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Teaching Syllables to Kindergarten: Lesson on Counting Syllables

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Kindergarteners learn to count syllables by counting the syllables in their names. After learning this, students play a fun graphing activity by …

The Difference Between Saber and Conocer in Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Since both of these verbs translate into English as “to know,” it is plain that English has at least two ways of using its own verb. This …

The Importance of Teacher Self-Assessment: The First Step in Implementing A Teacher Improvement Plan

Lady Lit
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

It’s report card time: our own. Teacher self assessment and evaluation will allow you to make a teacher performance improvement plan. The more …

Book Review & Ideas For Using "The Killer Angels" to Teach About the Battle of Gettysburg in Your History Classroom

Noreen Gunnell
Categories : Teaching middle school history

The Killer Angels is a riveting novel that imagines what it must have been like for the Confederate and Union officers during the Battle of …

Continents Lesson Plan With Map and Globe Activities for Younger Students

Willa
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

This is part of a series of lessons in the Learning About My World unit for kindergarten through third grade, studying the continents. Maps and globes …

Discussion Penalties: Use Football in the Classroom

zbrown
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

From classroom management to spicing up a dull assignment, adding a dash of good old fashioned coaching to your classroom can be just the boost your …

History of Fashion: Suffering for Beauty - A Look at Four Painful Fashion Crazes From History

Donna Cosmato
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

For reasons unknown, women are prepared to tolerate considerable discomfort and even pain to follow the latest fashion. From the hoopskirt and bustle …