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Learning a Second Language with Bilingual Books: My Second Language Review

Kena Sosa
Categories : Parenting grade school aged kids

What better way to learn a second language than by reading it with your children? Little ones will be excited to find out how basic words and phrases …

Preschool Classroom Rules to Get Your Class on Track

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Being prepared is half the battle…well, it’s probably more than half. Get your year off on the right foot by clearly setting your …

South Pacific Art Botanical Sketching & Teaching Ideas

Anne Vize
Categories : The arts in middle school

Bring a touch of the South Pacific to the art room with this multicultural lesson. Deck your room with tropical inspired colors and decorations, then …

Summer Workshops for Preschool Teachers: Why, When and Where to Attend

Sylvia Cochran
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Attending summer workshops enables educators to remain on the cutting edge of their profession. New methods for introducing curricula are often …

Themes in The Kite Runner

Terry Ligard
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

There are many themes present in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, but a few of them, namely betrayal, guilt, and redemption, stand out as the …

Tips for Adapting Learning Readiness in the Classroom

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

What is learning readiness and how does it affect the success of your students? Knowing the answers to these questions can make you a more effective …

Tips for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome: Receiving the News, and What Comes Next

heatherschulte
Categories : Parenting a special education student

According to the National Down Syndrome Society, Down syndrome occurs in one of every 733 live births. Learn your likelihood of having a baby born …

Diverse Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Larry M. Lynch
Categories : Teaching tips for foreign language instructors

“How can you learn a foreign language?” This question is answered by a number of diverse theories on acquiring language. Some of the more …

Finding Similarities in Language: Benefits & Possible Errors

Audrey Alleyne
Categories : Teaching tips for foreign language instructors

Does your native language play a significant role in your learning of a second language? Students will often recognize many similarities between their …

Grade School Lesson Plan: Indian in the Cupboard Activities and Learning Games

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

Create a postcard in the voice of Little Bear or Boone, compare and contrast the movie and the book and play a game with this children’s …