Bean Bag Games for Preschoolers: Teaching Colors
This bean bag twister game is a fun and great way to practice color identification as well as motor skills. Use this preschool beanbag game as a …
Continue ReadingEpic Similes in the Odyssey: Explanation and Analysis of Figurative Language
Epic similes in The Odyssey, also known as Homeric similes, give Homer’s narrative depth and force.
Continue ReadingFahrenheit 451 Themes & Symbolism: A Guide
Understanding Fahrenheit 451 symbolism brings a deeper meaning to the novel and makes your teacher think you spent a lot of time studying it.
Continue ReadingFree French Language Pronunciation Online: FSI's Introduction to French Phonology
Would you like to learn how to pronounce French perfectly, and do it online for free? You can, with FSI’s “Introduction to French …
Continue ReadingHigh School Lesson Plan for Studying the Civil War: Southern Secessionist Alexander H. Stephens
On March 21, 1861, Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederate States of America, spoke before city officials of Savannah, Georgia. This …
Continue ReadingImprove Your Spanish Language Speaking Skills by Learning About the Culture
How would you like to really improve your Spanish and make having conversations better and easier? This article examines how using non-linguistic …
Continue ReadingLearn How To Make a Flannel Board to Enhance Story Time for Your Preschoolers
Find directions for making a flannel board for story time enhancement and pre-reading strategies. There are three different methods of flannel board …
Continue ReadingList of Characters in the Odyssey with Description and Analysis
Keep track of everyone in The Odyssey with this list of major and minor characters.
Continue ReadingNovels Commonly Taught in High School: Study Guides & Studying Tips
If you really want to understand a novel you’ve been assigned in class, it’s not enough to simply read it (or just read the summaries …
Continue ReadingPlay an Animal Movement Game in Preschool: Fun Interactive Activity
Use this preschool movement game to reinforce what your students know about animals, and to let them have fun while they learn!
Continue ReadingPreschool Boat Activities and Shape Crafts: Make a Sailboat
This lesson plan uses sailboats to help students learn shapes. It will help reinforce shape recognition. Read on to learn how!
Continue ReadingQuotes from the Odyssey That Highlight the Major Themes
You think you understand themes of The Odyssey, but you can’t find any quotes from the book to support your claims…until now. These …
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