Math Lessons for Self-Contained Special Education Classes
Several considerations need to be kept in mind when developing math lessons for self-contained special education classes. Read on for information and …
Continue ReadingRecord Keeping for the Middle School Classroom: A Guide for Teachers
For some teachers, record keeping can be quite tedious. However, there are tricks of the trade that teachers use to make their lives easier. This …
Continue ReadingThe Customs and Lifestyle of the Susquehanna Indians
Once part of a large confederacy, the Susquehannock people were decimated by disease and war. What we know about them comes from historical accounts …
Continue Reading"Henny Penny" Sequencing Activities for Kindergarten or Grade One
Sequence of events is a basic but essential skill for all readers. Before teaching “Henny Penny” in your classroom, peruse this selection …
Continue ReadingSchool Age Child Development Stages: What to Expect
Young school age children, particularly in kindergarten and first grade, often hit typical child development stages at different times. Milestones …
Continue ReadingFun Facts about Literature: F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
Reading The Great Gatsby plunges you into a time when America was all about flappers, Prohibition, and trying to achieve success. While the story …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Preschool Birthday Activities: Indoors & Outdoors
For most parents, just the thought of hosting a party for a group of preschoolers is enough to cause stress! But parties with young children can be …
Continue ReadingReview of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak’s most recent effort is an ambitious book, using Death to narrate the life of a teenage German girl in an attempt to make sense of …
Continue ReadingAn Elementary Math Operation Cheat Sheet With Problem Examples For Each Operation
This cheat sheet for elementary math will help you to remember the basic rules. Use this as a review or as a study sheet to stay current in your …
Continue ReadingParenting Style: Influence on Child's Cognitive Development
A baby’s brain is a rapidly developing organ from the time he is implanted as an embryo in the uterus to the time he is born and grows into a child. …
Continue ReadingClassroom Topics for Teaching the History and Culture of Latin America
Latin America is a region with high cultural diversity and a history that presents interesting as well as painful episodes. Classroom activities can …
Continue ReadingFour Fun Word Games: Teaching Spanish to Your Elementary Students
Students will enjoy learning Spanish with these elementary word games. The games keep them in close touch with remembering the Spanish alphabet in …
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