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What Is the Goal of a Multicultural Teacher? Learn to Create a Harmonious Classroom

Suzanne Florin
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Many teachers find themselves in a very diverse classroom. How does one negotiate prejudices and misunderstanding? Make multicultural education a …

Building Blocks as Learning Tools: Ideas for in the Classroom and at Home

Kendra Dahlstrom
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Learn more about the benefits of using building blocks as learning tools. Preschool children should be encouraged to use them to explore and create, …

Challenging Art Lesson Plans for Gifted Students

Linda M. Rhinehart Neas
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching the gifted student

Enthusiasm is important when working with students, especially students learning above grade level. Art lesson plans for gifted students, therefore, …

Language-Building Activities to Increase BICS and CALP

Molly Chandy
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) can be defined as the language skill needed for social situations. Cognitive Academic Language …

Periodic Table Webquest: Discovery of the Elements

Dawn Marcotte
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

This periodic table webquest will help students learn about the periodic table. Students will investigate specific elements to learn more about them …

Three Picture Books for Preschoolers on Problem Solving

Patricia Gable
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Using picture books to help preschool children with problem solving is a great idea. Visual learners can see colorful illustrations that assist the …

What is the Definition of the Monroe Doctrine? Your Questions Answered

Margo Dill
Categories : History facts, study sheets & homework help

The Monroe Doctrine was introduced on December 2, 1823. It was first stated by President James Monroe when he spoke to Congress. The success of the …

An Overview of the 7 Core Teaching Strategies

Kellie Hayden
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

It is important that teachers have a variety of strategies to reach all different types of students. Some important teaching strategies include …

Languages Arts WebQuest: Nouns

Olive Estrella Coronado
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Become a star as you go on this language arts webquest adventure! Have fun doing the tasks while learning about nouns.

Nonfiction Reading Webquest for Grades 2-4

Olive Estrella Coronado
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Here is a nonfiction reading webquest made just for second to fourth graders! Learn to appreciate nonfiction reading and reap its long-term benefits …