Rainy Day in the City; High School Art Class Lesson Plan
Encourage students to explore reflections and color with a bright rainy day scene.
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Create a whimsical spring collage featuring birds and eggs!
Continue ReadingWhy Do We Celebrate April Fool's Day on April 1?
Many hoaxes have been perpetrated on unsuspecting subjects for April Fool’s Day, the day of great practical jokes, but how did it all begin? Learn …
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Helping your children understand how the knowledge they learn in school conveys to real life can be simple and even fun. These creative ideas will …
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Although he must ultimately put in the work required, there are steps you can take to motivate and encourage your child’s academic improvement.
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The work kids are being given now is approximately two grades above their actual grade, so keep this in mind and remain sympathetic, while …
Continue ReadingParents' Guide to Helping Children Succeed on Standardized Tests
Concerned parents try to help their kids meet these requirements in many ways, but what methods are the most effective?
Continue ReadingThe Life of Edward Lear: Limerick Poet, Author & Painter
Edward Lear is perhaps best known for his limericks and humorous poems published in “A Book of Nonsense”. However, he was also a very …
Continue ReadingEaster Traditions & Symbols: A History of this Religious Holiday
Easter baskets, decorated eggs, white lilies and Easter clothes are as much a part of the Easter holiday as reindeer and angels are at Christmas. …
Continue ReadingMax's Breakfast by Rosemary Wells: Activities for Preschool and Early Education Teachers
Max’s Breakfast is one of many books by Rosemary Wells. She is both the author and illustrator of most of her books. Max and his sister Ruby are cute …
Continue ReadingStory of St. Patrick's Day: Who Was St. Patrick and Why Is His Life Celebrated?
There are a lot of questions about St. Patrick, and many myths and legends surrounding his life and works. In America and in other parts of the world, …
Continue ReadingThe Spring Equinox: How It Has Been Celebrated Throughout the Years
Ah, do you smell spring in the air? More and more people seem to be opening their windows, packing away their winter clothes and bulky jackets, and …
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