Ways That Parents and Teachers Can Help Kids Overcome Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a big problem for kids. Some kids handle it better than others do, but it does create at least minimal stress for even the most …
Continue ReadingWhat Parents Need to Know about Standardized Test Scores
For kids, the anxiety is just during the test, but parents worry about a number of things, not the least of which is the result of test scores. Learn …
Continue ReadingIrregular Verbs Lesson Plan Ideas for Grade 3
Just when the students think they know all about verbs, it is time to “tense” things up again! They have learned that for regular verbs an “ed” is …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Rough and Tumble Play for Young Children
Physical activity is as important in early learning as books, friends and toys. But what if it gets a little “rough”? What does that mean and is it ok …
Continue ReadingThe Many Benefits of Cooking with Preschool-Aged Children
From making a PB&J to baking a pie to making applesauce, children love to cook. Cooking helps children work toward social, cognitive, academic, …
Continue ReadingTop 5 Test-Day Breakfast Foods for Increased Brain Power
With testing season among us in public education, teachers and parents are looking for ways to help kids better prepare for the tests. We all want …
Continue ReadingBoost Your Baby's Brain Power: Fun Activities to Bolster Development
Activities that are fun, simple, meaningful and developmentally appropriate can nurture brain development in all developmental areas. Read on to see …
Continue ReadingSecond Grade Science: Liquid Lesson Plan Ideas
As students study the properties of matter they learn to be more observant of things around them. In this lesson students observe several liquids and …
Continue ReadingHow to Afford to Live in the School District You Teach For
Every educator, be it kindergarten teacher or college professor, is experiencing the housing headache. Prices are skyrocketing, and many struggle to …
Continue ReadingFun Preschool Math Activity Ideas Using Pasta
Use a variety of dry pasta shapes to create macaroni math manipulatives to help your students improve and practice a variety of math skills. Here are …
Continue ReadingLearning about the Vietnam War: History Homework and Study Help
The complicated Vietnam War took place in Indochina. It was the first war America televised and the first war America lost. Hotly disputed, it created …
Continue ReadingPre-K and Kindergarten Friendship and Sharing Lesson Plan Based on The Popcorn Dragon
Begin your popcorn theme by reading a cute story about a dragon that helps preschoolers understand the importance of sharing along with how to get …
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