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Your Middle School Language Arts Class: Teach Literature of the 1940s

Linda M. Rhinehart Neas
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

World War II and the time that followed was the catalyst for some of the best literature of all time. In this middle school literature unit, combine …

An Explanation of French Accent Marks

yasmina
Categories : French lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

French accent marks can be the bête noire for students of French, whether they are just beginning or at an advanced level. This article seeks to make …

Pros and Cons of Preschool Theme Days

Sylvia Cochran
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Preschool theme days offer an enhanced learning environment that focuses on one idea or concept. They serve to underscore learning processes that …

Symbolism in Huckleberry Finn

Keren Perles
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

Some of the symbolism in Huckleberry Finn is obvious; some is less so. This article explains each of the major symbols in the novel, as well as how …

Themes in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

Keren Perles
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,“ by Mark Twain, has become a (controversial) classic in American literature, partially because of its themes. But …

Three Fun Snowman Games for the Preschool Classroom

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

Ready for snow? You will be with these preschool snowman games that will have everyone looking forward to the colder weather. Discover fun games you …

Two Easy Preschool Nativity Craft Projects for Your Classroom

Melissa Elizondo
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

The Christmas season is a wonderful time to teach your students about the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. These preschool Nativity …

French Literary Tenses: How to Conjugate the Passé Simple and the Passé Antérieur

yasmina
Categories : Learning french study guides & speaking tips

In French, the simple past is not normally used in conversation. However, it does have a special role in the French language. This article will …

Using Student Behavior Tickets to Manage Classroom Behavior

yasmina
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

Novice educators walk into their first classroom full of fresh ideas and high expectations. Reality quickly brings them back to earth when the first …

Common Spanish Travel Phrases for Airport Conversations

Curt Smothers
Categories : Spanish lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

What would your students do if stranded in an airport in a Spanish speaking country? Teach them some common vocabulary words and phrases to navigate …