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Staying power and the unwillingness to give up are character traits that come in handy at various points in our lives. Lesson activities for A Child …
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Amelia Bedelia, that literal-minded maid, provides a great example of how confusing idiomatic phrases can be for English learners, as well as how …
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Not quite sure how to plan a curriculum for your preschool class this year? There are several ways to approach it including thematic planning, …
Continue ReadingHistory of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850: A Painful Compromise
the compromise of 1850 was one of the most important events that led up to the Civil War. Learn key information about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 …
Continue ReadingBiography of Anne Hutchinson: A Puritan Who Fought for Religious Freedom & Women's Rights
Today, Americans have the right to think for themselves and decide how they want to live their lives. In the 1600s, though, that wasn’t yet the …
Continue ReadingClassroom Activities For World Cup Soccer: Goals For Your Students
What can your students learn from soccer? The World Cup is a major sports event that provides a great opportunity to teach children about history and …
Continue ReadingESL Lesson Plan on Chocolate: Giving Your Students a Real Taste For Learning
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Continue ReadingExciting Interactive Potato Activities for Preschoolers to Dig Into
Children love learning about one of the most important vegetables known to man–potatoes. Engage your preschoolers in some fun potato activities …
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