An Education Opinion: Parents Should Not Pay for School Buses
Many parents and caregivers across America have to deal with exorbitant school bus fees. Should school districts or state budgets pay for transporting …
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Don't Panic! Smoother Comprehension Strategies for Math Reading Problems
When children see a math word problem, odds are they are not very enthusiastic. It’s a strange and alien thing to them, immediately pegged as …
Continue ReadingLearning With Flat Stanley Lesson Plan: Focusing on Writing, Art and Math
What if you were flat? This is one question students will ponder in these Flat Stanley lesson ideas. In addition to reading this fun story, students …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on Computer Applications: A Teacher's Resource
The days of teaching kids computer skills through games is over… it’s time to get serious. This lesson plan provides teachers with a …
Continue ReadingThree Creative Small Group Ideas: Activities for First Graders
Learn to use small groups effectively to help first graders meet their learning objectives. Discover three research-based small-group designs that …
Continue ReadingFlat Stanley Book Review: Great Reading for Elementary Students
Flat Stanley is a classic book about Stanley Lambchop, who is accidentally flattened one night. This leads him into a number of adventures from being …
Continue Reading"Grandfather's Journey": Test Questions & Materials for 4th Grade
There’s no place like home! But in the picture book “Grandfather’s Journey” a man is at home in two different places with very …
Continue Reading"The Three Little Javelinas" Activities and Sequencing
Trickster Coyote loses out again when Los Tres Pequenos Jabalies outwit him in Susan Lowell’s delightful book. Use these “The Three Little …
Continue ReadingHelping a Shy Child: Tips and Resources for Parents on Introverted Children
How do you help introverted children to get out of their shell and succeed in making friends? First, understand what it means to be shy, and try some …
Continue ReadingComprehension Questions for Socks by Beverly Cleary: Six Levels of Questioning
Beverly Cleary is a beloved author of novels for young readers, and one favorite of many children is Socks. In the novel, Socks the cat is the …
Continue ReadingFirst Day Jitters Activities Help Students Overcome Anxiety
The book, First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, identifies with kids who have fears about going to school. Kids will delight in this funny tale. After …
Continue ReadingCreative Idea for Teaching Rocks and Minerals: Vote on your Favorite Rock in the Rock Election
In primary grades, students learn about rocks and minerals in more than one year. One fun, but often overdone activity, is to create a rock …
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