The Origin and Legend of the Headless Horseman
The Washington Irving short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” catapulted a traditional Dutch ghost story from an obscure regional folk tale into …
Continue ReadingTraditional Cultural Korean Festivals
Festivals reflect life, color and joy of a society. Korean festivals are full of life and they are celebrated throughout the year. Cultural Korean …
Continue ReadingCharacter Education with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Lesson
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is a fun book for elementary students to read. They love the characters, especially Charlie, and the …
Continue ReadingSummer Activity Packet for Pre-K: Keep Your Kids Entertained With Fun Activities to Encourage Learning and Skills Retention
Educational learning activities for preschoolers don’t have to be boring; they can be fun and interactive projects that make learning fun. Try …
Continue ReadingFirst Grade Poetry Lesson: Types of Poetry
Poetry is a wonderful way to share word pictures with your students. Through poems help your students explore feelings and emotions, develop …
Continue ReadingReading and Writing Lesson Plans for The Ugly Duckling
Here are two lesson plans to use when reading The Ugly Duckling with primary students. The first is a reading lesson; and the second is a writing …
Continue ReadingThe Cultural Significance of African Hair Braiding in Tribes
Braids are a part of the tribal customs in Africa. The braid patterns signify the tribe and help to identify the member of the tribe. The cultural …
Continue ReadingTips for Teaching Poetry in First Grade: 5 Lesson Ideas
What first grader doesn’t love The Cat in the Hat? Teaching poetry to children in the early years of school develops language skills that the …
Continue ReadingAnalysis of "Summer Solstice" by Nick Joaquin
“Summer Solstice”, also known as Tatarin, is a short story that has garnered much attention since its publish date in 1972. It was made …
Continue ReadingHomeschool Sewing Lesson: Make a Craft Apron
This easy sewing lesson for kids gives you a simple project that allows students of all ages to create something useful. Teach your child the basics …
Continue ReadingReading Intervention Ideas: Activities For a Resource Room
Reading skills are an area of challenge for many students in resource rooms. Developing activities and utilizing proven methods are necessary to …
Continue ReadingThe Fairy Folklore of Newfoundland – Origins, Little Fellas and Being In Irish Fairy Folklore
It’s often assumed — even by folklorists — that there aren’t any fairies in North America. The Good People are thought to be a purely European …
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