Selecting Choir Songs for Concert Programs
Selecting choir songs to perform can be difficult when dealing with an elementary chorus, but as long as you choose a fun variety of pieces for your …
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Teaching on Ecosystems in the 5th Grade Classroom
I will share how I approach the start my course of study on ecosystems with a fifth grade class.
Continue ReadingChoir Rehearsal Techniques for Beginners
Rehearsal techniques can make the ultimate difference in the quality of your choir, even in its beginning stages. Learning vocal skills through …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Thanksgiving Math Lesson: Teach Voting Skills
Teach young children the concept of voting. Students will vote upon whether they would like apple or pumpkin pie as a Thanksgiving treat for the class …
Continue Reading6 Ways to Celebrate Constitution Day in the Elementary Classroom: Great Teaching Ideas
As a founding part of our history and heritage, it is important to connect elementary school children with how we evolved into a unified nation. These …
Continue ReadingHow Are You Peeling Lesson Plan on Emotion and Feelings
Create a pumpkin feeling book to help young students to learn facial expressions and to teach them to express their feelings by using words when they …
Continue ReadingTeaching Tips on How to Model Reading Responses for a Classroom Book Group
Once you’ve decided you want to establish book clubs in your elementary classroom, you next need to use whole group book study to model various …
Continue ReadingCreate Presidential Puzzles: Crafts for Elementary Students
Have fun on President’s Day by doing this puzzle craft. Perfect for grades three through six, this craft can also teach students to remember …
Continue ReadingMake an American Flag with your Preschool Class: Great Craft for President's Day
George Washington used a flag during the American Revolutionary War. This flag was unofficially called the “First National Flag”. The …
Continue ReadingPresident's Day Craft: Create George Washington's Cherry Tree as a Reminder to Tell the Truth
This is the third in the series of President’s Day crafts. The lesson will introduce the character of George Washington and teach students that …
Continue ReadingSuccessfully Creating a Writer's Workshop for Fifth Grade Students
The foundation of a good classroom writing program is one where children are involved in the writing process on a daily basis. Get tips for setting up …
Continue ReadingCrafts, Songs and Reading Ideas for Thanksgiving in the First-Grade Classroom
Find some fun and creative ways to bring Thanksgiving into your Kindergarten or first-grade classroom. We have several songs and finger-plays as well …
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