Steven Kellogg Classroom Day: Author and Illustrator Study for Young Students
As you present literature to your class, always include Steven Kellogg. This author has written and/or illustrated over 100 books for children. From a …
Continue ReadingThe Real Stories: Comparing and Contrasting Disney's Little Mermaid and Frozen with Hans Christian Anderson's Original Versions
Students and teachers need to look no further than The Little Mermaid and The Snow Queen, known now to girls worldwide as Frozen, in order to get a …
Continue ReadingLearn about Autumn Leaves: Understanding Why Trees Turn Red, Yellow, Orange, Gold, Purple and Brown in the Fall
What makes the leaves turn colors and how do they tell time? This has been the proverbial question for many nature seekers every year.
Continue Reading3 Simple Fall Art Projects: Teach Students about Autumn Symbols
As the weather cools down, you will see symbols that show this new season. These objects signal the beginning of a new season: fall, also known as …
Continue ReadingWhy Does School Typically Start in or Near the Fall Season?
Why do North American children have summers off and return to school in autumn? Is this the way it works everywhere across the US? When do the …
Continue ReadingHelping Teens Meet People, Make New Frends and Set Boundaries for Healthy Relationships
One of the most important things in a teen’s world is making and maintaining good relationships. From friends to boyfriends or girlfriends, these …
Continue ReadingHelping Your Kids Learn How to Prioritize to Be Successful Starting Back to School
In the previous article, we addressed time management, creating a reasonable to do list and other techniques to help kids prioritize their schoolwork. …
Continue ReadingLearn About the Rockies: Rocky Mountains Homework Guide
The Rockies shaped North America’s Continental Divide, separating rivers that flow east into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean from rivers …
Continue ReadingStart the School Year with Good Study Habits with Time Management Tips
Many of these ideas were taken from entrepreneurs and other time management experts and can easily be adapted into school habits. Set a specific time …
Continue ReadingA Biography of English Romantic Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley
Percy Bysshe Shelley was born August 4, 1792 in Sussex, England. He was the eldest son of Timothy and Elizabeth Shelley. Although not a largely known …
Continue ReadingDownloadable PowerPoint with Ideas for Using Literature Circles with the Common Core
What exactly are literature circles and how can they help prepare students for Common Core? Those who love to read may use the more affectionate term …
Continue ReadingBiography of Dorothy Parker, American Poet, Critic, Satirist and Short Story Writer
Dorothy Parker was an American poet, critic, satirist and short story writer known for her sharp wit. She was intimately involved in the New York …
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