Public EmployeeKari Wilson
»	Eric Carle on the Power of TeachersTeachers.Net Community
»	Infant-Toddler Checklist is Tool for Diagnosing Autism in BabiesNews Desk
»	Grant Writing HelpTeachers.Net Community
»	Being Kind to Animals - From Rescue to Therapy and Upscale Dog HousesTim Newlin
»	The Busy Educator’s Monthly Five - 5 Sites for EducatorsMarjan Glavac
»	Cheating - ResourcesTeachers.Net Resources
»	‘Special Needs’ Students Running ‘Small Businesses’ to Learn Life SkillsTony Gallotto
»	Career Guidance Tips For TeachersChristine Gapuz
»	Interactive History of Electronic GamesNews Desk
»	Images of ColonialismNews Desk
»	FREE Printables for PreK - 12 TeachersTeachers.Net Community
»	Apple Seeds - Quotes for EducatorsBarb Stutesman
»	Substitute Teaching A - ZTeachers.Net Resources
»	Elizabeth Balantyne Elementary School: A Leader in Mainstreaming Blind StudentsNews Desk
»	Links & LikesNews Desk