Managing and Scheduling Computer Centers in the Elementary Classroom
New elementary school teachers may not integrate computer centers in the classroom if they struggle with management and scheduling of computer time. …
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What Is Interactive Writing and How Will It Help Your K-2 Students?
Here you will find an overview of interactive writing, materials needed in the interactive writing lesson plan, and a reference for more information.
Continue ReadingWhy Should Computers Be Used in the Classroom? Benefits & Advantages
Students today are already tech-savvy. Some may even know more about computers than you do! It benefits both you and your students to begin using this …
Continue ReadingThanksgiving Research Project for 5th Grade Students: Learning to Conduct Internet Research
Fifth grade students should begin to practice their research skills. They should also be pretty familiar with computers and the Internet. To make …
Continue Reading7 Simple Tips to Teaching American Sign Language (ASL) in the Mainstream Classroom
Any student can benefit from learning some sign language and teachers can incorporate signing into their mainstream classroom. Learn how to start with …
Continue ReadingClassroom Management: An Attractive Classroom Rules Display
To help the students in your class to learn and understand the importance of classroom rules, make your classroom rules attractive and memorable. For …
Continue Reading5 Fun Thanksgiving Classroom Games
Making crafts is not the only thing you can do with your class to celebrate Thanksgiving. You can also play some really fun games together. Games …
Continue ReadingApple Art Project and Bulletin Board for Developing Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills and dexterity play such an important role in preparing a kindergarten child to hold a pencil for writing. This project can be …
Continue ReadingBalance Exercises for Young Athletes
Balance and rhythm are important skills for any athlete. Introducing students to these skills through fun activities can be helpful in other aspects …
Continue ReadingFreereading.net is the Best Free Phonics and Reading Intervention Program for Teachers
Many times teachers hear the word “free” and get excited only to be disappointed with the content of what is really provided for …
Continue ReadingFun Physical Education Lesson Plan: Making and Keeping Rhythms
Working with rhythms is a fun way to work on movement and balance. It also introduces students to the musical skill of making rhythms. This Physical …
Continue ReadingKindergarten Apple Taste Test and Experience
Automatically, most children think of apples as being sweet and red. By doing this food experience taste test, using an assortment of different types …
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