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Bartholomew and the Oobleck: Two Lesson Plans for Reading Objectives

Margo Dill
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss can teach students problem solving skills as well as the importance of apologizing. These lesson ideas can be …

Four Weekly Homeschool Schedules to Keep Everything on Track

Donna Clarke
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

One of the challenges of homeschooling is the proper budgeting of time. Juggling school, work obligations, household responsibilities and chores for …

Four-Step Math Problem Solving Strategies & Techniques

Harlan Bengtson
Categories : Help with math homework

Using one of more of the math problem solving strategies presented in this article can aid in solving your math problems. The problem solving …

Fun ESL Lesson for Elementary Students

Makoto
Categories : Esl lesson plans for all grade levels

A fun drawing game to learn new vocabulary words. Leave a comment if you have any questions or to share your own experiences!

How to Teach Figurative Language to Elementary Students: Terminology and Quiz

Kellie Hayden
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Figurative language, sometimes difficult to teach, can be taught easily with games. Students can learn how to analyze figurative language by middle …

How To Teach Library Skills at School

Kena Sosa
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Library Science requires mastery of numerous skills which, even once learned, must be actively updated and maintained. Here are some ways to teach …

Kids School Business Project Ideas

Olive Estrella Coronado
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Are you having a business week in school? Or you simply want to teach your students the value of earned money? Here are some kids’ school business …

Miming Game for Teaching ESL in China

Makoto
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Teaching in China might seem like a daunting task. Learn from my experience in more than four years teaching in China. I’ve learned some …

Nothing Like the River Nile: Fascinating Geography Facts

Katherine Barrington
Categories : Help with geography homework

The River Nile has impacted society throughout the ages, long before Cleopatra–not just because of its outstanding length but also because of …

Resources and Ideas for a Shakespeare Webquest for Middle School Students

Louanne Piccolo
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Teaching Shakespeare involves looking at the writer’s sonnets, plays and biography as well as touching on the Globe Theatre. A Shakespeare …