How to Run a Socratic Seminar as a Teaching Methodology
Conducting a Socratic dialogue, also known as a Socratic seminar or Socratic circle, is an effective methodology that involves all students in a …
Continue ReadingImportant Poetry Terms for Middle & High School English or Language Arts
Can’t understand a thing your poetry teacher says? If you want to succeed in a late junior high or early high school poetry class, here are some …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Help Preschoolers Deal with Divorce
Calling all preschool teachers! If you have any students in your class that come from a divorced family, stop and read this article. Learn how to …
Continue ReadingMarch Preschool Fingerplay For the Poem: The Lion and Lamb
Looking for a fun preschool March activity? Have fun with your preschool class as they enjoy this preschool finger play based on the poem The Lion and …
Continue ReadingMaria Montessori and the Montessori Philosophy of Concrete Learning
The Montessori curriculum was created by the studies and observations of Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. Unique in its approach, it is …
Continue ReadingMultiple Intelligences and Differentiation Strategies
Since teachers bear the challenge of teaching varied levels of students in the classroom, differentiation is definitely the way to go. By …
Continue ReadingRainforest Products Lesson Plans: Teaching What the Rainforest Produces
Coffee, ginger, chocolate, bananas, medicines… and so much more comes from the rainforest, which is a lesson that students can relate to.
Continue ReadingRoald Dahl The Enormous Crocodile Study Guide
Roald Dahl is a beloved children’s author who wrote numerous books over his career. One of his shortest stand-alone books is The Enormous …
Continue ReadingSeven Typical French Traditions and Holidays
The French celebrate many holidays and traditions that may sound familiar to you, with their own twist, of course. Read on and learn more about these …
Continue ReadingSix Activities for 'The Enormous Crocodile' by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is the beloved author of numerous books for children, including The Enormous Crocodile. In addition to reading this classic book, …
Continue ReadingSix Ideas For Any Classroom That Can Be Adapted For Each Intelligence
What do teachers need in order to ensure instruction that caters to each learner present in the classroom is available? Ideas! In this article, which …
Continue ReadingStellaluna Activities for the Elementary Classroom
This children’s book by Janell Canon tells the story of a cute, baby fruit bat named Stellaluna who gets separated from her mother and ends up …
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