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School Uniforms: Pros and Cons

Lady Lit
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

This article discusses the pros and cons of school uniforms.

Strategies for Helping Students Build Background Knowledge

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Try the following instructional strategies to help your students acquire the knowledge they will need to master new concepts.

Using a KWL Chart to Study

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

When students first learn how to take notes from a class discussion, they are often confused on what material they need to focus on in the chapter. …

Implementing Reading Programs: Everything About DEAR You Need to Know

dawn m. laughlin
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

DEAR stands for Drop Everything And Read. You tell the students to stop what they are doing and get out their books. The program is meant to encourage …

Settling Arguments About the Best Language to Learn: A Writer's Essay

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

“This language is better than all the rest! That language is not as good as mine!” This article might not resolve all the controversies, …

Strategies for Using Similarities and Differences to Teach Critical Thinking Skills

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Teaching students about similarities and differences paves the way for them to develop important comparative, analytical and critical thinking skills. …

Teaching Leadership Skills to Children With Disabilities

Meetu
Categories : Inclusion strategies for mainstreamed classrooms

Leadership skills are essential for children in today’s society. It is not only about leadership, but about teaching students discretion in …

5th Grade Literature Circle / Book Club Grading Rubric and Observation Notes

tstyles
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Assessing your students in a literature circle can be tricky. Here are the steps I take to observe the book group and the rubric I use to grade the …

A Hands-On Lesson Plan on Germs and Hand-Washing for 1st and 2nd Graders

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

In this simple but effective lesson plan, students learn the value of covering their mouth when coughing and sneezing by using talcum powder. In …

Book Review Lesson Plan: Teach Students How to Write a Successful Book Report

Lenzi Hart
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

With this lesson, students create book reviews that mimic traditional reviews found in magazines and on websites. This plan will not only teach …