Teaching About "Parrot in the Oven:" For 9th Grade Language Arts Classes
Parrot in the Oven is a book that will appeal to young adults - particularly those with a Mexican background. This article explores the language and …
Continue ReadingThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Practice Quiz & Review Questions
If you need to review Kate Di Camillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, quiz yourself with the following questions. Reviewing with this …
Continue ReadingUse Online Listening Programs, Music, and Videos to Practice Japanese Listening
As with any language, listening practice is an important aspect of language acquisition. Teachers can do Japanese listening practice through online …
Continue ReadingWhat Is The Best Way to Classify Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs are scary and large creatures when seen in movies and television. They are also a source of fascination for many children and adults alike, …
Continue ReadingBuild a Diorama: School Project on Dinosaurs
One of the most popular types of science projects is a diorama–especially of ancient reptiles and prehistoric birds! These hints will help …
Continue ReadingClassroom Activities for Trumpet of the Swan
Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White is a classic story about swans, communication, and more. Here are some activities to go with this novel.
Continue ReadingFinding and Discussing Literary Terms in Out of the Dust
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse is written in free verse and is historical fiction for children in upper elementary grades. You can teach some literary …
Continue ReadingHow God Created the World: Preschool Lesson Plan Ideas
Teach children the wonder of Earth’s beginning with a ‘how God created the world’ preschool lesson plan. Make creation art-books …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Art Lesson Plans With Standards for Basic Art
Kindergarten is no longer about coloring within the lines. Kindergarteners should be exposed to skills and concepts in art early on so that they may …
Continue ReadingWho Discovered the Mississippi River? Historical Background
We didn’t have news cameras back in the 1500’s so do we really know who first saw and sailed on the mighty Mississippi River? Why were men …
Continue Reading"Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech: Four Interactive Assessment Tools
When we hear of a pop quiz, images of frowns and frantic searches for pens and papers come to mind. This need not be the scene in your classroom. Read …
Continue Reading"Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech: Ideas for Classroom Activities That Focus on Literary Themes in the Story
Empathy, loss, and hope–how do you get your students to actually relate with these essential themes in the novel Walk Two Moons by Sharon …
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