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What is an IEP & Why Does My Child Need One?

Victoria Trix
Categories : Parenting a special education student

If you are a parent of a child with special needs one of the first things that will be done after diagnosis is planning your child’s IEP, or …

What's Christmas Like in Australia? The BBQ is Hot & So Is the Weather!

Anne Vize
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

Christmas in Australia is a little different than the holiday celebrated in the northern hemisphere. Some of the traditions and customs are similar, …

American Artists Enhance ESL Speaking and Writing Activities

Linda M. Rhinehart Neas
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Classroom activities designed to encourage ESL students to share their imaginative interpretations of American art through discussion and journaling, …

Choir Rehearsal Techniques for Beginners

Sarah Malburg
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Rehearsal techniques can make the ultimate difference in the quality of your choir, even in its beginning stages. Learning vocal skills through …

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Math Lesson: Teach Voting Skills

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Teach young children the concept of voting. Students will vote upon whether they would like apple or pumpkin pie as a Thanksgiving treat for the class …

This Teamwork Skills Checklist Assesses High School Students Work Readiness

Anne Vize
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

This handy checklist will help your students do a self-assessment of their ability to work in a team, a personal growth area that is an important …

What Characteristics do You Want on Your Team? A High School Activity to Teach Teamwork Skills

Anne Vize
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

Being able to work as a team member is important in sport, at school and in the workplace. Those who cannot work in teams often struggle to find and …

100th Day of Homeschool: Fun & Educational Activities for Homeschoolers

Alicia
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

I am a big fan of homeschoolers participating in some of the same ceremonies that public and private schools do. One of those ceremonies involves …

6 Ways to Celebrate Constitution Day in the Elementary Classroom: Great Teaching Ideas

Susan Carter
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

As a founding part of our history and heritage, it is important to connect elementary school children with how we evolved into a unified nation. These …

Components of the Writing Process :Pre-Writing

Margie
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

When assigned a writing task, many students hurriedly pick up their pens, smooth their notebook paper, and begin writing. Often, little to no …