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How to Teach Kids Manners

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

The ability to express gratitude is a skill that does not come naturally to most people, but it is one of the most valuable social skills a child can …

How to Teach Spanish Reflexive Object Pronouns

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

Do your beginning Spanish students get confused about reflexive object pronouns and try to use them as subjects? That is, do you hear them say …

Please, Thank You and More Polite Words Lesson Plans

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

Students need to know when to use polite words, such as please, thank you, excuse me, and I’m sorry. These words show respect and consideration …

Teach Your Child to Read With Headsprout - A Review

Leah Witmond
Categories : Secular & non secular homeschool curriculum reviews

Reading is one of the most important skills a child needs to acquire. Once she can read, she’s ready to conquer the world. Headsprout can help you …

Teaching Spanish Double Object Pronouns

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

Does it seem that as soon as most students begin to understand how to use direct object pronouns and understand indirect and reflexive object …

The Machine Drama Game and Warm Up for Music and Movement

Beth Taylor
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

“The Machine” is a nice group warm-up, and an especially versatile activity. It can be used as a game in drama class, a fun vocal warm-up …

Using the History of Film Website for Teachers

Noreen Gunnell
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

A review of the History in Film website, a user friendly site which makes a great resource for history teachers teaching with movies in the classroom. …

Choral Risers and Other Choral Concert Equipment Needed for Success

Sarah Malburg
Categories : The arts in middle school

The right concert equipment, such as live sound equipment, microphone equipment, and choral risers all can make a huge difference in your choral …

Circle Walk 1 & 2 and Group Walk: Three Drama Activities to Warm Up a Class

Beth Taylor
Categories : The arts in middle school

The circle walk and the group walk are great physical warm-up exercises for acting students. These drama activities are geared toward groups that meet …

Easy Still Life Lesson Plan for Elementary Students: Includes Drawing & Painting

Beth Taylor
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

This lesson plan will nurture an appreciation for, and understanding of, still life drawings and paintings.