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Traffic Light Craft Project for Preschool Children

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Use these traffic light art projects when you are teaching preschool children about transportation or safety. They’ll have fun learning about …

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC): Why It Works

Keren Perles
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Why would you want to incorporate writing across the curriculum into your classroom? And what is its purpose anyway? Whether your school is promoting …

Expert Tips to Beat Your Writer's Block: Creative Writing Topics Made Easy

Ashley Hansen
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

Have you ever been struck with dreaded “Writer’s Block?” When it’s time to complete a creative writing assignment, you …

How Are Rainbows Made - Preschool Rainbow Experiments

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

Spring is the perfect time of year to teach your class about rainbows. This lesson plan suggests books to read with your class as well as activities …

Making Butter With Preschoolers: Step by Step Directions on Making Butter in Your Preschool Class

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Have fun together making butter. With preschoolers, the making will be just as much fun as the tasting! Use these simple directions and extension …

Nature Crafts With Plants & Flowers: 5 Preschool Art Projects

Tania Cowling
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Give your students a blooming good time with these preschool art projects. Plants and flowers make a great theme for creating colorful and unique art …

Open House Ideas for Preschool: Making a Meet the Teacher Night a Success

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

A lot of preparation goes into planning an open house. Whether it’s held before school starts or after, these ideas will help you prepare for an …

Preschool Carrot Craft: Two Ideas for the Classroom

Tania Cowling
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Carrots are one of a child’s first and favorite vegetables and are found in many Early Childhood lessons. Try these two carrot crafts with your …

Reading for Information and Finding Important Information in Texts

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

This article focuses on strategies for teaching students how to identify important information in text.

St. Patrick's Day Preschool Facts for Teachers

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

Are you ready to share St. Patrick’s Day with your preschoolers? I hope so! There are so many ways to build a unit around this holiday, but …