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Interactive Morning Activities for Toddlers: Scheduling Educational Fun!

Finn Orfano
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

Morning time is an important transition time in the classroom. If you are an early educator and work with toddler students, then use these activities …

Is ADHD Considered a Learning Disability According to IDEA? The Answer is Not that Simple

Olivia B.
Categories : Teaching students with emotional & behavioral disorders

Confusion often abounds over which disorders qualify, under federal law, as learning disabilities. ADHD, is one of the more commonly mislabeled …

Learn About the Plot & Setting of Matilda & About the Author, Roald Dahl

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

Improve comprehension with this study guide for the story Matilda, by Roald Dahl. In this first article of the four-part series, we will learn more …

Let's Explore Brazil! A Fun Preschool Adventure Lesson

Are you seeking a lesson plan on South America’s largest country? If so, look no further than this preschool adventure. Brazil and its rich …

Matilda Characters Summary and Study Guide

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

This article provides detailed descriptions of the Matilda characters, including Matilda, Miss Honey and The Trunchbull. Use this character guide to …

Preschool Valentine Activities That Teach Phonics, Math, Science, and More

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

Preschoolers go crazy for hearts and Valentine’s Day. Harness their holiday love by incorporating the theme into many aspects of the classroom …

Social Skills Training for Children With Asperger's Syndrome

Stephanie Torreno
Categories : Teaching students with neurological disorders

A high-functioning form of autism, Asperger’s Syndrome affects a child’s abilities to communicate and interact with others. These …

Understanding Fossilization in Secondary Language Acquisition

allychevalier
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

For all the effort that a student puts into learning a language, untangling the grammar, forcing his mouth to make the right sounds, with hours spent …

Valentine's Day Cards and Mailboxes: Crafts Preschool Children Can Create

R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Making the following crafts is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the preschool classroom.

A Watercolor Valentine's Day Painting Lesson: Painting Hearts for Valentine's Day Fun

Lila S. Kallstrom
Categories : The arts in middle school

This easy watercolor Valentine’s Day lesson will produce a background with heart-shaped imprints for Valentines Day messages to be painted on. …