Names of Days, Months & Holidays: Beginner ESL Lesson Plan
In this lesson plan, students will create a calendar, learning day and month names, as well as an interactive classroom bulletin board for each month …
Continue ReadingPreschool Songs, Fingerplays, and Rhymes
Young children learn concepts and fine motor skills with preschool songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Here are some simple fingerplays based on general …
Continue ReadingTeach Position Words in Preschool Using Alice Schertle's Book: "All You Need for a Snowman"
Put the hat on top and the belt around the middle. Place the arms on each side and the buttons in front. Then add two eyes and put the nose under the …
Continue ReadingThree Preschool Planet Art Ideas for an Outer Space Theme
Young children are fascinated with anything to do with space and the solar system. Try one or all of these three easy art projects on planets during …
Continue ReadingUse Music to Encourage Learning in Toddlers
This article explains how toddlers learn from music, from communication to social skills, and how parents and childcare workers can encourage musical …
Continue Reading"Walk Two Moons:" Accelerated Reading Level Lesson Ideas
What to do with your knowledge of the accelerated reading level of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech? Convert those numbers into tangible learning! Here …
Continue Reading3 Yummy Preschool Christmas Recipes: Unique Snack Ideas
Tired of the same old holiday activities? Try these preschool Christmas recipes as a complement to your curriculum. Each recipe offered uses simple …
Continue Reading5 Advent Calendar Activities For Preschool Children
As the holidays approach, so rises the anticipation of young children. By making Christmas Advent calendars, children will be able to visualize and …
Continue ReadingChanukah Lesson Plan With a Cut-and-Paste Activity: For Grades Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
Chanukah is also known as the “Festival of Lights.” Give students a brief introduction to this Jewish hoilday with the free Chanukah …
Continue ReadingCognitive Therapy and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the Classroom
So you’ve heard about cognitive therapy and obsessive compulsive disorder, but you’re not sure how to apply it to the classroom. Read on …
Continue ReadingComplete Study Guide: Chapter Questions For My Brother Sam Is Dead
Sit back and enjoy reading a great historical fiction novel without worrying about questions at the end of the unit. Your chapter questions and …
Continue ReadingCreating Watercolor Method Charts: Beginner Watercolor Lesson Plan
Let students get their feet and brushes wet with this basic art lesson plan with watercolors. To introduce students to the medium, have them create a …
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