'Each, Peach, Pear, Plum': Preschool I Spy Activity for the Book
Jack and Jill went up the hill. I spy a boy whose name is____? Bill! This activity to use with “Each, Peach, Pear, Plum” by Janet Ahlberg …
Continue Reading"For Whom the Bell Tolls": Analysis of Dunne's Poetry
John Donne’s Meditation XVII contains some of his most famous lines, lines that have inspired an American author and a heavy metal band.
Continue ReadingFalse Friends English German : Falsche Freunde
False friends denote words that look the same in both German and English, but carry radically different meanings. Dissimilar from false cognates, …
Continue ReadingFun Multicultural Preschool Activities: Games From Around the World
Take your preschool class on a global adventure to join children from around the world as you play games, sing and dance. Have a fun time as children …
Continue ReadingGrade 2 Writing Prompts for Elementary Students: Resource for Parents and Teachers
Try these fun writing prompts in your classroom to encourage kids to write more often and develop literacy skills. Children like to write about …
Continue ReadingHow to Set Up a Preschool Science Center: Simple Tips for Teachers
If you’re a preschool teacher who is in the process of setting up a science center, you’ll want to check out this article before you get …
Continue ReadingJust for Preschool Teachers: Use a Clean Up Song for Preschool Routine Changes
If your preschoolers seem to have a tough time with cleaning up, you need a clean up transition song for preschool routine changes. Reinforcing your …
Continue ReadingLife Skills Curriculum for Special Education Students - What's Included?
Life skills training is an important part of a special education classroom. We as teachers need to make an effort to fit in life skills training into …
Continue ReadingOrdinal Number Activities: Early Childhood Lesson
Yes, older toddlers and preschoolers can learn about ordinal numbers, such as “first,” “second,” and “third.” To teach these concepts, try out some of …
Continue ReadingPretend Play: Preschool Imaginative Play Ideas for the Classroom
Encourage imagination and pretend in your preschool classroom with these clever play ideas. These activities will help children learn to interact with …
Continue ReadingSarah Plain and Tall Chapter Summaries
Wanted: wife for me and mother for my two children, must move to the prairie. Sarah answers the ad! She comes from Maine to Kansas and a very …
Continue ReadingSocial and Emotional Early Childhood Activities for the Classroom
As a teacher of toddlers or preschoolers, you would likely love to teach children how to understand each others’ emotions and behave respectfully. …
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