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Poetry Containing Alliteration for High School Students: Tips & Ideas on Teaching

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Teaching alliteration requires finding quality poetry that is challenging enough for upper level students. These examples will help you teach the …

Symbolism in Night by Elie Wiesel: Analysis

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

There are several important symbols in Night by Elie Wiesel. Learn more about what these main symbols mean.

Toddler Transitions Through Piggyback Songs

Tania Cowling
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

As toddlers move from one activity to another, singing songs cue young children what to expect next. Read on and learn some songs to transition …

A Handmade Paper Flower Craft for Preschool: A Special Gift for Mom, Dad or Grandparent

Mary Beth Adomaitis
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Have your students make a paper flower craft as the perfect gift for a parent. Made of construction paper, this craft consists of a flowerpot, three …

Clifford's Animal Sounds to Teach Spanish Names for Animals: Preschool Lesson Plans

Melissa Elizondo
Categories : Preschool lesson plans, worksheets & themes for year round learning

Most preschoolers love Clifford. This lesson plan uses a Clifford book to introduce a little bit of Spanish to your preschool class. Students will …

Understanding Adjectives: Adjective Phrase Structure and Words That Describe Adjectives

Heather Marie Kosur
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

The following article identifies the four grammatical forms—adverb phrases, prepositional phrases, verb phrases, and noun clauses—that function within …

Activities to Keep Gifted Children Motivated in the Classroom

stacy1172
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching the gifted student

Gifted students often get bored in regular classrooms. Giving them more challenging activities can keep them motivated and focused on learning. By …

ADHD: Help your Child Focus

stacy1172
Categories : Parenting a special education student

Teaching children with ADHD ways to focus will help them in and out of the classroom. It can help improve their grades and boost their self esteem. …

Coping Skills Activities for Children - Art-Based Approaches to Coping

Anne Vize
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

How do you support a child who is experiencing significant stress in his life and finds himself struggling to cope? What coping skills activities can …

Fun Pumpkin Seed Counting Lesson for Preschool

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Preschool lesson plans, worksheets & themes for year round learning

When you clean out your pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern, don’t throw away the seeds! With a little preparation, they make great math counters. …