How to Write Bio Poems: Teaching Poetry Writing Using Artwork
Students are introduced to famous works of art and shown how to develop their own interpretation of what the artist was feeling. After classroom …
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Identifying Rocks and Minerals: Hands-On Lesson for Elementary Grades
Do your students find rocks and minerals boring? Well, they’re not! This lesson is a great way to help spice up your science class.
Continue ReadingActivities to Teach "Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days" to your Elementary Class
Wouldn’t it be great to be perfect? No wrong answers on tests. Never anyone to correct your mistakes because you wouldn’t make any. This book would be …
Continue ReadingSarah Plain and Tall Novel Study and Activities for Grade Three
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia Maclachlan is a popular book to use with third graders. It is at a good reading level for them, teaches some of the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Elementary Students Math Word Problems: Taking the Mystery out of Solving Word Problems
Word problems are usually the first ones skipped and left blank on a test and in homework assignments. For the most part students just don’t get …
Continue ReadingEnglish Lesson Plans: Activities for Sarah Plain and Tall Book
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a popular book to read in second, third, or fourth grades. There are several activities for Sarah Plain and Tall book that …
Continue ReadingTeaching Sentence Writing and Sentence Structure
Good writing always starts with good sentences. These tips for teachers will help you to explain how to write proper sentences to your students.
Continue ReadingNoting Details in Reading for Students: A Lesson Plan
Students are required to read a diversity of books, handouts, articles, writings, essays and the daily agenda on the board. In addition, students …
Continue ReadingThe Chocolate Touch Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas That Are Fun
This book was written 57 years ago! Have your students compare and contrast what life was like then and now. What are spectacles and boiled candy? …
Continue ReadingChris Van Allsburg's "Just a Dream"
“Just a Dream” is the perfect addition to any unit on environmental education. It looks at a small boy and his attitude toward the earth. …
Continue ReadingFinding a Fraction of a Fraction Math Lesson Plan for Elementary Students
Fractions are everywhere, so teaching elementary students the basic steps in problem solving word problems and fraction equations will provide a math …
Continue ReadingInference Activities: Fun Ways to Teach Inferences
Looking for some fun ways to teach your class about making inferences? These inference activities are the perfect way to help your students understand …
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