Sarah Plain and Tall Novel Study and Activities for Grade Three
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia Maclachlan is a popular book to use with third graders. It is at a good reading level for them, teaches some of the …
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Teaching Elementary Students Math Word Problems: Taking the Mystery out of Solving Word Problems
Word problems are usually the first ones skipped and left blank on a test and in homework assignments. For the most part students just don’t get …
Continue ReadingReview: Muzzy Language Course for Children
Muzzy is a cartoon character that promises to teach your children Spanish through DVDs, CD-Rom Software, and music. Will Muzzy work for your children? …
Continue ReadingEnglish Lesson Plans: Activities for Sarah Plain and Tall Book
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a popular book to read in second, third, or fourth grades. There are several activities for Sarah Plain and Tall book that …
Continue ReadingIdeas to Create, Use, and Grade Daily Oral Language Sentences
If you teach in an elementary classroom, chances are you use Daily Oral Language sentences to practice language skills. You may use the program from …
Continue ReadingA First Grade Penguin Unit with Across the Curriculum Study Ideas and Activities
With its black and white “tuxedo” and cute waddle, the penguin is one of those animals that young children find hard to resist. So during …
Continue ReadingGrade School Christmas Craft: Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornament
Decorate your Christmas tree with this crafty homemade ornament made from popsicle sticks! It’s a Christmas tree; and each student can decorate …
Continue ReadingRobert Munsch Lesson Plans Using Moira's Birthday
Students love birthdays. They love celebrating them, hearing stories about them, anything that has to do with a birthday gets them excited. Use Robert …
Continue ReadingLiving and Nonliving Activities for Pre-K or Kindergarten Students
Learning about living and nonliving things is an important science topic for young learners. Try these activities to help your students gain a strong …
Continue ReadingHow the Grinch Stole Christmas: Lesson Plan For Grades 1 & 2
The ever popular “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a beloved classic from Dr. Seuss. This lesson will focus on the rhyming words found …
Continue ReadingChildhood of Laura Ingalls Wilder: House in the Big Woods
Start this lesson by reading Winter Days In The Big Woods adapted from The Little House series. This simple and colorful book serves as a great …
Continue ReadingTeaching Sentence Writing and Sentence Structure
Good writing always starts with good sentences. These tips for teachers will help you to explain how to write proper sentences to your students.
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