Teaching Text Connections to First Graders
Teaching text connections in first grade is a good way to help students improve their reading comprehension. Beginning with text to self connections, …
Continue ReadingThe C.L.E.A.R. Method for Reading Comprehension: Conversation, Listen, Eyes, Action, Read!
Reading opens doors to wonders unimagined. Reading comprehension is the key which unlocks it. Sadly, kids & teens are encumbered by stumbling …
Continue ReadingToddler Songs with Soft and Loud: Learning About Opposites
Try singing these fun toddler songs with “soft” and “loud.” Once children learn the difference, you’ll know it right …
Continue ReadingWriting Lesson: Develop Settings in Short Stories
A trip to the local building or hardware store will help students to develop strong settings for short stories. Capitalize on the sense of touch and …
Continue ReadingA Preschool Insect Theme: Get the "Buzz" today!
Decorate your classroom with this preschool insect theme to introduce your little “critters” to the world of bugs! Included are insect …
Continue ReadingA Preschool Ocean Theme with a "Seal" of Approval!
Here are some decorating ideas to create a preschool ocean theme for your classroom. You will also find links to some fun to do and “sea” …
Continue ReadingAmerican Sign Language: A Look at ASL Poetry
Like poetry in other languages, ASL poetry makes a creative use of language, sign language in this case. It is a visual poetry, using hand movements …
Continue ReadingEnglish Lesson Plan to Expand Your Students' Vocabulary
There are many projects to help students learn new vocabulary words. Go through the entire list of projects so that you offer something to interest …
Continue ReadingFour Activities for Grandparents Day in the Preschool and Elementary Classroom
National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day each year. The holiday provides a wonderful opportunity to honor the …
Continue ReadingGet Kids Ready to Write With These Preschool Writing Activities
Putting pencil to paper to create their first printed letters and numbers is a great accomplishment for any preschooler. Getting your kids ready for …
Continue ReadingImprove Your Vocabulary: Studying the Root of a Word
You can improve your vocabulary very easily and rapidly with the methods and tips we are about to share with you. They will be especially useful for …
Continue ReadingLittle Red Riding Hood Preschool Lesson Plan: Stranger Danger Concepts
By using the fairy tale story of The Little Red Riding Hood in this preschool lesson plan, you can assist preschoolers in learning about stranger …
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