Games Involving Listening and Speaking in English
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Aggressive behaviors are often communicative tools with covert messages that need to be addressed in order to alleviate aggression. Whether in the …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Study Guide - An Easy & Effective Studying Method
If your teacher has not handed out a study guide to accompany the lesson, you can and should make your own! This is a wonderful way to gain full …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Teaching Chinese: The Differences of’ Dōu and Suǒyǒu to Express the English Word "All"
The Chinese words 都【dōu=all】and 所有【suǒyǒu=all】 are used to express different meanings of the English word “all”. This lesson explains the …
Continue ReadingIntroducing Preschool Children to Acting & Drama
Introduce a little drama into your preschool class for great learning benefits. Read on for some easy ideas to help you present creative dramatics and …
Continue ReadingMake a Cookie Bulletin Board: An Excellent Back to School Theme
Every child loves cookies, use this to welcome your new students into your classroom. Create this early childhood back to school bulletin board …
Continue ReadingRamona Quimby Age 8 Discussion Questions
Your students have read or listened to the book Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Find out how much they have learned! Use this to check acquisition of new …
Continue ReadingSIOP: Four Vocabulary Games for ESL Learning
The key to playing vocabulary games for English language learners using SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) is to follow the concepts of …
Continue ReadingTips and Tricks for Writing a Good Satirical Essay
Writing a great satirical essay is all about identifying your audience and crafting your work in a way that is appealing to your readers. It is also …
Continue ReadingTips for Parents on Advocating for Special Education
Special education advocacy aids in eliminating the fears of including students with disabilities into a traditional classroom. Parents of students …
Continue ReadingUnit Lesson Plans on Daniel Boone for the Elementary Classroom
Daniel Boone explored what is now Kentucky in the mid-1700s. He was a pioneer, explorer, soldier, and hunter. A unit on Daniel Boone will include …
Continue ReadingWhat Spelling Words Should a 2nd Grader Know? Tips for Parents on Improving Your Child's Spelling
Find out what spelling words a 2nd grader is supposed to know and go over them with your child. Practicing at home is easy with these simple and fun …
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