Julie Danneberg Books & Activities for the Elementary Classroom
Julie Danneberg writes a series of picture books that all focus on the classroom. These lively books contain vivid pictures that bring to life the …
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Measuring Change & Growth Through a School Year: Time Capsule Ideas
Part of good human body lesson plans includes learning about human development.This last lesson plan in the human body series will explain how to wrap …
Continue ReadingP.I.E. - Perform, Investigate, Envision Reading Technique for Teaching Kindergarten
Reading can be a wondrous journey into unknown worlds. It is filled with unique challenges of new letter combinations, words, tenses, and uses. …
Continue ReadingCreating a Class Flag in this Community and Art Lesson Plan
Look out stars & stripes! Students will learn how to collaboratively incorporate pattern, symbolism, logo design, and layout into a …
Continue ReadingDental Health Lesson Plan: Teeth Experiments and Songs for Kindergarten and First Grade
Kindergarteners and first graders either love to take care of their teeth – or hate it. This fun lesson plan will teach them the importance of dental …
Continue ReadingFour Tips for Fostering Creativity in Children at Home
Parents want to make sure their children are intelligent. Creativity is as important as intelligence. Success is directly related to creativity in …
Continue ReadingHow Parents can Help Kids Start the New School Year on the Right Foot
The new school year is quickly approaching, and parents everywhere want their children to have a great year. You’ll be happy to hear …
Continue ReadingPrepare your Child for Kindergarten With These Four Books on Going to School
Help your children get ready for Kindergarten by reading them one of these four suggested books. This will help ease any school jitters your young …
Continue ReadingSo Your Child Hates School: What Parents Can Do
When your child hates school, it can be a difficult year for both parents and kids. The good news is there are things parents can do to help. If …
Continue ReadingTeaching Place Value: A Hands-On Lesson Plan
Teaching place value doesn’t need to be complicated, as long as you keep it hands on. This article will give you a fresh technique to use while …
Continue ReadingWriting a Poem on the Months of the Year: Lesson for Grades 1-2
The months of the year make great ideas for poetry lesson plans. After all, many poems have been written about the months and seasons. We can all …
Continue ReadingAll About Skin Regions: Lesson Plan for Elementary Students
Students may find themselves surprised at the various regions of the skin and how they respond to stimulus such as sunlight and various types of …
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