Using The Lorax by Dr. Seuss to Teach Word Choice
Dr. Seuss is a master at creating new words. Let your students learn about good word choice with the classic environmental story, The Lorax by Dr. …
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Judy Blume’s first book, although written in the 1960’s, captures the pains of isolation and identity crisis kids experience in today’s …
Continue ReadingWays to Introduce Classic Literature to Elementary Students, Grades 3 or 4
This article introduces techniques on teaching the classics of literature to elementary-aged students. Topics covered will include finding kids’ …
Continue ReadingCreate a Monster Frankenstein Lesson Plan: High School Lesson on Analylzing Frankenstein Characters
High school literature lesson plans don’t need to be a bore. This Frankenstein lesson plan allows students to create a monster and analyze the …
Continue ReadingFun Shakespeare Lesson Plans: Teaching Characterization Using Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet
Teaching characterization has never been more fun!
Continue ReadingGiving Your Robot a Brain: Lesson on Programming with LEGO Mindstorms
Even the most advanced machine is nothing more than a paperweight without the programming to back it up. This lesson introduces the students to the …
Continue ReadingHow to Plan Kindergarten Summer Homework Packets
Want to plan some enrichment activities for kindergarten students? Summer packets are great ways to ensure students continue to learn throughout …
Continue ReadingImportance of Routine in Infancy
Caring for an infant is a 24-hour a day job which can be overwhelming. It is easy to slip into the habit of letting the infant control the day. While …
Continue ReadingMath Made Easy: Learn the Rules for Multiplying Fractions with Cookies!
Does your child find it difficult to write and multiply fractions? You can help them learn the rules for multiplying fractions at home with simple …
Continue ReadingTwo Easily Adaptable Art Projects for Special Needs Students
Art projects can advance the creative expression of all students, but it can be tough to find some that are easily adaptable for kids with special …
Continue ReadingUse Mo Willems Pigeon Books To Teach Types of Sentences
Teaching types of sentences is a common English language objective in many elementary grades. You can use Mo Willems’s pigeon books to have some …
Continue ReadingA Lesson Plan and Project On the Invention of the Radio
This lesson plan helps to expand student’s knowledge about the radio and where it came from. A detailed look at the history of radio as well as …
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