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Cool Off Your Class with These Summer Themes for Preschool

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Preschool lesson plans, worksheets & themes for year round learning

Learning about the seasons is an important part of preschool. Using these ideas for a preschool theme will help you teach your students about the …

Dennis Hopper Buried in Taos, New Mexico: Picture of Dennis Hopper's Grave

Jean Scheid
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

I live in Taos, New Mexico, the place where the late actor/artist Dennis Hopper lays at rest. I went to his grave today and placed some tulips there. …

Teaching a Toddler How to Swim: Fun and Safety Lessons in the Water

Tania Cowling
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

It is wise to plan on teaching young children how to swim during the warm summer months. The activities in this article are beginning basics and can …

Fun and Creative Book Report Ideas for Middle School Students

Stephanie Michael
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

Writing a book report can be as fun and creative as you make it. By working with the teacher, including the required information, and finding a medium …

How to Keep Kids Cool in Summer: Unique Ideas to Stay Chilled in Hot Weather

Wendy Finn
Categories : Parenting preschoolers & toddlers

Learning how to keep kids cool in Summer is no easy task - tempers fray on a hot day and we all lose our cool. It’s all to easy too hand out ice …

Reward Systems for Kids

Jessica Ocheltree
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Using a reward system can not only motivate your kids to learn English and do their homework, but can also work wonders when it comes to improving …

A Fun Royalty Theme For Preschool Kids

Jennifer Weller
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

When it comes to anything that has to do with a king, queen, prince, princess, or castle, preschoolers become very enthusiastic. Try this royalty …

Kolb's Learning Styles: Discover the Learning Styles of Your Students

Amanda Smith
Categories : Student assessment tools & principles

David Kolb, a pioneer in education and learning, came up with four categories of learning styles. These include Divergers, Convergers, Accomodators, …

Ways to Teach Vocabulary to ESL Students

Louanne Piccolo
Categories : Esl lesson plans for all grade levels

Vocabulary is an important part of language learning. This article looks at how to present new words in an ESL class and the different ways to teach …

All About Me Crafts for Toddlers

Tania Cowling
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

Introduce toddlers to the concept of “me” through body awareness, senses, and names. Read on for instructions to make all about me crafts …