Image Source: www.travelblog.org, Classroom fun, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Even if you are “humor challenged,” there are things you can do to...

What does Felicity mean? It is a noun and it’s the state of being happy. How do you pronounce it? /fɪˈlɪsɪti/ OR fe·lic·i·ty Where does...

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” What does it mean? Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. Where does it...

Have you fallen into the trap of saying “No talking!” or “I need quiet!” all day long? It’s exhausting to keep repeating your requests...

What does Niche mean? It is a position or function of an animal in a community of animals. How do you pronounce it? /ˈnich/ OR nich Where...

“Birds of a feather flock together.” What does it mean? People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. Where does it come...

Do you have more students this year? Education budget cuts across the country are one cause of class-size increase in public schools. If...

What does Juxtapose mean? It is a verb that means to put side-by-side. How do you pronounce it? /dʒʌkstəˈpəʊz/ OR juhk-stuh-pohz Where...

“Beggars can’t be choosers.” What does it mean? If you’re asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you....

“A watched pot never boils.” What does it mean? If something takes time to finish, don’t watch it too closely because it will seem like...

1. Avoid Doing Battle Always log and take notes on parent phone calls, a good practice in case you need to recall the details of a...

What does dexterous mean? It is an adjective that means very skilled, clever, proficient with their body and/or mind. How do you...

by Rebecca Alber I remember how, as a new teacher, I would attend a professional development and feel inundated with new strategies. (I...

What does eon mean? It is a noun that means an eternity, or an infinite amount of time; forever. How do you pronounce it? ē′ən OR e·on...

In conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Macmillan Education, English Book in Georgia is happy to announce a 3 day March...

“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” What does it mean? If someone’s paying you or helping you out, you have to be careful not to make...

ATTENTION TEACHERS!! Certrificates for Macmillan Open Mind Training with Steve Taylore-Knowles are now available. To collect your...

The American Psychological Association cites classroom management as the most sought after subject for teacher professional development....

What does chortle mean? It is a noun that means to laugh because you are amused or pleased by something. How do you pronounce it?...

Today is Alessandro Volta’s 270th birthday. Alessandro Volta is the inventor of one of the most important inventions to date. Google...