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First Time Here?
Welcome to Teaching Resources! This site is jam-packed with activities and printables to make your lessons come alive and put the joy back in teaching! If you're new to this site, read on to find out how it's organized.
In a hurry? Just browse through the site by clicking on the links at the top or bottom of the page. Go straight to the virtual File Cabinet for printables, or use the search feature in the green box to find a webpage or activity on a specific topic. You can also jump directly to the Site Map. You'll notice that after you click on a link, the color changes to a slightly lighter orange. This will help you to remember where you've been on the site.
Be sure to sign up for Candler's Classroom Connections to receive updates and information about how to use the resources on the site. You can also become a Facebook Fan for quick updates when new material is added. Thanks for visiting!
~ Laura Candler
Teacher and Creator of Teaching Resources
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Teaching Resources Site Overview
File Cabinet
My online File Cabinet is a collection of activity worksheets and printables for teachers. You’ll find active engagement ideas for a variety of content areas such as math, reading, science, and social studies. You’ll also find seasonal activities for special times of the year. The printables are in PDF format, so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the files.
Strategies
The Strategies section explores research-based strategies that have been proven to foster active engagement and boost achievement. You’ll find information about how to implement Cooperative Learning, Literature Circles, Learning Centers, Mastery Learning, and more.
Laura’s Books
In this section, you’ll find books that I’ve written for teachers. Over the last 15 years, I've written two types of books: print books and ebooks. The print books are on Cooperative Learning topics and are published by Kagan (www.kaganonline.com). The digital eBooks are called Power Packs because they are packed with powerful teaching materials! You download them to your hard drive and read them on the computer, printing pages only as needed. I've also started to write Mini Packs which are smaller and less expensive than Power Pack. Popular Power Pack titles include Classroom Goal Setting, Math Stations for Middle Grades, Daily Math Puzzlers, and Mastering Math Facts. Want to know more? Read reviews by other educators about my Power Packs and books!
Workshops
Would you like to learn more about how to use the strategies and materials on my site? I love sharing my materials online, but I love sharing them in person even more! Does your district need training in literacy methods, mastery learning, or hands-on math instruction? Find out how to attend an upcoming workshop in North Carolina or to schedule a workshop at your school or in your district.