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Yearbook Photographers: Manage a High School Yearbook Staff

Jessica Cook
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

For high school yearbook advisers and journalism teachers: learn how to teach and manage photography students. Managing a high school yearbook staff …

Creating a Watercolor a Winter Window Scene Art Lesson: Art Class Grades 4-8

Lila S. Kallstrom
Categories : The arts in middle school

This easy watercolor lesson will produce a frosted window of a winter scene using watercolor techniques for a sky, tree branches and window ledge. …

Eight Games for the Visually Impaired Classroom

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Teaching students with visual impairments

Visually impaired children also need to be entertained. Like other children, they too need games that fun and interesting. The article discusses …

Example Letter Requesting an Assistive Technology Evaluation as Your Child's Advocate

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Parenting a special education student

Be your child’s advocate! The article includes an example letter requesting assistive technology evaluation services. The letter is written by …

Fun Games for Teaching the German Accusative Case

Audrey Alleyne
Categories : German lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

The German accusative case is not as difficult as it seems. Make a game of it and it becomes easy to teach and learn.

Great Books for Young Visually Impaired Children

Elizabeth Wistrom
Categories : Teaching students with visual impairments

Children with visual disabilities have very limited access to books. The best books for visually impaired children are of course print – Braille books …

How to Improve Study Habits: Methods That Work!

Keren Perles
Categories : Study & learning tips for parents & students

Some people may think that no matter how hard they study, they’ll never do well. If this describes you, don’t give up! You may just need to tweak some …

How to Study for a Test

Keren Perles
Categories : Study & learning tips for parents & students

Do you have any idea how many people waste precious hours studying the WRONG way for tests? They may just read their notes over and over, or keep on …

Lesson Plan: How Does the Brain Work?

Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Now that the class has gone over the basic anatomy of the brain, it’s time to teach them the different functions for the parts of the brain. …

Preschool Bean Bag Craft & Activity: Make a Bean Bag From Felt or Fabric for Fun Preschool Games

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

Bean bags are toy props that open a world of new games and experiences for preschool children. Use bean bags for games in physical activities that …