Teddy Bear Picnic: Preschool Activities and Craft
Let’s have a teddy bear picnic! Preschool students will love the song and the activities connected with this event. Enjoy the treats and help …
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Why is Juneteenth so important? After all, the slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years before Juneteenth even …
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Spring is here and Arbor Day is a perfect holiday to go along with our spring celebrations and learning. Find some wonderful fiction and nonfiction …
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Finding appropriate, free educational software for the primary grades online can be difficult. The sites mentioned in this article have been used in …
Continue ReadingFree Software to Teach Toddlers to Read: Starfall, Literactive and Bridge to Reading Reviewed
There are many ways to encourage young children’s early reading skills. While looking at books is an obvious one, using computer software in …
Continue ReadingHeroes of the Holocaust: 4th Grade Lesson Plans
Fourth graders are not yet ready to learn about the horrors of the Holocaust in detail, but they should be exposed to its message. This Holocaust 4th …
Continue ReadingHow to Avoid Overprotective Parenting
Learning how to take care of your child without being overprotective is about finding the balance. Hindsight is 20/20 and mistakes happen. Learn how …
Continue ReadingIt's a Digital World: Incorporating iPads in Preschool Classrooms With 4 Terrific Apps
Looking for a great way to get your preschoolers excited about learning? Read on for some information about how to incorporate Apple’s iPad into your …
Continue ReadingA Lesson Plan to Create Storytelling Fables for First Grade Children: The Value of Fables in Early Child Education
Young children love learning about fables. These stories involve clever characters and provide a simple way to understand a greater truth. Use fables …
Continue ReadingPreschool Father's Day Gift Ideas: Free Poems and Easy Projects You Can Make
Father’s Day poems are a great way to show your dad how much you love him. Check out these cute poems paired with a gift idea to help show your …
Continue ReadingSummary and Review of "Sabriel," Book One of "The Abhorsen Trilogy" by Garth Nix
“Sabriel” combines horror, action, adventure and steampunk in a rich and memorable fantasy. “The Abhorsen Trilogy” should be a …
Continue ReadingThree Geometry Art Lessons For Elementary School Curriculum
Make shapes come alive with these geometry art lessons for elementary school. In the process of learning about characteristics of different polygons, …
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