"Something Wicked This Way Comes" Comparing the Novel vs. the Film
A great way to end your series on “Something Wicked This Way Comes” is to reward the students by watching the film version of the book. …
Continue ReadingHelping a Shy Student Adjust to School: Tips for Parents
Children who are naturally shy and withdrawn may be anxious about school starting in the fall, even if they have previously had good experiences at …
Continue ReadingCarousel Project for "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
Have your students construct their very own carousel as a fun, hands-on project to go along with the novel “Something Wicked This Way …
Continue ReadingCreate Wildlife Friendship Paintings: Art Lesson for High School Students
This is a great lesson plan for students beginning to make new friends at the start of the year. Show students pictures of animal friendships and then …
Continue ReadingComparing "Something Wicked This Way Comes" with Hush: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
After completing chapters 1 through 15 of the novel “Something Wicked This Way Comes”, complete this lesson. Students will watch an …
Continue ReadingThe Origins of Labor Day: How It Began
Labor Day is everyone’s favorite long weekend before school starts. But to the hard working men, women and children the 19th century, Labor Day …
Continue ReadingGet a Jumpstart on the School Year: Tips for Parents & Kids
With a new school year upon us, here are some tips for parents and kids to start off on the right foot and get the most out of your child’s …
Continue ReadingThe Art of Portraiture: Paint Yourself & Paint a Friend Art Lesson
Using the famous self and peer portraits by Van Gogh and Gauguin, your students can get to know each other through the art of portraiture!
Continue ReadingTeaching "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury: Autumn Lesson Plan for Grades 7-10
Autumn is a great time to teach the classic book “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury. This year Halloween is coming early! …
Continue ReadingCreate a Classroom Constitution on Constitution Day: A 1st Grade Lesson Plan for September 17th
Rules and laws are written with the goal of providing fairness, security and peace. Your students will find out about a most important document of …
Continue ReadingThe End of WWII & the Aftermath: High School History Lesson
This lesson plan is the fifth in a series of five on America’s involvement in the second World War. It deals with the end of the war and the …
Continue ReadingAmerican Home Front During WWII: High School History Lesson
This lesson plan is the fourth in a series of five on America’s involvement in the second World War. It deals with the drastic changes in …
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