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Primary School Feature Writer: Megan Sheakoski

Welcome to Primary School! The first stop for parents or educators seeking information on teaching, parenting and learning about children in grades PreK-6.

Join us for expert advice and information on elementary lesson planning, teaching strategies, classroom management, curriculum and supplies, parent-teacher communication, field trip planning, tutoring, summer school, technology and much more.

Keep up-to-date with our primary school articles and blogs focusing on all things elementary!


Feature Writer Articles in Primary School

 		How to Teach Kindergarten Kids the SH Digraph
Kindergarten teachers can use If You Give a Moose a Muffin to teach students to identify, say, and write the "sh" sound during phonics and language arts lesson plan.
How to Teach Cause and Effect to Elementary Kids
Elementary teachers can use the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to teach students cause and effect. Kids complete if then statements and play a cookie match game.
How to Teach Primary Math Patterns
Elementary teachers can use the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to teach kids AB, AAB, ABB, and ABC pattern lessons during math and reading integrated unit.
Math and Science Chart Lesson Plan
Teachers can use If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to motivate kids to learn about different types of charts and graphs during an elementary math and science lesson.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Lesson
Teachers can use Laura Numeroff's book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to teach students creative writing by completing a primary story starter based on the book.
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 		How To Make A Soft-Play Abacus Toy
A soft version of the standard abacus provides safety, packability and extra room for small spaces but still teaches children the basics of mathematics.
Effective Early Science Education
Science is easier to teach and learn during the elementary years. Science is the closest thing to magic there is. Science lessons are a part of everyday life.
One Hundred Days of School
One hundred days of school marks about the half way point to summer vacation. Celebrate 100 days of school with fun and engaging activities to highlight the number 100.
Bringing Books to Life Through Drama
By dramatizing books, stories, and poems, teachers can make reading more interesting for children.
Exploring Snow With a Pocket Microscope
Use a hand held pocket microscope outdoors in the winter to help children explore snow crystals. Preschool and primary-age children will love to explore snow in detail.
Teaching With Silver Packages Christmas Book
Inspired by the real Santa Train which has taken gifts and goodies to the children of the Appalachian Mountains since 1943, this book can teach many classroom skills.
Quick and Fun Synonym Activities
Helping students learn how to use and feel comfortable with a thesaurus can be fun with these quick synonym activities geared toward primary school-aged students.
Top Christmas Books for Children
Make this Christmas season fun by sharing these great holiday stories with students. Share Christmas stories, Christmas classics and fun Christmas story books.
Exercise in the Elementary School Classroom
Teachers can increase learning potential with short bouts of classroom exercise. Physical movement stimulates & increases thinking, memory, motivation and concentration.
Free Downloadable School Readiness Test
Parents or educators can determine if a child is ready for formal schooling with a downloadable school readiness test.
Conducting a Poetry Workshop in a K-3 Classroom
Teachers can reinforce letter-sound relationships, develop reading skills, and provide essential practice with oral language skills through the use of a poetry workshop.
Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Activities
This holiday season, use a state or local Christmas tree lighting ceremony to teach map reading and geography to students. Holiday lighting ceremonies abound.
Fantastic Mr. Fox Learning Activities
Teachers and parents can use Roald Dahl's classic tale as a springboard into several fun and creative activities.
Textile Heritage Center in Cooleemee, NC
The Textile Heritage Center, located in Cooleemee, NC, offers engaging, active programs that teach Cooleemee Elementary School students about local history.
Christmas Symbols and Their Meanings
There are many customs, traditions, and symbols for the holiday of Christmas, enhancing a season of joy and a time for giving to others.
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