Obstacles to the Revolutionary Approach of Flipped Learning
Some teachers see flipping the classroom to be the inevitable new wave in education. Once the tide comes in, learning will never be the same. Other …
Continue ReadingHow to Apply Common Core Curriculum Shifts to Social Studies or History Lessons
Educators can apply Common Core shifts typically associated with the English Language Arts curriculum to Social Studies curriculum and have great …
Continue ReadingTeaching ELL Students the English Language Using the SIOP Learning Method
SIOP, or Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, is a unique, innovative and highly successful way to teach English language learners both the …
Continue ReadingFun and Easy Summer Craft Project Ideas Using Popsicle Sticks
Generations of students have enjoyed using Popsicle or craft sticks as an interesting art material. The versatile sticks can be painted and glued to …
Continue ReadingLife Cycle of Butteflies, Moths and Caterpillars
From egg to larva (a caterpillar), into a pupa (chrysalis) and finally into life as an adult butterfly is quite the journey. Not many creatures go …
Continue ReadingTwo Fun, Simple and Affordable Summer Craft Projects for Kids Using Nature Walk Finds
Do you want inexpensive art media? Do you want your students to experience different textures, use their imagination, express individuality and get …
Continue ReadingReal World Examples Help You Understand and Apply Fractions
Sometimes math seems challenging until you can see and make sense of what you are doing. You work with fractions all the time but you may not realize …
Continue ReadingOdd and Interesting Facts about Seahorses
The seahorse actually resembles an animated chess piece or mythical creature. Is it a fish? Yes, and one of the most popular and intriguing animals in …
Continue Reading7 Awesome Ideas to Help Keep Your Kids' Brains Active Over Summer Break
Summer should be the most active time for a child, so you have to make learning interesting and fun. What types of activities are fun and educational …
Continue Reading7 Techniques for Parents to Help Improve Time Management for Teens
Managing time is just as important for kids as it is for adults. With so many demands on kids today with deadlines for reports, books to read and …
Continue ReadingMotivate Your Teen to Do Well in School by Connecting Lessons to Future Career Goals
Inspiring students to do well in school is not only the job of teachers and school counselors. Parents can help children become motivated by showing …
Continue ReadingPreschool Lesson Plan Based on Kiyoshi Soya's Book "A House of Leaves"
This cross curricular preschool lesson plan is based on the book “A House of Leaves” in which a young girl learns how bugs find shelter …
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