Found Poetry from Magazine Cutouts and Literary Excerpts
Using found poetry in the classroom. Two methods that encourage students to create their own poetry from the words they find around them.
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St. Patrick's Day Project: Scavenger Hunt Teaches Elementary Students the History of St. Patrick’s Day
A pot of gold scavenger hunt is a fun activity for students to learn the history of St. Patrick’s Day. Clues hidden around the classroom contain facts …
Continue ReadingTeach Young Students How to Help the Environment: 3 Lesson Plans for Earth Day
Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach young children the importance and value of giving something back to the planet. Students can help the …
Continue ReadingAn Easy Homemade Phonics Game for Primary Students
What can you make with tag board, a marker, some cut-outs and a little fun? A phonics game that will reinforce skills you are teaching in class!
Continue ReadingCreate a World Clock: Fun Classroom Project to Learn About Time Zones
It’s two pm here but what is it in Auckland, New Zealand? Build this craft with your class and learn about different time zones.
Continue ReadingCelebrating St. Patrick's Day in the K-2 Classroom
When March rolls around, share some St. Patrick’s Day fun with your students. This lesson is geared toward students in grades K-2.
Continue ReadingJellyfish Art Project & Ideas for an Under the Sea Theme for Elementary Students
Most young children are fascinated by the ‘under the sea’ theme and this easy to do jellyfish project is a great introduction to the …
Continue ReadingSt. Patrick's Day Lessons and Activities: Bring the Luck of the Irish to Your Students
Here are some fun Ireland activities to help incorporate St. Patrick’s Day into the classroom on March 17th. Use them with St. Patrick’s …
Continue ReadingA Lesson on Making a Topographic Map
Why just study the different types of maps? This lesson will take you through the steps to show your students how to make their own topographic map.
Continue ReadingTeaching Young Writers: Point of View
This lesson emphasizes the importance of not shifting between the first- and third-person points of view.
Continue ReadingNature Lesson Plan: Craft Bird Feeders as a K-3 Classroom Art Project.
Making bird feeders is a wonderful way to celebrate nature and to teach your lower elementary students to appreciate and care for the Earth and all …
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between Nouns and Adjectives: Have Fun Teaching Your Students
This article suggests a lesson plan to help students distinguish between nouns and adjectives. It provides the fun that will make retaining the …
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