Touch the Clouds While You Learn Facts About the Empire State Building
What a great place to take a date! Take in the 360˚ view from an observation deck or swing from the antenna at the top. While you are there, learn how …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Literature-Based Teaching Strategies? Get Your Students Psyched About Participating
It’s quite possible your students enjoy reading and just hate doing reading assignments that have little value. Increase the amount of each …
Continue ReadingFour Collaborative Activities for Teaching on Costa Rica into the Classroom
Costa Rica is a tiny country with much to offer. Classroom collaboration across subject matter brings students into an exciting, interesting and …
Continue ReadingNew Ways to Teach Old Yeller: Creative Interactive Ideas for a Classic
The timeless appeal of a classic novel can become a liability when teachers tire of the same book and the same activities. If you can no longer convey …
Continue ReadingUseful Strategies for Teaching Fourth Grade Writing:Think Outside the Box
This year, avoid summaries where students copy one paragraph of the article. Steer clear of stories that ramble on for ten pages and descriptive …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Writing a Homeschool Graduation Speech
So you’re going to give a speech at your homeschool graduation ceremony? Learn the components of a well-delivered speech and get ideas on what …
Continue Reading4 Ideas for Advanced Paper Crafts: Including Making Paper, Beads, Origami and Masks
Take paper crafts to a new level when you make your own handcrafted paper, make string paper beads, design paper masks and fold origami water bombs.
Continue Reading8 Free Second Grade Reading Resources Online: Sampling of Some of the Best Options
The Internet has an abundance of reading materials for children and plenty at a second grade reading level. Find some of the best resources for your …
Continue ReadingBacteria's Role in the World: A Study Guide
Bacteria plays a much larger role in our world then we think. It covers almost every surface of our bodies, our homes and even our food! Before you …
Continue ReadingCreating Effective IEP Goals Which Incorporate the Use of Assistive Technology
A student’s IEP is often their lifeline to academic, social, and emotional success. Incorporating assistive technology into this plan helps to …
Continue ReadingEngaging Summer School Reading Activities From Primary Through High School
Students attending summer classes are often reluctant readers already and having to go to school when everyone else is on vacation makes them even …
Continue ReadingFive Beginning French Activities for Kids: Games and Songs to Teach French
Beginners of French at any age will enjoy learning this new language with any of the children’s beginning French activities mentioned here. Simply …
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