Lesson Plan for Studying the Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola
Once again, Tomie dePaola has written an enchanting book with a strong main character. Little Gopher finds that he is suited for something other than …
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Strategies for Borrowing or How to Carry-Over on Subtraction
Some students in your class may have difficulty with 2-digit or 3-digit subtraction problems when they have to carry-over or borrow to work a problem. …
Continue ReadingColor Wheel Lesson Plan for Third Grade Art
Are you in search of awesome lesson plans for third grade art? Before launching into your painting sessions in class, lay down the basics first. Equip …
Continue ReadingElements of Art Lesson Plans for your Students
Introducing elements of art for your students is the beginning of true appreciation. The complex elements can be broken down to teach to the youngest …
Continue ReadingBully by Judith Caseley: Time for a Discussion about Dealing With Bullies
Elementary students, Mickey and Jack were friends until Jack started bullying Mickey. Mickey talks to his family about the situation. Will they come …
Continue ReadingYour Science Classroom: Endangered Species Webquest & Teaching Ideas
Before starting the Endangered Species webquest, motivate your students by giving each student a set role to play out. Students will become actively …
Continue ReadingChristmas WebQuest: Teach Primary Grade Students About Research Skills
Christmastime is such an exciting time of the year for children. Tap into this enthusiasm to encourage your students to learn research skills and to …
Continue ReadingIdeas for a Worksheet on the Body System and More Activities
In 5th grade science and health class, students are learning about the different body systems, the parts that make them up, and what each system does …
Continue ReadingSend Your Elementary Students on a Bear Webquest - Featuring Polar Bears and Brown Bears
A bear webquest is an excellent way to introduce primary age students to research skills. There are many different kinds of bears, and so it would be …
Continue ReadingFive Fun & Engaging Pre-K Games for the Classroom
In a Pre-K classroom you need to prepare a variety of activities for the little ones in order to keep their attention. A good teacher can sense the …
Continue ReadingCalculating Math Percentages, Including Example Percentage Calculations
In teaching about calculating math percentages, you can break the lesson down into several types of percentage calculations: calculating a percentage …
Continue ReadingIce-Breaking Activities for the First Day of School: Student-Made Bulletin Board & a Candy Get-to-Know-You Activity
What should a teacher choose as activities for the first day of school? It’s the first day of school, and everyone wants it to be a great first …
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