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When to Use a Hyphen Lesson Plan: The Difference Between a Hyphen and a Dash

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

Remember when we hand wrote our writing assignments and didn’t need to know the difference between a hyphen and a dash because the pen stroke …

Activities to Improve Communication Skills in Children

Kathy Foust
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Here are some tips that make communicating with children more effective so that you and the child can benefit. It’s never too early to start …

Dolphin Lesson Plans for Kindergarten through Third Grade

Willa
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

The remarkable dolphins are the feature in this lesson plan for kindergarten through third grade. It is part of the series on ocean life, using the …

Elementary Geography Lesson: Teach Your Students All Fifty States

Christina Marcum Cavalier
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona… Do you know all fifty states? This is a great lesson plan that your children will love and help then not only learn their …

Inclusion Strategies for Students with Disabilities: Tips for Using Time Out Chairs

Kathy Foust
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

Time outs and time out chairs can be very useful tools if they are used in the right way. Here are some tips to help make sure teachers get the most …

Safety in the K-12 Art Classroom: Keeping Your Classroom Hazard Free

alisonc
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

It is obviously vital to ensure that you handle any potential hazards in your art classroom with care and minimize the risks for your students. Here …

Safety Tips for the Art Classroom: Grades 7-12

alisonc
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

This article provides an overview of some of the main safety considerations middle and high school teachers need to make in order to maintain a safe …