Recycling Paper Science Project
This lesson plan introduces students to recycling using a first hand method. This recycling project will help students to see how many things can be …
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Teaching Nonfiction to Kindergarten: A Guide to Nonfiction Books, Reading and Writing in Kindergarten Classrooms
Now that state exams are given in the United States by grade three, the onus to prepare third graders for the exam is on K-2 teachers like never …
Continue ReadingSarah, Plain and Tall: Two Reading Activities for Young Learners
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a wonderful book to share with students. These activities accompany the book and help aid comprehension.
Continue ReadingCelebrating Student Birthdays in Simple, Yet Fun Ways
A child’s birthday is probably the most important day of the year to the child who is celebrating it. Teachers can make birthdays even nicer by …
Continue ReadingPassover Art Project: Moses in the Bulrushes Jewish Education
Let your students craft Moses hiding in the bulrushes as a baby. This Passover art project encourages children to engage with the story of Passover as …
Continue ReadingStep by Visual Step Watercolor Painting Project: Paint a Rainbow & Umbrella Lesson for Grades 1-8
This colorful project is to paint a rainbow on a stormy background with a child under an umbrella. The watercolor technique is simple and easy to …
Continue ReadingElectricity and Magnets: A Fun Physics Project
Can electricity have an effect on magnetism? Try this fun science experiment to find out the details!
Continue ReadingMagnetic Electric Experiment: Electromagnetism for Kids!
Electromagnetism is one way to interest young learners in the field of physics. This simple physics project demonstrates how to create …
Continue ReadingTeaching Media Literacy and Research Skills by Teaching with Blogs
Ask students about blogging and they will give you a fast and furious definition – modified for adults of course! But if you can manage the …
Continue Reading6 + 1 Traits of Writing Lesson Plan to Focus on the Ideas Trait
One of the 6 +1 Traits of Writing is Ideas. This trait incorporates brainstorming and choosing ideas that are specific and original. Elementary …
Continue ReadingCreating Stained Glass Vases For Mother's Day: A Great Art Lesson Plan
Whether for Mother’s Day, a birthday or “just because,” faux stained glass vases combine an engaging craft project with a beautiful hand-made gift. …
Continue ReadingPhysics and Light Energy in Colors for Elementary Students
Light energy is part of physics. Physics can be taught to young learners much easier if the lessons are entertaining. This experiment with afterimages …
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