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Understanding Title 1 Students: Effective Lesson Plans and Tutoring

Sarah Malburg
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

The primary job of a teacher is to create exciting, effective lesson plans. Title 1 teachers and students must connect for effective learning to …

5 Great Math Card Games for Special Education Learners

Anne Vize
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

Most teachers in special education like to have a grab bag of ready-to-go activities they can pull out at a moment’s notice. These card games and …

A Review of the Movie Searching for Bobby Fisher for the Fifth Grade Classroom

tstyles
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

This is a review of Searching for Bobby Fischer and why it makes a great selection for the intermediate classroom. I use it to complement a unit on …

Celebrate Poinsettia Day: Multicultural Lesson for Kindergarten

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Let’s celebrate Poinsettia Day! The most popular potted plant and Christmas flower has its own holiday, and can lead to some wonderful learning …

Create a Society Project: Middle School Project on Creating Your Own World

Beth Taylor
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school social studies

Create a world is a wonderful, long-term language arts activity that gives students the opportunity to work in a collaborative fashion, use a variety …

Kindergarten Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Lesson Plan With Art, Phonics and Science Activity

Willa
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

This Kindergarten lesson plan is based on the popular story, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault. Activities in …

Lesson Plan: Teaching Imagery to High School and Middle School Students

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

What’s the most common type of writing in high schools? Bland. It’s time to put an end to mindless submissions!

Multicultural Kindergarten Holiday Lesson Plan on Hanukkah

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Multicultural learning is an important part of today’s elementary curriculum and teachers are always looking for units on winter holidays and …

Teaching Styles: Learn Some Effective Eclectic Teaching Styles

ARobin
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Being a classroom teacher requires that you be creative in order to be effective. To get the point across to students, sometimes you have to use a …

Treasure Hunt Activity for Special Ed Students: Build Teamwork in a Classroom Environment

Anne Vize
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

A treasure hunt is a great way to get students using their communication and teamwork skills, as well as problem solving strategies. Treasure hunts …