Should Schools Offer Fine Arts, Music, Art, or Drama Education in Elementary Education?
Every child can benefit from some art, music and drama in their education. These subjects have a lot to give and they shouldn’t be forgotten. …
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A Lesson Plan on Ireland for Kindergarten
When we think of Ireland, we automatically think of the color green and leprechauns. Broaden the knowledge of your students by teaching the facts …
Continue ReadingBuilding Blocks Team Building Lesson Plan for the Fifth Grade to Increase Cooperation in the Classroom
This is a simple yet effective lesson designed to enhance the cooperative/teamwork skills among intermediate level students on the higher elementary …
Continue ReadingChildren's Christmas Musicals: The Legends of Christmas
What do you get when you combine traditional Christmas legends with old-fashioned Christmas caroling? A sensational children’s Christmas musical …
Continue ReadingMoney Lesson Plans for Kindergarten
This lesson’s goal is to teach the children how to identify and count coins, learn about saving and the value of earning money. Activities and …
Continue ReadingTeach Number Words by Playing a Jumping Game
In this Kindergarten math lesson on number words, students will play a matching game with numbers and number words. Students jump like frogs the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Number Words Using a Bar Graph: Activities and Lesson Plan for Kindergarten, First or Second Grade
Using the rhyme “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” teaches students number words. This is a fun whole group activity that involves making a bar …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Dramatic Art in Elementary Grades and How to Incorporate It?
Dramatic art lesson plans are useful in a complete and well-rounded curriculum. Successful teaching strategies incorporate drama, music, and movement …
Continue ReadingA Review of the Movie Searching for Bobby Fisher for the Fifth Grade Classroom
This is a review of Searching for Bobby Fischer and why it makes a great selection for the intermediate classroom. I use it to complement a unit on …
Continue ReadingCelebrate Poinsettia Day: Multicultural Lesson for Kindergarten
Let’s celebrate Poinsettia Day! The most popular potted plant and Christmas flower has its own holiday, and can lead to some wonderful learning …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Lesson Plan With Art, Phonics and Science Activity
This Kindergarten lesson plan is based on the popular story, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault. Activities in …
Continue ReadingMulticultural Kindergarten Holiday Lesson Plan on Hanukkah
Multicultural learning is an important part of today’s elementary curriculum and teachers are always looking for units on winter holidays and …
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