Put on a Fractured Fairy Tale Play in the Classroom
Wrap up your fractured fairy tale unit with flair! This lesson provides instruction on a fractured fairy tale play for the classroom. Students will …
Continue ReadingSymmetry and Colorful Art
This colorful art project involves acrylic paint, paper and symmetry. It is fast, easy to do and doesn’t require a lot of special skills. Any grade …
Continue ReadingTeach Your Students French: Games in the Classroom
French learning games may sound like an oxymoron, but it really is not. Your students will likely be more attentive–and likely to master your …
Continue ReadingThe Cask of Amontillado Questions Focusing on Cask of Amontillado Themes, Including Revenge in the Cask of Amontillado
Use these “Cask of Amontillado” questions to focus on “The Cask of Amontillado” themes.
Continue ReadingThe Giraffe and the Pelly and Me Lessons with Comprehension Questions, Word Work and Small Group Work
What a great way to introduce your students to the master of wackiness, Roald Dahl! Read the book aloud to your students and use The Giraffe and the …
Continue ReadingArt Education Lesson Plans: The Use of Music in Nurturing Multiple Intelligences
Enhance art education lesson plans with music. Allow students to listen to different types of music as they create in art class. Music incorporated …
Continue ReadingAutobiography Speech Lesson
Middle school and high school students can introduce themselves to the class by presenting an autobiography speech. Students will use a “me …
Continue ReadingBecome a Great Storyteller: Tips for Preschool Teachers
This article includes tips and ideas on how to include varied ways of the art of storytelling within your preschool curriculum. It will entice young …
Continue ReadingDyscalculia Strategies
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty related to mathematics and numbers in general. The disability has been associated with dyslexia and dyspraxia by …
Continue ReadingEducational Activities Using Shamrocks for Preschoolers
Try these learning games based on folk games like “Blind Man Bluff” and “Button, Button” in your classroom or home. These …
Continue ReadingGraphic Organizers for Writing Essays: Using Graphic Organizers
Improve your essay writing skills through the use of graphic organizers. Order your thoughts and structure your essay before you even write it.
Continue ReadingMath Lesson Ideas for Teachers of First Grade Gifted Students
Want to challenge your gifted math students? There may be more options than you think.
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