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Novels Commonly Taught in High School: Study Guides & Studying Tips

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

If you really want to understand a novel you’ve been assigned in class, it’s not enough to simply read it (or just read the summaries …

Play an Animal Movement Game in Preschool: Fun Interactive Activity

Kathy Foust
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Use this preschool movement game to reinforce what your students know about animals, and to let them have fun while they learn!

Preschool Boat Activities and Shape Crafts: Make a Sailboat

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

This lesson plan uses sailboats to help students learn shapes. It will help reinforce shape recognition. Read on to learn how!

Quotes from the Odyssey That Highlight the Major Themes

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

You think you understand themes of The Odyssey, but you can’t find any quotes from the book to support your claims…until now. These …

Selecting Activities for Children with Asperger's Syndrome

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Parenting a special education student

Children who have Asperger’s syndrome need to have sufficient opportunities to develop their social skills. Extracurricular activities such as …

Struggling Readers Benefit from Activating Prior Knowledge

Margo Dill
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Instructional strategies can really help teachers with struggling readers. An instructional strategy, like activating prior knowledge, can help them …

Summary of Homer's The Odyssey Including the Cyclops, Sirens, Scylla & Other Adventures

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

This summary of Homer’s The Odyssey gives insights to a literary classic, helps you review for a test, and prevents you from sounding really …

Themes in the Odyssey: Exploring Themes of Revenge, Respect for the Gods, Pride & More

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

Themes in the Odyssey include respect for the gods, revenge, pride, the power of intelligence, and the pitfalls of temptations. Look smart by bringing …

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe: Summary & Analysis

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe explores colonial Africa and one man’s struggle to survive in a changing society. Review major events and …

Toddler Birthday Activities to Help Make the Day Special

Kathy Foust
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

These toddler birthday activities are sure to have your birthday boy or girl grinning from ear to ear on their special day! Use some or all of them to …