Reading a Ruler & Measuring: 2nd Grade Math Lesson
All items on a ruler can be daunting to young learners. This activity lets students use a hands on method that is fun and educational
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Science Experiment: Testing Permeability
This science lab will help students experiment with different soil types and see which is most permeable.
Continue ReadingSecond Grade Math Lesson Plan: Regrouping Activity
Students may be intimidated by regrouping. Regrouping isn’t hard, but try to remember when you were first learning it. The concept can be a bit …
Continue ReadingSecond Grade Math Measuring
This second grade lesson plan introduces students to measuring tools and basic concepts of measuring. This is a hands on activity that students will …
Continue ReadingSt. Patrick's Day Project: Scavenger Hunt Teaches Elementary Students the History of St. Patrick’s Day
A pot of gold scavenger hunt is a fun activity for students to learn the history of St. Patrick’s Day. Clues hidden around the classroom contain facts …
Continue ReadingTeach Young Students How to Help the Environment: 3 Lesson Plans for Earth Day
Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach young children the importance and value of giving something back to the planet. Students can help the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Young Kids to Measure: Teaching Units
This lesson plan on unit measuring introduces the concept of measurements using various items. In this lesson plan, the focus is not on the item used …
Continue ReadingWho Am I?: Elementary School Activities
We are never too young to start exploring the question, “Who Am I?” Interactive lessons, allowing the child to work independently, create individual, …
Continue ReadingA Memorable Way for Introducing and Teaching Contractions Using Comics
In this article you will learn how to make teaching contractions a fun experience for your students. We introduce what contractions are, their …
Continue ReadingAn Easy Homemade Phonics Game for Primary Students
What can you make with tag board, a marker, some cut-outs and a little fun? A phonics game that will reinforce skills you are teaching in class!
Continue ReadingCreate a World Clock: Fun Classroom Project to Learn About Time Zones
It’s two pm here but what is it in Auckland, New Zealand? Build this craft with your class and learn about different time zones.
Continue ReadingHow to Teach Elementary Students to Compare and Contrast with Music
Students love to do activities involving music. A teacher can use this short activity with music to help students understand how to compare and …
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