Who Was Lewis Carroll and Why Did He Write Alice in Wonderland?
The man known as Lewis Carroll was really two people. Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, he adopted Carroll as his pen name and wrote several novels …
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Double Fudge by Judy Blume Lesson Plan, Activities and Vocabulary List
Students who have read the entire “Fudge” book series by Judy Blume have watched Farley Drexel –aka Fudge– grow from a tiny …
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Is Gluten Free for Me? Why You Probably Don't Need to Give up Gluten and Why Others Do
You have probably heard and seen a lot about “going gluten free.” Perhaps you have wondered whether it would be healthier for you to give …
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A Teacher's Guide for Using Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in the Classroom
Peter Warren Hatcher has one major problem in his 9-year-old life. That problem is his brother, Fudge. This lesson plan and download are the first in …
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Can Animals Really Play and Make Friends with Other Species?
Chances are good you’ve seen animals playing. Perhaps you have even seen “friendship” between two species, such as your …
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Fun Facts, History and Information about French Horns, Tubas and Other Brass Instruments
Brass sections for a band or orchestra usually include small trumpets, French horns, saxhorn, trombones and the very large tubas. Have you ever …
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History of Money: How Are Paper Money and Coins Made?
In the beginning, conch shells, feathers, stones, tools, salt bars or anything considered valuable became “money.” Today, money is often intangible …
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6 Tips to Help Students with Special Needs Focus: Help Students with Learning Difficulties Stay on Task With These Six Proven Strategies
Students with ADHD and other learning disabilities often struggle to stay focused on the task at hand. Falling behind in just one class can have a …
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How Is a Juvenile Delinquent Defined By Law?
At what age is a child or young adult considered a juvenile delinquent. Would a judge pass down the same verdict to a six-year-old that he would give …
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How Parents Can Help Children Use Tech to Improve Grades and Increase Knowledge
Schools are required to have remediation programs for students who are not meeting their goals on standardized tests. Mobile apps and other …
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