What Books Did Roald Dahl Write? A Complete List of Roald Dahl Books
Students of all ages will find these books by Roald Dahl fun and easy to read! Use this list of Roald Dahl books for children and the suggested …
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Winter Holidays & Traditions in Different Cultures: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Divali and More!
Many holiday customs have lost their meaning in the hustle and bustle of society. Taking time to discuss the origins of our winter traditions helps …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Using Touch Math to Help Struggling Students With Addition
If students in your classroom are having trouble understanding addition, one method that works for young students is TouchMath®. Students usually …
Continue ReadingLiterature in the Classroom: Author Studies
Author studies can highlight many concepts in literature such as point of view and the purpose of the author. Studying the lives and backgrounds of …
Continue ReadingBring Stories to Life by Acting Out Children's Literature in Grades K-6
Students enjoy hands-on learning, especially when it involves play-acting. Scenes recreated from stories aid students’ comprehension, while …
Continue ReadingGroup Building Activities for the Classroom: Building Classroom Quilts
If you are searching for group building activities to use in your classroom throughout the year, consider creating classroom quilts. Classroom quilts …
Continue Reading4 Fun Learning Games For the Elementary Classroom
Searching for ways to liven up your classroom? Read on for some exciting games to play in class that will help to reinforce material that your …
Continue ReadingReview for Test Games: Lesson Plan for the Day Before a Test
The day before a test is your chance, as a teacher, to help your students prepare for the test. Review games are a fun way to accomplish this. This …
Continue ReadingUsing Games in the Classroom to Teach Parts of Speech
Using a Powerpoint presentation and a projector, teachers can create an educational game to teach parts of speech.
Continue ReadingMaking Art Projects Meaningful to Kindergarten Students: Thoughts from a Teacher
It may seem easier to simply do a craft project yourself than try to teach a kindergartener how to do it, but it’s important for young children …
Continue ReadingClassroom Activities for Teaching Kids About Physical Disabilities
Students come in all shapes, sizes, and abilities. As more children with disabilities are included in the regular classroom, other students need to …
Continue ReadingFlexible Scheduling and Libraries: Elementary Library Media Center
Although many elementary schools treat library as another “specials subject” like art, music, or P.E., occurring on a fixed schedule, …
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