First Grade Science Project Ideas: Learning about the Sun
Harness their energy and curiosity as students begin to look beyond their own little worlds. Plan some demonstrations to increase their knowledge …
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How Parents Can Help Their Children Improve Overall Math Skills
If you have ever wondered how to help your kids succeed in math but don’t know where to start, this is the article for you. Learn some practical …
Continue ReadingSupporting Literacy with Dramatic Play
Dramatic play allows children to interact and explore creativity, from building foundational skills to complex, multi-leveled role play. …
Continue ReadingTeaching Sentence Structure: Grade 2 Subject and Predicate Lesson Plan and Activities
Analyzing simple sentences is an effective way for young students to understand what elements are needed to have a great sentence. Use an easy-reader …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts and Fun Activities for a Preschool Polar Bear Theme
Whether they are polar bear pros or unacquainted with the arctic animals, your preschool class can learn something new about these interesting bears …
Continue ReadingPreschool Polar Bear Lesson Ideas: Films and Books as Teaching Tools
The perfect time to study polar bears with preschoolers is during the winter months. A polar bear is the largest member of the bear family and ones …
Continue ReadingA Fun and Engaging Way to Teach Fractions to Third Grade Students
Research shows that students who understand fractions will have later success in Algebra. Fractions need to be presented in a variety of ways, not …
Continue ReadingDeveloping Basic Math Skills in Young Children: Block Play
Introduced into kindergarten curriculum over 150 years ago, block play allows children to explore mathematical concepts such as geometry, spatial …
Continue ReadingTips for Creating an Amazing Sensory Table for Education and Socialization
Touching, feeling, exploring, noticing differences in materials are important and aid in children’s cognitive and fine motor development. How can we …
Continue ReadingGrade 3 Greek Philosophy Lesson Plan: Learning about Ancient Teachers
Your students may think that you are an “ancient” teacher, but wait until they hear about thinkers who left their marks on the world.
Continue ReadingPirate Theme Arts and Crafts, Games and Activities for Pre-K
Young children love to pretend and parade as pirates. Plan activities where your students sail to an imaginary island full of cross-curricular …
Continue ReadingGrade 2 Math: Using Maps to Illustrate Word Problems
Combine math, writing and art into a fun math project. Encourage math talk between partners as they work together.
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