How Are Age and Second Language Acquisition Linked?
Have you ever wondered why young children can learn unknown words and phrases so quickly if they hear them somewhere? Do you know the best time to …
Continue ReadingLearning Math Concepts with Shel Silverstein Poems About Money
Shel Silverstein has written some of the most popular poetry books for children. His books are found on just about every classroom shelf across the …
Continue ReadingPreschool Art For the Letter Y: 4 Creative Projects For Little Learners
Preschoolers will become familiar with the letter Y by using it in different art projects. The more imagination you put into it, the more you will …
Continue ReadingPreschool Crafts: Recyclable Holiday Crafts for Preschool Children
Have fun with recyclable holiday crafts for preschool children. These projects are simple and enjoyable, and preschoolers can be creative while making …
Continue ReadingTeaching Alliteration: Lesson Plans With Five Easy Activities for Your Grade School Classroom
Alliteration is astounding to students. This easy writing tactic is fun to learn and use. Use these ideas to keep your class entertained while …
Continue Reading"Mirette on a High Wire": 5 Activities for Grades K-3
Caldecott winners are great tools in any elementary classroom. Use Mirette on the High Wire to inspire an art lesson, as a springboard for a writing …
Continue ReadingBasic Communication Activity Ideas for your Beginner ESL Class
Communication in second language acquisition is as important for the teacher to communicate effectively with the students as it is for the students to …
Continue ReadingFish Bulletin Board Ideas: An Fun Way to Welcome Students Back to School
Fish travel in schools, so why not incorporate them into a fun theme for your classroom at the beginning of a new school year? Along with creating a …
Continue ReadingMandarin Chinese Lesson Plan: The Differences Between ’ zǒngshì’ and ‘lǎoshi’
The use of 总是【zǒngshì=always】and 老是【lǎoshi=always】can be confusing to beginner language learners. If you are new in teaching Chinese, try this …
Continue ReadingThree Preschool Crab Crafts for Learning About Ocean Life
Whether your class is studying sea life or just the letter C, get the children involved in making these three preschool crab craft projects.
Continue ReadingTips to Finding Similarities in First and Second Languages
Amidst the vast range of world languages, there are many that share similar patterns. Similarities in first and second language acquisition make …
Continue ReadingWeather Art Lesson Plans for Elementary Students
Weather is such an interesting subject matter for students to create, using fun art lessons and adapting them to fit into unit studies. Check out the …
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