Year-Round ESL Activities For Teenagers: Fun & Learning
English language activities and fun are the essential ingredients for getting teenage students actively engaged in their learning! This article …
Continue ReadingAdjustable Writing Slant Boards: Special Needs Classrooms
Adjustable writing slant boards are boards that you can keep on top of your work surface to help you read and write comfortably. Here are some of the …
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By using a “How to Find Just Right Books” poster in your classroom you can demonstrate how to self-select appropriate books. This guide …
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How about some camping fun? Your students will love learning more about the good times which can be had outdoors with this camping theme for …
Continue ReadingPreschool Activity to Learn About Family Heritage
Are you Greek? Mexican? Irish? Did your great-grandparents come from Poland? China? Learning about our heritage in the early childhood classroom can …
Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of Constructivist Learning Theory
Constructivist learning theory has its place in the educational setting, but may not be appropriate as an exclusive practice. We’ve detailed …
Continue Reading'No Copycats Allowed': 2nd Grade Book Activity on Being Yourself
Do you have students that copy the behaviors of others just so that they can fit in with the crowd? Do you have students that brag or exaggerate the …
Continue ReadingBrain Gym Activities for Teaching Letters to Young Students & Eliminating Letter Reversals
Children often learn best when movement is incorporated into lessons. The exercise program called “Brain Gym” is designed to promote brain …
Continue ReadingHow Can Teachers Use Skype in Education?
Skype is a voice software application allowing users to talk to others across the world. Skype to Skype calls are free making it the perfect …
Continue ReadingManiac Magee Lesson Plan
Maniac Magee can hit every pitch thrown to him by the best strike out pitcher! But what else can he do? Students will create another skill in which …
Continue ReadingSudy Guide to the Major Themes in Heller's Catch-22
Here you will find a description and explanation of the major themes from Joseph Heller’s Catch-22.
Continue ReadingFour Picture Books to Teach Preschoolers on Prejudice, Discrimination & Tolerance
Little children are generally free of prejudices and hatred. The teacher is an important resource to use teachable moments to demonstrate tolerance …
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