Learning Disability and Language Delay: How They are Diagnosed
It can be difficult to distinguish between a learning disability or a language delay, and some children present with both. Gain a better understanding …
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Planning a lesson on African American spirituals? Begin with a history lesson that critically looks at the origins, meanings and symbolism found in …
Continue ReadingPine Cone Activities for Preschool
Looking for some crafts to do with all of the pine cones the kids collect? here are some simple pine cone activities for preschool that you can use.
Continue ReadingPreschool Cactus Activities for the Classroom or at Home
A cactus is the most important part of a desert habitat. Learn more about the giant saguaro and other cacti by exploring some of these preschool …
Continue ReadingPreschool Snowman Counting Activity for Home or the Classroom
Looking for a preschool snowman counting activity? Here are step-by-step instructions for making an activity to teach counting in a fun and exciting …
Continue ReadingSix Ideas For Gravity Science Projects - From Beginner to Advanced
Interested in doing some experiments on gravity? Gravity makes a great subject for a science fair project. These ideas are perfect for grade school, …
Continue ReadingTeaching Map Skills to Elementary Students: Books & Activities
Here are some fun ideas to use when teaching map skills to elementary students. These books and hands-on map activities will increase social studies …
Continue ReadingThe Reasons for the Seasons: 1st Grade Lesson Plan on Seasons
The seasons provide many opportunities for interesting projects.Students are able to see and feel the change in seasons and can make comparisons …
Continue ReadingUse Flags of Our Fathers & Letters From Iwo Jima in this World War II History Lesson Plan
When using popular movies to teach World War II US history, it is important to incorporate critical thinking. Students must be able to discern the …
Continue ReadingWhat Makes Us Grow? Preschool Lesson Plan for Nutrition and Exercise
Use these ideas to help create a fun lesson plan that will lead preschoolers to discover what makes the human body tick. Also includes activities and …
Continue Reading"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls: Pre-Reading Strategies and an Activity
Summer of the Monkeys by prolific writer Wilson Rawls illustrates the themes of never giving up and the power of sacrifice as some of its main themes …
Continue ReadingMake Family Photo Games to Play With Your Children: 3 Projects to Make & Play
Gather some copies of photographs and together make games that will enhance the learning of family members. These fun photo games will not only be …
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