The Reasons Children Need Show and Tell in the Classroom: Communication Skills
In this article we will explore the rationale for and the importance of show and tell in the classroom. We take a look at the standards for English …
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Book Review of "Sing a Song All Year Long" as a Resource for Elementary Music
If you are looking for music lesson plans, seasonal classroom songs, paper puppets, and other music activities for your elementary classroom, this …
Continue ReadingRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Musical Ideas Incorporating the History of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Everyone loves that cute Christmas reindeer, Rudolph, but do you really want to know the history behind the name? This is a great Christmas legend …
Continue ReadingEffective Collaborative and Cooperative Learning in the Classroom.
Teaching students the four foundational principles of successful relationships will enable them to derive maximum benefit from collaborative and …
Continue ReadingTactile Learning: Using Manipulatives to Reach Kinesthetic Learners
Tactile, or kinesthetic, learners learn by doing. One way to reach these students’ learning style is to help them make models of concepts you …
Continue ReadingUse This Underground Railroad Website With Your Social Studies Lesson Plans
The National Geographic website about the Underground Railroad is perfect for elementary and middle school students to use with a social studies …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Teaching Tips to Create a Learning Environment
School is a garden and the teacher is a gardener who carefully tends the little human plants under their care and helps them to grow to beauty and …
Continue ReadingExperiential Learning Tips for Making Learning More Effective In the Classroom
How do children learn best? Although there is much discussion surrounding learning styles most of us would agree that children learn best through …
Continue ReadingTen Tips to Creating & Using Differentiated Learning Centers in the Classroom
Creating successful differentiated learning centers in your classroom requires you knowing your students well. Follow these ten tips for beginning and …
Continue ReadingGreat Science Experiments for Young Children
Young children love to explore their world. They learn science concepts best when the lessons are hands-on and applicable to their environment. …
Continue ReadingSupport Creativity with These Art Activities for Young Children
Every child starts out as a little artist. Young children love to explore a variety of media, and delight in their creations. Somehow, it seems the …
Continue ReadingOwl and Mouse Software: Bridge to Reading and Phonics REview
In this second installment we will look at the phonics and reading software and activities Owl and Mouse offers for free. Owl and Mouse has lined up …
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