Classroom Activities

Reading strategies can be integrated into almost any classroom, bringing practical ideas and leisure to learning.

Dec 6, 2009 - Rachel Ricucci

Using state early learning standards for preschool classroom lesson planning is a great way to influence educational outcomes.

Dec 4, 2009 - Erica Loop

In Montessori environments, while every holiday is represented and shared, the theme of the school community winter celebration focuses on the one common thread, peace.

Dec 2, 2009 - Jocelyn Scotty

Better Grammar and spelling-Teaching homophones without worksheets. A game show that will have students using the correct there, their and they're once and for all.

Nov 30, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

Mind Maps are an easy and fun classroom activity. A great learning tool for students from kindergarten to high school.

Nov 28, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

Here are some teaching tips to make sure that a Christmas gift exchange will be a fun and exciting event for all the students in the class.

Nov 27, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

Get free science lessons that focus on California biodiversity and a chance for students to win an amazing animal adventure at the San Francisco Zoo.

Nov 25, 2009 - Joanna Szeto

Teachers, don't waste those spare minutes during the day. Use these quick, prop-free games and activities that are educational and fun.

Nov 24, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

This Secret Santa gift exchange can be an educational opportunity. The Seven Up present swap is a lot of fun too or go for the traditional gift exchange with the class.

Nov 23, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

Masks allow anonymity for performers or speakers to act or entertain, by hiding the face and thus enabling shyness to dissipate and confidence to grow

Nov 22, 2009 - Lucille Lever

Culinary experiences provide a tangible lesson for students. Modifying and altering a muffin recipe teaches kids in a fun way so they will understand.

Nov 18, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

Teachers often need activities for rewards or spare time. These fast and fun dice games help kids practice multiplication, addition and subtraction.

Nov 18, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

For independent study, for the inquiring mind,and for fun, a museum trip allows for learning through reading, writing and art activities.

Nov 17, 2009 - Lucille Lever

Studying math, literacy, drama and research through the theme of the winter Olympics will bring fun and excitement into grades 3 to 6 classrooms.

Nov 17, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

Montessori Thanksgiving activities engage a child's senses, allow for independent exploration, use real objects that are meaningful, relevant and encourage creativity.

Nov 16, 2009 - Jocelyn Scotty

Teaching the concept of the five senses to preschoolers can be a challenge. Here are some ideas that will make the lesson fun and understandable to preschool children.

Nov 15, 2009 - Stephanie Romero

Make a math game that becomes many math games. Test any skill: multiplication, fractions, addition, or place value simply by using different cards but the same board.

Nov 15, 2009 - Linda Wongkee

Do experiments to test the way heat energy is transferred. Students will understand the difference between convection and conduction.

Nov 1, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Using Roald Dahl books to demonstrate examples of excellent descriptive writing is an easy and motivational way to inspire children to write more descriptively.

Nov 1, 2009 - Catherine A. Brasseur

As schools near their 100th day, plan to celebrate with these reading and math "one hundred" ideas.

Oct 31, 2009 - Irene Taylor

Math can be a tedious, dull process of memorizing tables and calculating complex formulas. But math can become entertaining and magical when presented properly.

Oct 24, 2009 - Joe Nowak

Primary grade students learn to make a magical wand, animal puppets, a bookmark, and other crafts while learning about C.S. Lewis' 2nd book in the Narnia series.

Oct 22, 2009 - Mary Quehe

Testing foods for the presence of carbohydrates is an effective way for students to learn about the nutrients found in various types of foods.

Oct 15, 2009 - Adrienne Larocque

Students will enjoy discovering this book from C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia collection through reading and discussion sessions. It will be educational in many ways.

Oct 15, 2009 - Mary Quehe

Substitute teaching is a difficult job. A sub will have a much more fulfilling day if he or she and the students are having fun while being productive.

Oct 15, 2009 - Michelle Brunet