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How to Make a Study Guide - An Easy & Effective Studying Method

Haley Drucker
Categories : Study & learning tips for parents & students

If your teacher has not handed out a study guide to accompany the lesson, you can and should make your own! This is a wonderful way to gain full …

Ideas for Teaching Chinese: The Differences of’ Dōu and Suǒyǒu to Express the English Word "All"

Sujanti Djuanda
Categories : Chinese lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

The Chinese words 都【dōu=all】and 所有【suǒyǒu=all】 are used to express different meanings of the English word “all”. This lesson explains the …

Introducing Preschool Children to Acting & Drama

Tania Cowling
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Introduce a little drama into your preschool class for great learning benefits. Read on for some easy ideas to help you present creative dramatics and …

Make a Cookie Bulletin Board: An Excellent Back to School Theme

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Every child loves cookies, use this to welcome your new students into your classroom. Create this early childhood back to school bulletin board …

Ramona Quimby Age 8 Discussion Questions

Patricia Gable
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Your students have read or listened to the book Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Find out how much they have learned! Use this to check acquisition of new …

SIOP: Four Vocabulary Games for ESL Learning

Audrey Alleyne
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

The key to playing vocabulary games for English language learners using SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) is to follow the concepts of …

Tips and Tricks for Writing a Good Satirical Essay

Amanda Smith
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

Writing a great satirical essay is all about identifying your audience and crafting your work in a way that is appealing to your readers. It is also …

Tips for Parents on Advocating for Special Education

Linda M. Rhinehart Neas
Categories : Parenting a special education student

Special education advocacy aids in eliminating the fears of including students with disabilities into a traditional classroom. Parents of students …

Unit Lesson Plans on Daniel Boone for the Elementary Classroom

Margo Dill
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school social studies

Daniel Boone explored what is now Kentucky in the mid-1700s. He was a pioneer, explorer, soldier, and hunter. A unit on Daniel Boone will include …

What Spelling Words Should a 2nd Grader Know? Tips for Parents on Improving Your Child's Spelling

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Parenting grade school aged kids

Find out what spelling words a 2nd grader is supposed to know and go over them with your child. Practicing at home is easy with these simple and fun …