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Neurologically Speaking: Dyslexia and the Brain's Language Processing Centers

Deidra Alexander
Categories : Teaching students with learning disabilities

Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized learning disabilities of all the currently labeled types. Knowing where the problem …

Preschool Activities for the Nursery Rhyme The Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe

Jennifer Weller
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Many children today are not familiar with nursery rhymes. Change that with these fun preschool activities for the nursery rhyme “The Old Woman …

Preschool Lesson Plan on Healthy Breakfasts: Learn About Nutrition & Healthy Foods

Tania Cowling
Categories : Preschool lesson plans, worksheets & themes for year round learning

Some children eat breakfast at school and others at home. Either way, this is a good time to teach children about healthful eating.

Preschool Pancake Lesson and Craft: Fun Ideas with "If You Give a Pig a Pancake"

teacher8605
Categories : Preschool lesson plans, worksheets & themes for year round learning

This yummy pancake lesson and craft brings a breakfast favorite to the classroom by providing reading instruction, a fun craft, and a tasty ending to …

SMART Response Systems: 21st Century Teaching and Learning Tools

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

The innovative SMART Response Systems are a great way for teachers to learn more about student achievement than ever before. Find out how, and why, …

The Advantages and Benefits of Inclusion in Special Education

Keren Perles
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

Many school systems today tend toward inclusion, or incorporate students with disabilities into the general education classroom, because of the many …

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Activities for the Classroom

Keren Perles
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” is a great book for kids of all ages. You can read it aloud to your students in order to show them how much confidence you …

A 3-D Butterfly Art Project for Spring Using Plastic Baggies

thatbluegirl
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Fly into spring with this simple butterfly art project using basic items such as plastic baggies and common art supplies and materials. You can even …

A General Summary of “Number the Stars,” by Lois Lowry

Keren Perles
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

“Number the Stars,” by Lois Lowry, won a Newberry Award for its accurate and moving portrayal of a child’s life in Denmark during World War II. This …

A Look at the “Number the Stars” Characters

Keren Perles
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

“Number the Stars,” by Lois Lowry, is a novel filled with courage and friendship. This list of characters describes each of the major personalities in …