The Historical "Gone with the Wind": Movie Facts for Students
Learn the history behind one of the favorite films of all-time, “Gone with the Wind.” From its depiction of black characters to the role …
Continue ReadingToddler Activities on the Primary Colors: Red, Blue & Yellow
Toddlers love learning about bright colors through stories, songs, art and crafts. Our focus will be on the primary colors: red, blue and yellow.
Continue ReadingDiscovering Medieval Art: Gothic, Romanesque, and Byzantine Art
The history of medieval art is represented in three periods called the Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art styles. Although these styles built upon …
Continue ReadingWhat is an Herbivore? Definition & Examples
Find the definition of an herbivore as well as some real world examples. Herbivores are both insect and mammal, current and prehistoric. Read on to …
Continue ReadingDrawing with Preschoolers: Ideas and Strategies
Here’s a collection of ideas on drawing with preschoolers. Find out more about how drawing is connected to literacy development, and how you can …
Continue ReadingFour Teaching Strategies for Phonemic Awareness
Before teaching students how to read, it is important for them to develop phonemic awareness. Teaching strategies for phonemic awareness help …
Continue ReadingFun Grammar Games for the Classroom
Simply mention the word grammar, and your students start to snore. But grammar doesn’t have to be boring! Try out these grammar games to …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Reading Lessons for the Author's Purpose for Elementary
Understanding author’s purpose helps readers understand what the author wrote and why he or she uses certain language. These reading lessons …
Continue ReadingMyth Lesson Plans for Elementary Students
This lesson plan for elementary school will help students recognize a myth. Furthermore, students will read and write their own myths, and learn to …
Continue ReadingStained Glass Spring Art Project for Preschool: Cute Crafts for Mother's Day or Easter
Children will love making these stained glass spring art projects for preschool. The children will learn about a variety of colors when they create …
Continue ReadingTeaching Words with Multiple Meanings: Strategies for Young Learners
Some words have more than one definition, which is very confusing to students. There are ways of teaching multiple meanings. Reading strategies that …
Continue ReadingThrowing and Catching Games for Elementary Students
Help children with coordination and overall gross motor skills with these amusing throwing and catching games for elementary students. Using hula …
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