A Jigsaw Lesson Strategy
The jigsaw method is a great way to allow students to work together in cooperative groups to learn core material. In this middle school language arts …
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Now that your tween or teen has read the Twilight Saga, how are you going to keep the momentum going?
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These brain gym movements will help children to improve focus, coordination, vision and memory. These are excellent exercises to be integrated into …
Continue ReadingMoby-Dick AP Test Preparation: Sample Essay Questions
Find help preparing for the AP with these sample essay questions, using elements from Moby-Dick that you would need to include in a correct response.
Continue ReadingTeach Writing & Develop Bilateral Coordination with Brain Gym Activities Lazy Eight and Double Doodle
Brain gym activities can help children with or without learning disabilities enhance brain function for learning. The “Lazy Eight” and “Double Doodle” …
Continue ReadingThe Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer: A Great Study Tool
Just what is a Venn Diagram graphic organizer, and how can it be used? We cover Venn basics and discuss the 2 circle and 3 circle varieties.
Continue ReadingThree Summer Arts & Crafts Projects: Flip-Flop Journal, Marbled Paper & Stained Glass
Want to keep everyone happy and busy? Try these kids’ summer art crafts to ward off the nothing-to-do blues.
Continue Reading"The Possibility of Evil": Short Story Summary and Analysis
In the short story “The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson, Adela Strangeworth believes in having an outward and an inward social value system. …
Continue ReadingA Guide to the Different Types of Fiction Genres
Learn more about the different types of genre found in fiction stories. Here we will define the different genres and provide sample book titles to …
Continue ReadingAnalysis of the Major Characters from "Moby Dick"
Read an analysis of the main characters from Moby-Dick, how the characters advance the plot, and themes in the novel.
Continue ReadingHands-on Middle School Math Projects
Students learn so many new math skills in middle school, and they need to know how to apply them effectively. These hands-on middle school math …
Continue ReadingHow To Make a Solar System Project For Elementary School Science
If you’re looking for a project for your elementary school student, you probably want it to be simple but look impressive. This solar system …
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