This compilation of teaching ideas was produced from suggestions offered by participants in Kentucky's 1990-91 Commonwealth Institute for Teachers and by the 1991 Local District Teachers of the Year. At the elementary level, 11 tips are offered for teaching language arts, 4 for mathematics, 1 for physical education, 3 for self-esteem, and several in miscellaneous areas (such as parents day, progress reports, and thinking skills). At the middle/secondary level, 9 tips are offered for teaching language arts, 3 for mathematics, 4 for science and social studies, and 15 for self-esteem. Examples include: Spelling Songs, Writing a Classbook, Biopoem, Friendly Competition, The School Supply Store, and Biology and Psychology in the News. Teaching tips are described in varying degrees of detail, and each is accompanied by the name of the teacher submitting the idea and his or her school district. (JDD)