Think Aloud Examples: Think Aloud Versus Read Aloud
What is the difference between a read aloud and a think aloud? Find out, along with suggestions on selecting age appropriate books and two cause and …
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2 Quick Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make - At Home or in the Classroom
Here are two quick and easy Christmas crafts for kids to make as a special holiday keepsake. Here you’ll have your children make a macramé …
Continue ReadingCreating a Classroom Garden: Teaching Students About Plant Growth
This four part lesson involves creating a classroom garden and can be continued throughout the school year. Students will compare indoor and outdoor …
Continue ReadingA Christmas Activity for Kindergarten: Make Rudolph Sandwiches
Here is an easy recipe to add to your list of Christmas activities for kids. Students will make sandwiches which look like Rudolph! Kindergarten …
Continue ReadingTransportation Graph Lesson: Transportation Graphing Activities for a Transportation Unit
Here is a fun graphing lesson or activity for students to do during a transportation unit. Students will learn how to graph and read data based upon …
Continue ReadingMental Health Classroom Activities to Do in May
It is part of adolescence to spend time thinking and reflecting about the self and one’s place in the wider world, but is it the role of the …
Continue ReadingCrafts for Halloween and Christmas: Make Paper Plate Wreaths in Your Elementary Classroom
This creative activity is fun and inexpensive - a perfect combination. Students will learn how to make a Christmas wreath and a Halloween wreath. They …
Continue ReadingWhy Should Computers Be Used in the Classroom? Benefits & Advantages
Students today are already tech-savvy. Some may even know more about computers than you do! It benefits both you and your students to begin using this …
Continue Reading5 Fun Thanksgiving Classroom Games
Making crafts is not the only thing you can do with your class to celebrate Thanksgiving. You can also play some really fun games together. Games …
Continue ReadingBalance Exercises for Young Athletes
Balance and rhythm are important skills for any athlete. Introducing students to these skills through fun activities can be helpful in other aspects …
Continue ReadingPhysical Education Lessons: Making Letter Shapes
In this lesson we let our students experiment with body movements to make letters of the alphabet. You then take this further to get your class …
Continue ReadingA Turkey Apple Snack for Young Kids: Something Sweet for Thanksgiving
Students love to make turkeys for Thanksgiving. This project allows the student to create a turkey that they can also eat later on. That makes it …
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