"Henny Penny" Sequencing Activities for Kindergarten or Grade One
Sequence of events is a basic but essential skill for all readers. Before teaching “Henny Penny” in your classroom, peruse this selection …
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School Age Child Development Stages: What to Expect
Young school age children, particularly in kindergarten and first grade, often hit typical child development stages at different times. Milestones …
Continue ReadingWays Children Can Help Others: Teaching Kids to Be Helpful
Instilling a sense of helpfulness in children comes by helping them feel part of a family and larger community.
Continue ReadingEnjoyable Elephant Art Projects for First Grade
Elementary kids, especially first graders, love elephants. With their massive size and long trunks, they are fascinating. To bring this love of …
Continue ReadingLet's Go Hog Wild with "Princess Pig" Book Activities for K-3
When Rooster tells Pig that she doesn’t smell like a princess, what will Pig do? Your students will have fun role-playing and writing when you …
Continue ReadingSix Simple Ways to Help a Child Learn Multiplication Tables
Worried your child is having some trouble learning math concepts? Here are some fun multiplication activities to do with your child at home!
Continue ReadingSteps for Teaching Anger Management in the Classroom
Anger management is an important skill that your students need to know. After all, people who can stay calm even in frustrating situations are more …
Continue ReadingTeach Children to Deal with Conflict & Bullying
A common concern among parents is how to keep their children happy and well adjusted among other children at home, in the community and at school. …
Continue ReadingWhat Can Students Do When They Finish Early? Ideas For Teachers
They wiggle. They squirm. They tap on the desk. They even walk around the class. “They” are the early finishers, the students who …
Continue ReadingUsing Literature to Help Children Cope with Problems: Suggested Books
Age appropriate books can be invaluable as a parenting tool to help children cope with common childhood problems such as teasing, fitting in, and …
Continue ReadingIdiom Lesson Plan Using Amelia Bedelia Books: Good for Grades 1-2
Amelia Bedelia, that literal-minded maid, provides a great example of how confusing idiomatic phrases can be for English learners, as well as how …
Continue ReadingClassroom Activities For World Cup Soccer: Goals For Your Students
What can your students learn from soccer? The World Cup is a major sports event that provides a great opportunity to teach children about history and …
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