Teacher's Lounge

DISCUSSION GROUPS   MOVIES   SHOPPING

The teacher's lounge is a work in progress. We would like to provide fun and useful services to hardworking teachers. We now have a forum and discussion groups. You can register and start posting. It may take a little while to build up a group of folks, so please be patient and continue to post, respond, collaborate, and make new friends. We would also appreciate it if you would tell a teacher friend about our site, forums, and groups.

Discussion Groups

Please join our discussion groups for professional collaboration. It only takes a few to start a discussion, ignite a flame, and pass it on.

 

Subscribe to Effective Teaching K-2 Discussion Group

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Subscribe to Effective Teaching 3rd-5th Discussion Group

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Subscribe to Effective Teaching Middle School Discussion Group

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Subscribe to Effective Teaching High School Discussion Group

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Inspirational Movies

Check out our list of inspirational teacher movies. The next time you need a little inspiration and motivation for going back into your classroom, buy or rent a great movie. Don't forget the popcorn!

Shopping Bargains

We are rounding up some great places to shop and get awesome bargains. We are always looking for a deal. Let us know if you find a great deal for teachers. Email us with "shopping deals" in the subject line.

Apple Boutique

   We are a creative bunch here at Effective Teaching Solutions. We have some fun designs for teachers on t-shirts, hats, handbags, and more. Profits help us to maintain this website. Click on the apple and visit our Cafe Press store often to see what we dream up next!

Itty Bitty Packages

 Lisa Frase creates handcrafted, one of a kind pieces of jewelry using the finest beads and wire. Find what you are looking for at Itty Bitty Packages.

Bottega eBooks

eBooks by Lisa Frase on different topics - not just education! Learn how to find tools for your website, find products to sell on Ebay, write and sell your own eBooks and more!

We are so excited to tell you about the coolest site! You can get genuine silver jewelry with gemstones for free! You read it right - free. You only pay $5.99 for shipping and handling. There is not a catch. This is a promotion for their full catalog (so they will probably send you a catalog, but it's worth a little more junk mail). Start shopping!

Magazine City 

We have found the largest online magazine subscription service. You will find hundreds of magazines at competitive prices.

Big Crumbs

   Big Crumbs is a great place to shop online AND make extra money. You receive a cash back every time you shop and commissions for your referrals. Big Crumbs includes lots of brand name stores such as Limited Too!, Avenue, Babies R'Us, Kohls, Linens-N-Things, Ebay, and many more!

Paperback Swap 

   You are missing out if you haven't discovered Paperback Swap. For the price of media mail, trade in your old books for new books with thousands of other members. Membership is free!

Book Closeouts

If you are looking for a new way to build up your classroom library without spending a fortune, then you have to check out Book Closeouts. The prices are great! Watch for huge blowout sales on children's books.

Worksheet Library 

Find thousands of printable worksheets at this teacher friendly site.