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The French Present Participle: le Participe Présent

R. H.
Categories : Learning french study guides & speaking tips

The present participle, le participe présent as it is called in French, is the adjectival form of a verb in present tense; the French present …

The Japanese On and Kun Readings Made Easy

Makoto
Categories : Help with learning to write and speak chinese

This article explains clearly and in great details the distinctions between the “On” and the “Kun” reading of a Kanji.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle Quiz for Elementary Classrooms

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

Are you using The Mouse and the Motorcycle as a literature study or read-aloud in your elementary classroom? The Mouse and the Motorcycle quiz …

The Ten Best Excuses for Late Homework from a Teacher Who's Heard Hundreds of Them

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Study & learning tips for parents & students

Who knows more about good homework excuses than a high school teacher? These aren’t just good homework excuses; they’re the 10 best …

Tips on How to Deal with Missing Assignments and Homework

Kellie Hayden
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

Middle school and high school students alike will many times do poorly in a course because they choose not to do the class work or home work. To get …

Try These Sound Activities With Your Child at Home!

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Study & learning tips for parents & students

The five senses is a popular science unit in many preschool through first grade classes. Try these fun sound sound activities for kids to help your …

Using Curious George Literacy Activities in the Primary School Classroom

Margo Dill
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

Curious George is a popular character who stars in many books that children in primary school classrooms love. You can do several fun and meaningful …

Vacation Learning: 3 Spanish Thanksgiving Activities to Keep You Busy Over the Holiday

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

These three easy activities will help keep your grasp of Spanish growing over the short holiday vacation.

"Leaf Man" Art Projects: Questions & Creative Projects for the Book "Leaf Man"

thatbluegirl
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Your elementary kids will “fall” in love with this nature lesson! After reading, “Leaf Man” students use fall leaves to create …

12 Commonly Misused Words and Ways to Remember Them Correctly: From Accept to Discreet

Rebecca Scudder
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

Many words in English sound very similar or have spellings that are very close but have different meanings. Here are the meanings of the words. They …