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Best Often Overlooked Holiday Song for Children: Suzy Snowflake is Easy for Elementary Age Students to Sing

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Convection and Conduction Experiments: The Science of Temperature and the Transfer of Heat Energy

By: Feature Writer Susan Caplan

Use Roald Dahl Books to Teach Writing: Improving Descriptive Writing Using Award Winning Authors

By: Catherine A. Brasseur

Math Comic Strip Activity: Students Create Cartoons to Explain a Concept

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Math Coloring Project: Fun Activity Engages Students in Reviewing Calculation Facts

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

The 100th Day of School: Celebrate 100 Days in School With Reading and Math Activities

By: Irene Taylor

Creating Project Mission Statements: Teaching Students to Make and Use a Plan

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Teach Math Magic During International Magic Week: Use the Celebration of Magic to Teach Student Mathematical Concepts

By: Joe Nowak

Literature Based Arts and Crafts Program: Educators Focus on Students' Creativity Amid Reading a Fantasy Story

By: Mary Quehe

Testing for Carbohydrates in Foods: Experimental Methods to Identify the Presence of Glucose and Starch

By: Adrienne Larocque

Exploring the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Primary Grade Educators Reading and Questioning Resource

By: Mary Quehe

Activities for Substitute Teachers: Quick Games to Help Subs Bond With Students

By: Michelle Brunet

Teach Students to Create a Book: Introduce The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to Primary Grades

By: Mary Quehe

Migrating Bird Games for Students to Play: Learn About the Challenges of Migration

By: Feature Writer Susan Caplan

Pumpkin Math Classroom Activity: Fun Fall Project for Students to Practice Arithmetic

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Mnemonic Aids and Word Endings as Spelling Tips: Improve Spelling and Grammar Skills to Start Spelling Better Now

By: Renee Holmes

September Montessori Holiday Celebrations: Special Fall Days to Celebrate With Children

By: Jocelyn Scotty

Free Writing Contest for Back-to-School Students: Polar Expressions Youth Competitions for Short Fiction and Poetry

By: Feature Writer Thomas Alan Gray

How Documentaries Teach Argumentative Writing: Using Film to Instruct Students to Argue in an Essay

By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Circle Time in the Early Years Classroom: Ideas for How to Begin Calendar Time

By: Jackie Parsons

Teaching Sight Words to Children: Tips on How to Teach Sight Word Vocabulary

By: Jackie Parsons

How to Improve Reading Comprehension: A Proven Technique for Improving Reading Skills

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Writing Mysteries in Language & ESL Lessons: Creating Mystery Stories Develops the Style of Narration

By: Lucille Lever

Teaching Students to Write Poems: How to Teach Poetry Writing

By: Jean Kamuf

Preparing Classrooms for Flu Season: Cleaning and Student Education Key to Keeping Kids Healthy

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

How to use Labyrinths With Montessori Children: Improve a Child’s Concentration and Coordination

By: Jocelyn Scotty

Early Childhood Lesson Plan Ideas for Educators: Creating Curriculum for Preschoolers and Young Children

By: Feature Writer Erica Loop

Teach Entrepreneurship in the Classroom: Project Based Learning Includes Positive Multidisciplinary Outcomes

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Fun Lessons for the First Day of School: Ideas for Teachers for Getting to Know New Students

By: Chad McPhail

Thanksgiving Art for Kids: Two Classroom Art Projects for the Thanksgiving season

By: Karri Weathers

Fall Craft Activities for Children: Celebrate Autumn in the Classroom With Two Natural Craft Projects

By: Karri Weathers

Bell Work Ideas for the Classroom: Getting Students Engaged From the Start of School Day

By: Doris Keeler

Scrapbooking for Writing Practice and Production: Journaling in a Scrapbook as an Alternative to Daily Diary Writing

By: Lucille Lever

Comics in the Classroom: Why Teachers are Using Graphic Novels to Teach

By: Joanna Szeto

Dialogue Journals Help Improve Writing: Interactive Writing Builds Language Skills in a Meaningful Context

By: Joanna Szeto

How Hands Spread Germs: A Science Activity That Can be Adapted for K-12 Classrooms

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Reduce Spread of Germs in the Classroom: Steps to Minimize Students' Flu Exposure at School

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

How to Teach ESL Students to Read and Write: Making Books With Second Language Learners

By: Joanna Szeto

Getting to Know Kindergarten Students: An Interactive Kindergarten Activity

By: Karri Weathers

First Day of School Icebreaker Activities: Five Fun Getting to Know Each Other Games

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

SunDeck Educational Cards: A Great Game for Teaching Many Concepts

By: Kelley Huston

How to Animate Classroom Stories: Turn a Writing Assignment into a Scratch Video

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Fun Ways to Practice Typing: Enjoyable Methods to Improve Keyboarding Skills

By: Catherine Walsh

Exploring Seasonal Changes With Children: Art and Nature Activities in Preschool, Primary and Middle School

By: Feature Writer Susan Caplan

Literature Response Journals for K-12 Students: A Powerful Strategy to Improve Literacy Skills

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Back to School Activity Idea: Students Create Me Bags and Practice Public Speaking in This Project

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Successful Service Learning in K-8 Schools: Providing Community Service Opportunities That Enrich Instruction

