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English Language Learners: ELL Instructional Strategies for Middle School

Finn Orfano
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Teachers working with English language learners (ELL) must challenge students, but provide opportunities for success. Encourage interaction and …

Fun Science Project: Understanding the Effects of Overcrowding

J.Sace
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

In this science project, students will observe how the growth of plants is affected by overcrowding. Students will relate their observations in human …

How to Use Animoto in the Classroom: Create Stunning Student Slideshows

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

If you have never used Animoto in the classroom to create online slideshows, then now is the time to start. With just a few clicks you can quickly …

Improving Reading Comprehension in 4th Grade Kids: Tips for Parents

Stephanie Torreno
Categories : Parenting grade school aged kids

Are you wondering how to help your child with reading comprehension? If you are, you should know that comprehension not only involves understanding …

Interactive Classroom Phonics Games for Elementary Students

Patricia Gable
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Do you have some extra time to review phonics and listening skills? Here’s some simple interactive phonics games for children using minimal …

Living and Nonliving Things Lesson Plans for Kindergarten

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Get your Kindergarteners learning the differences between a living and nonliving thing through literature connections and hands on experience.

Math Centers for Telling Time in Third Grade

Nim
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Here are two simple activities featuring time – one involves a card game and the other uses a game on model clocks. These fun activities can be …

Prehistory Vocabulary, Facts, Important Places, and People

Noreen Gunnell
Categories : History facts, study sheets & homework help

Exploring the world of early humans? Learn important vocabulary, people, and places to help you with homework and assignments on prehistoric times.

Preschool Classroom Holiday & Seasonal Games: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, 4th of July and Halloween

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

Everyone loves parties–and party games, of course! Celebrate the holidays throughout the year in your preschool classroom with these fun games.

Teaching About Adjectives in Elementary School: Activity & Word Wall

Patricia Gable
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Using pages from reading material appropriate to the grade level of students, find adjectives and classify them. Does the adjective describe how many? …