Three Hands-On Ideas for Teaching Graphing Inequalities
Do your students think that graphing inequalities is boring? Prove them wrong with these fun activity ideas.
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Titles of Picture Books for Problem and Solution With Descriptions
Get well on your way to a collection of problem and solution books for Kindergarten to fourth graders with this list.
Continue ReadingKindergarten Teaching Unit for Mardi Gras: Activities & Crafts for the Classroom
When you mention the words “Mardi Gras” adults and children think of fun, fantasy, mystery, and merriment. Use this kindergarten teaching …
Continue ReadingTeaching Vowel Digraphs with Poems for Elementary Students
Poems with vowel digraphs teach children how to recognize the single vowel sound that a digraph makes. Poems will reinforce the vocabulary, challenge …
Continue ReadingSimple Computer Activities & Software Suggestions for First Grade Students
Computers, when used appropriately, can be a wonderful asset in your classroom. Use them as teaching tools while you are working with a small group. …
Continue ReadingDecorating A Second Grade Classroom - Tips & Ideas to Promote Learning
Decorating your classroom isn’t the only thing you’re thinking about as a new teacher. What purpose will your classroom decorations serve? Use …
Continue ReadingIntroduce Grades Four and Five Students to "Morning Girl" by Michael Dorris
Morning Girl earned her name because she was always up early with something on her mind. Her brother is the opposite. Read about this beautifully …
Continue ReadingActivities For the Book "Little Bear:" Kindergarten or 1st Grade Readers: Creativity, Vocabulary, Cause-and-Effect Exercise
Use these activities for Little Bear to improve literacy and increase reading enjoyment in the minds of your young readers. Else Holmelund Minarik’s …
Continue Reading"Arthur and the Lost Diary": Lesson Plan for Grades Three to Five
Sue Ellen lost her diary. When her friends find it, will they sneak a peek at her private thoughts? Discuss the issue of privacy and what makes a good …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on Nebraska State Symbols for Elementary Students
This lesson plan can work as a review lesson for a unit on Nebraska’s state symbols. You can also use it to introduce the students to an overall …
Continue ReadingUseful Mathematics Manipulatives to Use with Elementary Students
Math manipulatives are vital to helping elementary students to develop a strong, concrete understanding of fundamental mathematics concepts. This …
Continue Reading"Franklin Goes to School" Book Activities for a First Day of School Theme
Get your class involved in revisiting a classic theme, the first day of school, by reading and participating in activities for “Franklin Goes to …
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