Dressing for Spring Weather Preschool Lesson: Dress-Up Activities
Spring is known for its abrupt weather changes, so why not make the best of it and teach a lesson about dressing for the different types of spring …
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Using the jigsaw teaching strategy in your classroom can encourage your students to take responsibility for their own learning. It can also enhance …
Continue ReadingGreat Icebreaker Ideas for a New and Large ESL Class
Here is a collection of activities, some of which I have chosen from Dave’s ESL Café, and added variations to the examples of how to cope with a large …
Continue ReadingHow to Take Cornell Notes: Active Learning Taken to a New Level
This article is going to tell you all about how to take Cornell notes. This method, good for high school, college and post graduate, will help you …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan for 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde': Writing Prompts & Essay Questions
Have your class review the essay writing process and develop essay questions for ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ in this lesson plan. This is an …
Continue ReadingLexile Reading Levels: Are you Using the Lexile Framework to Differentiate in Reading?
Lexile reading levels are not as difficult to understand as you might think. In fact, they are a great way of using the Lexile framework to …
Continue ReadingReading Comprehension: Graphic Organizers for the Reading Classroom
Use graphic organizers in your reading classroom as a great way to differentiate instruction and work with your visual learners. Help your students …
Continue Reading"Flowers for Algernon" Study Guide: Questions and Study Guide for Flowers for Algernon
The short story, “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes is a part of contemporary American literature that is read and studied in middle …
Continue ReadingCereal Box Book Report: A Creative Writing Project & Activity for Gifted Students
Book reports are revamped and given new life with this creative writing project! Using a cereal box to creatively display aspects of the story, …
Continue ReadingChapter Summaries for the 'Advertures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain
Huckleberry Finn is an awesome book about a runaway teen, who befriends a runaway slave and floats away down the Mississippi River on a raft. You can …
Continue ReadingCharacters Analysis for 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'
Read an analysis of Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde and other important characters in the novel. Study up for a big test, or just keep basic information straight …
Continue ReadingFive Ideas for Quilting Activities Preschoolers: Learning the Letter Q
Looking for fun quilt crafts for preschoolers to go with your “Qq” themed lesson plans? Are you looking for a quilt craft to make with your students …
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