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How Parents Can Manage Autism Spectrum and Homework Issues

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Parenting a special education student

Kids with autism spectrum disorders frequently have difficulties at homework time. Many times, the autism spectrum and homework issues just …

How to Find IEP Goals for Special Needs Kids at the Preschool Level

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Special education law ID ea, ieps, 504s, cses & planning

What are the IEP goals for preschool age children? How do preschool teachers develop goals with the intention of bridging the gap? Goals should be …

How to Run a Socratic Seminar as a Teaching Methodology

Pamela Rice-Linn
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

Conducting a Socratic dialogue, also known as a Socratic seminar or Socratic circle, is an effective methodology that involves all students in a …

Important Poetry Terms for Middle & High School English or Language Arts

Haley Drucker
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

Can’t understand a thing your poetry teacher says? If you want to succeed in a late junior high or early high school poetry class, here are some …

Learn How to Help Preschoolers Deal with Divorce

Finn Orfano
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Calling all preschool teachers! If you have any students in your class that come from a divorced family, stop and read this article. Learn how to …

March Preschool Fingerplay For the Poem: The Lion and Lamb

Akili Amina
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Looking for a fun preschool March activity? Have fun with your preschool class as they enjoy this preschool finger play based on the poem The Lion and …

Maria Montessori and the Montessori Philosophy of Concrete Learning

Andrea Coventry
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

The Montessori curriculum was created by the studies and observations of Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. Unique in its approach, it is …

Multiple Intelligences and Differentiation Strategies

skline
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Since teachers bear the challenge of teaching varied levels of students in the classroom, differentiation is definitely the way to go. By …

Rainforest Products Lesson Plans: Teaching What the Rainforest Produces

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

Coffee, ginger, chocolate, bananas, medicines… and so much more comes from the rainforest, which is a lesson that students can relate to.

Roald Dahl The Enormous Crocodile Study Guide

Andrea Coventry
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

Roald Dahl is a beloved children’s author who wrote numerous books over his career. One of his shortest stand-alone books is The Enormous …