Math Games: Fun Ways to Teach Addition, Subtraction, Time-Telling and Fractions
If we all had fun as we learned, we would be most anxious to do so. Make sure your students enjoy their lessons by using these games for teaching …
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First Day of Art Projects for Class: Elementary Art Ideas for the Beginning of School
It’s the first day of elementary art class and what do you do with your young students? Here are some great ideas that will really …
Continue ReadingTeaching Prepositions: Kindergarden to Third Grade Level With a Worksheet
The following early elementary lesson plan suggests books, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets for teaching propositions (as words that …
Continue ReadingCreating a Class Flag in this Community and Art Lesson Plan
Look out stars & stripes! Students will learn how to collaboratively incorporate pattern, symbolism, logo design, and layout into a …
Continue ReadingClassroom Activities for the First Day of School
First day of school jitters can be overcome with some fun classroom activities. Students need to be welcomed into their school year with a firm but …
Continue ReadingAn Art Lesson on Community Roles-- Recognizing Community Members Through Art
Elementary students will create an image that portrays an important member of their community and explain in writing the reasons behind their …
Continue ReadingOcean Wall Mural Painting Lesson for Kids
This art lesson teaches kids how to paint an ocean wall mural in a sink area in the art room, a kindergarten room or even in their bathroom. Painting …
Continue ReadingTeaching Literacy and Numeracy Using the Newspaper: Games for Special Ed Students
Do you have a pile of newspapers gathering dust in the staff room, and a list of reading or numeracy learning goals not yet achieved? Before those …
Continue ReadingCreative Writing Lesson For Older Elementary Students: Old Items, New Uses
Creative writing should help develop the students’ imaginations. Try this lesson with elementary, middle school or even high students. The …
Continue ReadingGrades 6-8: Lesson Plan Showcasing Pop Art
This painting art project is easy and fun, using pop cans as objects to model. Teaching pop art style is easy when students can choose a favorite or …
Continue ReadingElementary Journal Entry Ideas for Your Classroom in All Subject Areas
Journals are not just for writing activities. Journals can be used in all subject areas. Use these elementary journal entry ideas to set up journals …
Continue ReadingLorax Activities for Teaching Kids Money Skills
After reading the Lorax, you can do some fun activities to help students learn more about money. These money activities can be adapted for any …
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