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Summer Fun Facts for Kids

Laura Powell
Categories : Summer learning

Do you know how many gallons of ice cream went into making the world’s largest ice cream sundae? Read the answer here, along with other fun …

The First Grade Homeschool Writing Curriculum Is Not Just One Subject

Elizabeth Zeigler
Categories : Secular & non secular homeschool curriculum reviews

The first grade homeschool writing curriculum encompasses many different things. It is not just handwriting, but also sentence writing, creative …

The Historical "Gone with the Wind": Movie Facts for Students

Shelia Odak
Categories : History facts, study sheets & homework help

Learn the history behind one of the favorite films of all-time, “Gone with the Wind.” From its depiction of black characters to the role …

Toddler Activities on the Primary Colors: Red, Blue & Yellow

Pam Cannon
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

Toddlers love learning about bright colors through stories, songs, art and crafts. Our focus will be on the primary colors: red, blue and yellow.

Discovering Medieval Art: Gothic, Romanesque, and Byzantine Art

Jarod Saucedo
Categories : History facts, study sheets & homework help

The history of medieval art is represented in three periods called the Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art styles. Although these styles built upon …

What is an Herbivore? Definition & Examples

Katherine Barrington
Categories : Science facts & homework help

Find the definition of an herbivore as well as some real world examples. Herbivores are both insect and mammal, current and prehistoric. Read on to …

Drawing with Preschoolers: Ideas and Strategies

Sharon Dominica
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Here’s a collection of ideas on drawing with preschoolers. Find out more about how drawing is connected to literacy development, and how you can …

Four Teaching Strategies for Phonemic Awareness

Melissa Matters
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Before teaching students how to read, it is important for them to develop phonemic awareness. Teaching strategies for phonemic awareness help …

Fun Grammar Games for the Classroom

Keren Perles
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Simply mention the word grammar, and your students start to snore. But grammar doesn’t have to be boring! Try out these grammar games to …

Ideas for Reading Lessons for the Author's Purpose for Elementary

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Understanding author’s purpose helps readers understand what the author wrote and why he or she uses certain language. These reading lessons …