Kristin Bird
Kristin has a background in literature, grammar, and education. She spends her time as a wife, mother, friend, and teacher. Her passion for research and writing have led her to be very successful in the freelance writing industry.
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Parenting Teenagers: On the InternetSocial networking sites like MySpace and Facebook are a cause for concern for many parents of teenagers. Here are a few tips on how to manage your teenager's use of this new Internet phenomenon.
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Organize Your Child's Toys After the HolidaysDon't let the gifts received during the holidays turn your home into a toy war-zone. Just a few easy steps can keep your home clutter free after the holidays.
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Turn Bootleg Jeans into Straight Leg JeansTwo different techniques for turning your bootleg pants into straight leg pants in order to keep up with the new fashion trends. Both ideas are easy for any do-it-yourself seamstress!
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Busy WomanWhether she's a stay at home mom or a business executive, the busy woman rarely takes time to think about herself. These 10 holiday gift ideas for busy women will help you show her how much you appreciate the energy she puts in to every day.
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Free Holiday Activities in Milwaukee, WisconsinNo matter what your age, background or budget, you will be able to find an event in Milwaukee to help you celebrate the holiday season with cheer. These are the events and activities taking place this year that are free and open to the public.
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Christmas in the Fox CitiesNumerous activities are available for young and old alike to usher in the holiday season in the Fox Cities this year. Some events are traditions for the area, others are new to town.
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Group Activities: Ice Breakers to Help People Get to Know Each OtherWhenever people are forced to work together in a group situation, tension arises. Ice breakers are often use to help acknowledge these tensions while allowing the group to function appropriately. This article offers 3 getting to know you ice breakers.
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Games and Acvities in the ClassroomGames and game-like activities are an important part of any classroom experience. That the motivation level of students increases drastically upon their use is no accident. This article offers tips for effectively using games in the classroom.
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English Grammar Lesson Plan: PunctuationAn English grammar lesson plan for middle or high school students that teaches the use of commas with coordinating conjunctions. Sample questions and sentences for overhead transparency or worksheets and possible follow-up activities are included.
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English Grammar Lesson Plan: Pronoun and Antecedent AgreementAn English grammar lesson plan for middle or high school students that teaches pronoun/antecedent agreement. Sample questions and sentences for overhead transparency or worksheets and possible follow-up activities are included.
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Free English as a Second Lanugage (ESL) Lesson Plans - Elementary SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free Elementary English as a Second Lanugage (ESL) lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Lesson Plans - High SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free High School English as a Second Language (ESL) lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free Foreign Language Lesson Plans - High SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free high school foreign language lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free Foreign Language Lesson Plans - Elementary SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free elementary school foreign language lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free Literature Lesson Plans - High SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free high school language arts lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free Literature and Reading Lesson Plans - Elementary SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free high school language arts lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free Language Arts Lesson Plans - High SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free high school language arts lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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Free Language Arts Lesson Plans - Elementary SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free elementary school language arts lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
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A Successful Middle School EnvironmentThis article breaks down the 10 most important components of a successful middle school. It outlines the various characteristics of schools that allow for the most academic and social growth for students.
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English Literature Lesson Plan: Discussion Questions for HamletA guidesheet of discussion questions for use while reading the play Hamlet. They can be used to get discussion started or when discussion digresses. They can also be used as writing prompts and for creating an essay exam.
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English Literature Lesson Plan: Fishbowl Discussion of Oedipus RexStudents will be reading Oedipus Rex, and applying various literary definitions to the play. This lesson will reinforce the application of those definitions and will teach them to analyze, interpret, and construct meaning within the text.
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English Literature Lesson Plan: Tragedy and the Tragic Flaw in LiteratureThis lesson is designed help students understand tragic flaws. Through this lesson the students will apply the definitions of tragic literary terms in order to better understand the literary genre of tragedy and how it applies to their lives.
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Crisis Managment Plan: How to Handle a Tragic Death or Suicide Within a School CommunityThe article outlines the issues that will arise in the event of a tragic death or suicide within a school community. It provides practical tips for school officials in creating a crisis management plan to deal with these unfortunate tragedies.
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A Review of Among Schoolchildren by Tracy KidderIn the book Among Schoolchildren, Tracy Kidder brings Mrs. Zajac's fifth grade classroom atmosphere to life. Looking at various areas of Mrs. Zajac's classroom can provide insight into what makes her a good teacher.
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Educational Motivation: Examining the Ways Teachers Can Motivate StudentsThis paper looks at various educational psychologists' attempts to help teachers motivate their students. Skinner, Bruner, and Norman offer three different perspectives that can be combined to help create an effective motivating classroom atmosphere.
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A Review of Classroom Management SystemsThis discussion on classroom management systems deals primarily with Donald Blumenfeld-Jones' "Conventional Systems of Classroom Discipline: The Patriarchy Speaks." It also includes discussion on Canter & Canter and Curwin & Mendler.