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Using a Picture Book for a Creative Writing Lesson: Try "Good Dog, Carl"

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

“Good Dog, Carl” is a beautifully illustrated picture-only book that features a Rottweiler named Carl and his amazing adventures while …

Bug Activities for the K-1 Classroom: Great Ideas for Springtime!

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Bring a little sunshine and warmth into your classroom with these fun spring classroom activities.

Down Syndrome Information for Teachers

Anne Vize
Categories : Teaching students with physical disabilities

Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality, and it is a condition which can have physical and intellectual components to it. This article …

Learn About Butterflies & Moths with These Spring Activities for K-1: Part 2

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

Use these fun activities and crafts to bring a little warmth and sunshine into your classroom. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a little …

Spanish Conversation Practice: Using Internet Chat Rooms to Increase Spanish Fluency

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

Chatting with your fellow students is valuable practice, but online chats with native Spanish speakers can help you improve your Spanish conversation …

Teaching Swimming - Great Exercise for People with Physical Disabilities

Anne Vize
Categories : Teaching students with physical disabilities

Swimming is one of those great activities for children with physical disabilities - the combination of a weightless sensation with the ability to move …

Comparison Shopping: Math Lesson Plan for Middle School Students

Anne Vize
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school math

Shopping is a skill most adults take for granted. But being able to do comparison shopping takes time, practice and mathematical skills. This …

Dative Case: What Are the Indirect Object Pronouns in German?

Heather Marie Kosur
Categories : German language study guides & tips

German pronouns have both grammatical gender and grammatical case. The following four part series explores the nominative, accusative, dative, and …

Science Activity for an ESL Student in Your Regular Education Science Class

Finn Orfano
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Here are some strategies to get the ESL students in your class involved and working on the material. Students will focus on key vocabulary and terms …

Teaching Character Traits with an Acrostic Poem

Margie
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

A lesson plan that gives teachers an alternative to the traditional book report. Teach character traits to students by requiring the use of textual …