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An Elementary Art Lesson Plan Using Types of Lines in Art

thatbluegirl
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Elementary students will produce a night scene consisting of an expressive sky based on a famous work of art. This is a great lesson to teach the …

Critical Reading Lesson Plan on 1984 by George Orwell

Gillian Hendrie
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

This lesson plan gives an easy “in” to reading “1984”. Get students thinking critically about the content right from the …

Cultural Day Ideas and Activities for Toddlers: Celebrate Culture Day!

Kathy Foust
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

Use these toddler culture activities to teach children appreciation and enjoyment of other cultures. Add these toddler activities for culture to your …

Dealing with students in wheelchairs

Mayflor Markusic
Categories : Teaching students with physical disabilities

It is not enough for schools to have structures or adaptations that accommodate students with physical disabilities. It is crucial for teachers to …

Different Types of Dyslexia: Information for Teachers and Parents

jennyflores
Categories : Teaching students with learning disabilities

Dyslexia can be more complicated than a disorder that causes letters to appear backwards. This article provides clarification on the different types …

Dyslexia Diagnostic Testing Guide

Mayflor Markusic
Categories : Teaching students with learning disabilities

After eliminating several reasons for your child’s unexplained language difficulty, you’ve decided to test for dyslexia. How should you go about it?

How to Write a Persuasive Essay: Organization & Tips

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

Learn how to write a persuasive essay with these easy tips. Make your writing so much more… persuasive!

Learn the Six Areas of Giftedness and Talents

Mayflor Markusic
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching the gifted student

Do you suspect that your child or student is gifted or talented? There are six areas that you can look into to determine giftedness and/or talent.

Learning Spanish: How to Form and Use the Spanish Subjunctive Mood

Curt Smothers
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Spanish verbs come in 14 conjugations, but only two moods. The moods are indicative and subjunctive. Indicative mood is used to state facts; the …

Preschool Beginning Sound Activities: Simple Letter Recognition Games for Preschool and Kindergarten

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Teachers are always looking for hands-on activities for their preschoolers to play, to reinforce learning of beginning sounds. Here are some self …