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A List of Common Yiddish Expressions and Their Meanings

Keren Perles
Categories : Miscellaneous languages

Wondering how many Yiddish phrases you actually know? Even native English speakers may find this list of common Yiddish expressions mind-boggling, as …

A Prehistory Lesson Plan: Ardi, Ardipithecus Ramidus, a 1994 Discovery

Noreen Gunnell
Categories : Teaching middle school history

Bring “Ardi”, a.k.a. Ardipithecus into your prehistory lessons. Prehistory vocabulary terms and facts about Australopithecus, …

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins: Themes in the Novel

Margo Dill
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

Themes in Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins are interdependence, loyalty, government control, and rebellion. These themes are similar to The Hunger …

Compare Deciduous and Coniferous Trees

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Take your class out for a walk and introduce them to deciduous and coniferous trees. Students will record their observations and make comparisons …

ESL Activities: Kindergarten Fun for English Language Learners

Keren Perles
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Looking for some fun ESL activities? Kindergarten students need to stay active and interest in order to learn, and ESL students are no exception. Take …

Four Preschool Harvest Activities: Seasonal Foods and Projects

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

It’s fall and time to focus on autumn leaves, scarecrows, bales of hay, and bountiful harvest fruits and vegetables. These preschool harvest …

Four Tips on Effective Communication with Preschool Parents

Keren Perles
Categories : Preschool teaching strategies, advice & tips

Teachers may not want to focus much time on communicating with parents but this can only benefit their students, as well as make their own job easier. …

Gooney Bird Greene and Storytelling

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

“Gooney Bird Greene” by Lois Lowry is a colorful tale about an eccentric young second grader who loves to tell stories. Her inventive use …

Halloween Safety Tips for Preschoolers

teacher8605
Categories : Parenting preschoolers & toddlers

Halloween is a night made for fun! While the night may be full of tricks and treats, making sure children are safe is important to all parents! This …

Hezekiah Preschool Sunday School Crafts: 2 Ideas

Sylvia Cochran
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Hezekiah, who is he? Teach preschoolers about the old testament king with these two craft ideas. Students in will make brooms to clean out the temple, …