St. Patrick's Day Classroom Activities, Lessons and Craft Ideas, Fonts, Clipart & More
Everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! This is a great time to engage the entire classroom in learning activities that …
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100 Greatest Books for Kids: What's Missing From This List?
Scholastic has just released a new list of the 100 Greatest Books for Kids. Although many familiar titles make the list, many educators, parents and …
Continue ReadingFun & Interactive Rocks and Mineral Activities for Elementary Students
Students will have a rocking good time while learning about the minerals and rocks our Earth is composed of. Explore chocolate chip cookies, read …
Continue ReadingLesson Plans Using Shel Silverstein's Poetry in the Elementary Classroom: Activities & Ideas to Teach Poetry to Young Learners
Shel Siverstein’s poetry is a favorite with teachers and students alike. Use his poems in your class to teach and explore a variety of concepts.
Continue ReadingA Kwanzaa Lesson for Primary Grade Children
If you are teaching your primary grade students about holidays celebrated in winter, like Christmas, Las Posadas and Hanukkah, you’ll want to be …
Continue ReadingGet Ready to Grow: A Collection of Seed Lesson Plans & Activities
The world of seeds is a fascinating one when you think about it, which your students probably don’t! Show them the seeds around them, help them …
Continue ReadingTips for Teaching Kids to Write Limericks: Fun With Poetry
Once you learn the rhythm and rhyme pattern of a limerick you will be creating limericks all day long. It’s addicting! Learn the form and fun of …
Continue ReadingA Comprehensive Guide to Author Study Resources for Elementary Teachers
A great way to introduce students to a variety of genres is through an author study. Need ideas on incorporating this into your classroom? Try any of …
Continue ReadingMaking World History Fun: Lesson Plans for Fifth Grade on European Exploration
Though Europeans began exploring the East in around 300 BC, it wasn’t until the Age of Discovery that they had an intense interest in traveling …
Continue ReadingThree Engaging Science Experiments on Oil and Water
You may be thinking that oil and water don’t mix. But students will tell you differently when they produce evidence to counter that claim. These …
Continue ReadingWhat's Your Job: Celebrate Elementary Career Day with Projects and Crafts
Celebrate elementary school career day with projects and crafts that allow students to open their minds and imaginations to possible professions. …
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Elementary Read-Alouds: Plans and Activities For Elementary Students
Why spend time reinventing the wheel when Bright Hub Education has so many resources to offer? Here, you will find suggestions for great read alouds! …
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