By: Barbara Abromitis

Classroom Spelling Games: Word Scramble, Sparkle, and Squares are Fun Ways to Practice

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

End of Year Technology Projects: Final Activity for Tech Classes that Helps Summarize the Course

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Fun Classroom Award Categories: Creative Ideas for End of Year Student Recognition

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

How to Make a Memory Book: Fun End of Year Classroom Activity for Children

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Ice Breaker Ideas for Summer Camp Programs: How to Get Participants to Open Up in a Different Way

By: Ashley Anderson

End of Year Classroom Awards: Fun Categories for Showing Student Appreciation

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Motivating Reluctant Writers: Writing Strategies for Struggling Teachers

By: Chad McPhail

How Sunlight Warms the Planet Lesson Plan: Science Experiment for Soil and Water Temperature Differences

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas: Creative Ways to Wrap Up a Gift Card for a Favorite Teacher

By: Susan Ayers

Keep Students Engaged and Interested in Class: Adopt Diverse Teaching Styles to Help Maximise Learning

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

School Victory Garden Plots: Growing Vegetables at School Supports Community and Education

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Choosing Plant Seeds for Botany Lessons: How to Decide What to Grow for Classroom Science Projects

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Teaching Sight Words in Preschool: Fun Ideas to Teach Vocabulary with Low Preparation Time

By: Sandra Causey

Activity Lets Kids Understand Learning Disorders: How a Learning Disability Can Affect Handwriting Skills

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Make Recycled Trash Art: Activity for Earth Day or Environmental Awareness Lessons

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Teaching Students Process Competencies: Group Work and Graduate Attributes, the South African Experience

By: Frederick Veldman

More Rainy Day Classroom Games: Doggy, Doggy, Where’s Your Bone and Eraser Racer

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Indoor Games for the Classroom on Rainy Days: Four Corners and Alibi Involve the Entire Class

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Gross Motor Skils: Get Chidren Moving With Fun Activities

By: Jeanette Norman

How to Revise Academic Paragraphs: An Activity to Help Students with the Revision Process

By: Anna Kendall

Learning US History through the Presidents: Memorizing Key Events in Presidential Terms Increases Focus

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

How to De-Code School Assignment Sheets: An Activity to Help Students Understand Writing Projects

By: Anna Kendall

Promoting Recreational Reading in K-6 Classrooms: Strategies to Engage Students with Books and Motivate Them to Read

By: Barbara Abromitis

Healthy Classroom Treats: Special Snacks for Elementary School Holiday Parties

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Classroom: Party Ideas that Include Healthy Treats and Creative Cards

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Project Based Review Assignments: Lesson Activities to Engage Students while Studying for Exams

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Publish Student Writing with Nationwide: Class Books or Individual Student Books

By: Katherine Chapman

How to Make Flubber: Lessons on Observation and Descriptive Writing

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Make Rock Candy: Classroom Science Experiment for the Holidays

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Saltwater Taffy Science Experiment: How to Demonstrate Forces and Physical Changes with Food

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Encouraging Students to Write with Prompts: Using Writing Prompts to Improve Student Writing

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teach Math by Playing Dreidel in the Classroom: Celebrate Hanukkah and Enhance Curriculum with the Dreidel Game

By: Nicki Heskin

The Importance of a Language Arts Program: Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Classroom

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Using QASI to Answer Open-Ended Questions: How to Score Higher on the New Jersey HSPA Test

By: Tara Gardner

Reviewing Textbook Reading: Exciting Games for Test Preparation

By: Katherine Chapman

How to Play Charades in Class: Teachers and Substitutes Can Add This Game to Their Bags of Tricks

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Writing Exercises That Teenagers Will Enjoy: Teaching Poetry in High School

By: Catherine Owen

How to Make Homemade Butter: Fun Holiday Science Experiment for Kids at School or Home

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Holding a Mock Election: Making Politics Meaningful in the Classroom

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Interventions for Struggling Students: What Teachers Can do to Help Students Succeed

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

First Day of School Activities: Things to Do for Back to School

By: Adrienne Wilson

Writing in Science and Technology Classrooms: Improve Student Knowledge through Writing Exercises

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Idiom Lesson Plans for Elementary Students: Descriptive Language a Tool for Creative Writing

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Arithmetic 24 Game: Mental Math Practice for Middle School Students

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Best Pet Choices for Classrooms: Top Educational and Easy to Care for Animals for School Children

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Selecting The Right Classroom Pet: Choosing a Good Animal in a School Situation for Learning and Fun

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Public Speaking Peer Evaluations: Paper Assignment to Improve Student Listening and Speaking Skills

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Extemporaneous Speech Exercise: Activity for a Middle, High School, or College Public Speaking Class

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Introduction Speech Exercise: Past, Present, and Future Ice Breaker for Public Speeaking Classes

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Speech Transition Exercise: A Public Speaking Class Activity for Teaching Transition Statements

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Classroom Journal Prompts: Topic Suggestions for Teachers to Help Jump Start Student Writing

By: Adrienne Wilson

Learning Multiplication Facts: Teaching Time Tables Using A Variety of Methods

By: Debbie DeSpirt

States Database Lesson: Incorporate Technology into a Social Studies Unit

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

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