Middle School Study of China: Free PowerPoint Quizzes and Game Downloads
Looking to bring history to life in your classroom? Look no further than this engaging and creative look at the origins and history of China, from the …
Continue ReadingThe Great Barrier Reef: Its Description, Residents and Struggles
There are great mountains, forests and rainforests, but nothing is quite like the Great Barrier Reef. Learn more about Australia’s aquatic …
Continue ReadingUsing Media to Help Your Child Succeed in School and in Life
In previous posts, we talked about the ill effects of negative and violent media on young minds. This post focuses on positive media, which can serve …
Continue ReadingHow to Protect Your Children from Violent Games, Movies and Other Inappropriate Media
Criminals who are just hours from execution have revealed that the influence of violent media pushed them over the edge to commit violent crimes …
Continue ReadingHow Much Does the Media Influence Children? Tips for Parental Involvement
Are we what we watch? Hardened criminals have acknowledged addictions to pornography and other unsuitable media. Violent movies and video games may …
Continue ReadingHow to Teach Gratitude to Young Children - Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Gratitude is an important concept young children need to be taught. The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas present the perfect opportunity to …
Continue ReadingTips for Teaching Gratitude to Kids at Thanksgiving and Every Day
With Thanksgiving approaching, thoughts turn to gratefulness. Many teachers will ask students to make lists of things they are thankful for and …
Continue Reading2nd Grade Elapsed Time Lesson Plan Ideas, Activity and Worksheet Based on the Book Chimp Math
How often did the baby chimpanzee eat? How long did he sleep? Learn about elapsed time with our friend Jiggs the chimpanzee and then follow up with …
Continue ReadingTeaching Kids Math Through Sports: Football Scores, Stats and More
Kids don’t always love school, but they do love sports. To hook them on studying, you need the right bait. Tying sports to schoolwork may get …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Stuttering? Misconceptions, Myths and Facts About People Who Stutter
People are often uncertain about how to respond to someone who stutters. While you want to be helpful, saying or doing the wrong thing could embarrass …
Continue ReadingCreative Language Lesson Ideas: Use Popular Sports to Teach a Foreign Language
Kids around the world love sports. Although they may speak a different native tongue, their love of play is universal. Educators can harness that …
Continue ReadingBooks and Activities to Teach Young Children about Thanksgiving Celebrations and Traditions
It’s Thanksgiving again! Time to get your favorite holiday stories out of the closet and look for some new ones at the library or your favorite …
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