Articles written by Jennifer Wagaman

Learn how to successfully clean out the clutter in time for spring.

Mar 1, 2012 - Jennifer Wagaman

By planning your meals ahead of time, you can save time and money with food preparations. Find out the best way to reduce the chore of creating menus.

Jan 31, 2012 - Jennifer Wagaman

Find out how Organic and GMO crops mean eating healthy goes beyond vegetables and grilled chicken.

Dec 31, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Successful preschool at home starts with an understanding of what you would pay someone to do with your child.

Nov 28, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

With a few crafty items, you can make your own gifts for the children on your gift list for very little money.

Oct 27, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Research shows that students may not learn best by the popular idea of different learning styles.

Sep 15, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching while pregnant can often be difficult because your time belongs to the students. It is important to find ways to slow down stay comfortable.

Aug 17, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

According to a report by the National Council on Teacher Quality, the majority of student teacher experiences need improvement.

Jul 21, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

A brief overview of the Praxis score report and information on how to determine whether your score is passing.

Jul 13, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Learn three easy ways to be the best teacher interview candidate for the job.

Jun 16, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Utilize a variety of memory aids in the classroom to improve student performance.

May 28, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Going to school year-round is not a popular idea but it may be one solution to the summer slump that many students experience after a 3 month summer break.

Mar 17, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

After several changes to the original budget proposed in December, the PGCPS Board adopted a final budget for the 2012 school year.

Feb 25, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

As school budgets fight to balance, repayment options and salary adjustment options related to continuing education for teachers are hit hard.

Feb 24, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Students with dysgraphia often struggle with poor or illegible handwriting due to their disability. These tips will help new teachers manage these issues.

Feb 15, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Improving reading fluency will have a direct impact on reading comprehension. Here are some lesson ideas for helping improve a child's fluency.

Feb 10, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Tired of boring breakfast waffles? Here are ideas for mixing up and mixing in to create new tastes and keep breakfast interesting!

Feb 4, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

How to turn an ordinary classroom into a literacy rich classroom designed to improve the language experience of preschool children each day.

Jan 31, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

According to a new study released, children with greater self-control are more successful later in life.

Jan 25, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

New teachers need to understand school pay scales and how the economy impacts the teachers' salaries.

Jan 24, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

The optimism of student teachers should be harnessed to make the biggest impact for change in the education system.

Jan 20, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Make your own baby wrap style carrier for less than the cost of the required yardage of fabric from a store.

Jan 20, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

How you prepare for an interview can make a big difference in whether or not you get a job offer.

Jan 15, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

Utilizing bulletin board space in the classroom to enhance lessons helps to make learning fun and exciting all year long.

Jan 8, 2011 - Jennifer Wagaman

A sample resume and checklist critique to help any new teacher write a great resume.

Dec 30, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

The basics for new teachers in how to introduce students to the concept of and strategies for solving basic addition problems.

Dec 29, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

A student teacher evaluation is one of the most helpful learning tools a preservice teacher has to improve his or her teaching skills.

Dec 23, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

A look at what the research says about the arts as a part of the core curriculum and some ideas on how to integrate arts into schools.

Dec 17, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

After several dozen infant and toddler deaths, the CPSC has completely banned cribs with a drop side with new regulations going into effect in June 2011.

Dec 16, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

A new international study looks at how teachers can best reach the boys in their classrooms.

Dec 9, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Learn how to make a long term sub position work no matter the grade or subject area.

Dec 3, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Both teachers and students need to utilize time appropriately in order to achieve higher grades in any age classroom.

Nov 22, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Teachers need to be prepared to handle situations where racist comments are used in the classroom to help promote a more accepting community.

Nov 22, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Bose has several innovative products that would make great gifts this holiday season that can be enjoyed all year long.

Nov 1, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

In Detroit, new legislation punishes parents with jail time if they do not attend at least one parent teacher conference during a single school year.

Nov 1, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

The personal comments on a kindergarten student's report card are the most important piece of information for a parent.

Oct 31, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Organization in the classroom can impact classroom management, teacher planning and student learning.

Oct 21, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Simplify shopping for gifts by using this guide detailing some of the toys that won the Toy of the Year Award.

Oct 13, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Lesson plan template for new teachers or for teachers in training to think through each aspect of a lesson.

Oct 12, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Learn how to use shape books for Thanksgiving lesson plans and to create thankful bulletin boards to decorate the classroom.

Oct 7, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Easy activities and crafts for new teachers to use around Thanksgiving time in their early childhood classrooms.

Oct 7, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

When the weather is bad, students are sequestered inside for indoor recess. Learn some creative ideas for managing students during this type of recess time.

Sep 30, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Learn three common mistakes that new teachers make in the classroom and how to avoid them to have a successful first year of teaching.

Sep 25, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

First year teachers can often lose sight of why they became a teacher in the first place. Here is a little inspiration to keep them moving forward.

Sep 17, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Some decisions are taught and rehearsed, such as lesson planning and delivery. Other decisions are often overlooked in training, but are no less important.

Sep 11, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Brief guide to Maryland Public School System curriculum, student testing and student services for new teachers.

Sep 2, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

What a teacher believes about a student's ability, even subconsciously, can have a huge impact upon student test scores.

Aug 24, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

This book gives parents important information in an easy to digest manner and should be on the shelf of each new teacher.

Aug 2, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

At the IEP meeting the team of professionals responsible for a student's education will gather with the parent to develop a plan to help the student learn.

Jul 30, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman

Preparing for student discipline issues ahead of time can increase a new teacher's effectiveness in the classroom.

Jul 19, 2010 - Jennifer Wagaman