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Christmas Symbols and Their Meanings: Best Holiday Lesson for the Classroom

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By: Tania Cowling

The Best Children's Books for Kindergarten Kids: A Christmas Present and Holiday Gift Guide for Children Ages 4 to 7

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Math Journals in the Primary Grades: A Way to Get Students Writing About Math

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By: Kelly Winn

Place Value Dice Games: Math Activities to Teach the Concept of Ones, Tens, and Hundreds

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Special Christmas Traditions Observed in Sweden: Advent Rituals Celebrated by Swedish Bring Meaning to Holidays

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Special Christmas Traditions Observed in Germany: Germans Celebrate Meaningful Advent Events and Customs

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Early Years Activities About the Letter Aa: How to Promote Hands-on Learning of the Alphabet

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By: Jackie Parsons

Fun Color Activities for Halloween: Hands-on Color Identification and Mixing Games and Activities

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Helping Children Master Basic Addition Facts: The Importance of Teaching Early Addition Strategies

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By: Afua Saafir

Teach Kids About Camouflage at Halloween: Fun & Active Lesson Plan About Animals That Match Their Environment

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Footprint Ghosts – Keepsake Halloween Craft: Quick & Easy Painted Artwork Says a Memorable Happy Halloween

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Fun Dressing Game for Halloween: Lesson Plan for The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Fun & Easy Halloween Craft – Floating Ghosts: Quick & Simple Ghost Encourages Teamwork and Active Play

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Fun & Active Halloween Games for Kids: Get Children Moving This Halloween With Exciting Learning Activities

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Fun Halloween Books for Children: Cute Kids Books With a Halloween Theme for Story Time

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

The First Ten Minutes of Kindergarten: What to Do With Excited Kids During Morning Arrival Time

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By: Kelly Winn

Kindergarten and Grade One Pumpkin Activities: Learn About Pumpkins in the Classroom

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By: Jackie Parsons

Math Tutor iPhone Apps: Applications for Math Activities, Quizzes, and Games

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By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Bats – Teaching Tools & Exciting Kids Activities: Bat (Chiroptera) Education Using Sight, Online Resources & Books

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Children With Disabilities Starting Kindergarten: Transition Issues for Kids With Special Needs Into the Kindergarten

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By: Kimberley Powell

Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? Leaf Science for Preschool and Elementary School Classes

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By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Settling Into School for the First Time: How Young Children Adjust When They Move to a New School

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By: Jane Kelly

Great Teaching Tool – Duck Duck Goose: Make Learning Fun & Active by Teaching Kids Variations of Old Game

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

There's More to Reading than Reading: How to Help Elementary Students Become Fluent, Successful Readers

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By: Heather Legg

Improving Writing Skills in Elementary Students: Key Components of Successful Journaling as Writing Practice

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By: Heather Legg

How Important is Children's Play? Can Play Really be Measured?

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By: Jane Kelly

The Role of Play in the Curriculum: What Young Children Do in an Early Years Classroom

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By: Jane Kelly

Your Child's First Day at School: What to Expect When a Child Starts School

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By: Jane Kelly

Starting School for the First Time: Preparing Your Child for Starting School

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By: Jane Kelly

Pumpkin Snacks and Treats for Kids: Ideas and Recipes for a Fall Themed Elementary Classroom Party

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Kid's School Uniform Shortcuts: Wardrobe Planning Tips for Kids, Tweens, and Teens.

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By: Renee Haswell

Reusable Name Tags for School Classes: Plastic, Metal and Magnetic Badges Identify Students

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By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Creative Wall Decorations for School Classrooms: Wall Decals, Theme Paper, and Seasonal Decor

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By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Create a Homework Area to Match Learning Style: Setting Up aStudy Place That Will Meet a Child’s Needs

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By: Karen Whiting

Fall Lesson Ideas for Apple Farmer Annie Book: Writing Prompts, Creative Projects for Kindergarten and First Grade

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Choosing Between Full or Half Day Kindergarten: Does Full-Day Schooling Improve the Quality of Education for Kids?

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By: Rana Diab

Creative Lesson Ideas for Classic Book Miss Suzy: Writing Prompts and Fun Activities for Kindergarten and First Grade

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Classroom Family Feud Game: Cooperative Learning Game for Primary School Students

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By: Kathy Foust

Teach Using Wangari's Trees of Peace: Multicultural History About How Determination Made a Difference

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Building Classroom Libraries: Promoting Literacy by Providing Ready Access to Children's Books

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By: Jason O'Hare

Giving Kids a Head Start This Summer: Easy Ways to Incorporate Education Into Summer Fun

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By: Christopher Pascale

Organizing a Neighborhood Summer Science Camp: Learning About Science is a Good Way to Keep Brains and Bodies Busy

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By: Leslie Doyle

Summer Vacation is Time for Free Play: Children Need Unstructured Activities to Grow Strong

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By: Victor A. Gallis

Fun Ways To Learn Spelling Words: Preparing a Child for a Spelling Test

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By: Feature Writer Janis Masyk-Jackson

How to Make Fun Butterfly Crafts for Kids: Elementary Bug Projects and Activities for Kindergarten Children

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Counting for Fun and Mastery of Numbers: Easy Numerical Activities to Fill Spare Time with Math Learning

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Rhymes for Memorizing Multiplication Facts: Sound Bytes to Help Students Master Times Tables

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Using Picture Books to Teach Writing: Using From Pictures to Words and other Books as Mentor Texts

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By: Linda Cavitt

Your Parent-Teacher Conference: Helping the Teacher Help Your Child

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By: Victor A. Gallis

Make Caterpillar Snacks for Elementary Kids: Easy Treats for Bug Themed Primary Unit Plans, Lessons and Parties

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

How to Make Butterfly Snacks for Primary Kids: Healthy Food Ideas for Elementary Education Units and Lesson Plans

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Loving Mothers for Who They Really Are: Teach Children to Appreciate Without Idealizing at Mother's Day

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Year Round Earth Day Singalong Lyrics: Easy Songs to Use in April or Any Time

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Shopping for a Master Teacher: Get the Best Teacher for Your Child

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By: Victor A. Gallis

Prepare Students to Multiply with Counting Games: Skip-Counting as a Stepping Stone for Learning Multiplication

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Teach Using Easter Eggs for Anya Book: Curriculum Ideas for Ukranian Tale of Springtime Hope and Faith

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Teach Children About Give and Take in Friendship: Use P. J. the Spoiled Bunny Book in Teaching about Relationships

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Placing a Scholastic Book Order: How to Compile and Submit Class Orders for Books and Bonuses

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By: Nicki Heskin

Preparing a Scholastic Book Order: How to Coordinate Classroom Orders for Books and Bonuses

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By: Nicki Heskin

Teaching Basic Subtraction for Mastery and Fun: Teacher and Parent Tips to Help with Memorizing Subtraction Facts

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Dr. Seuss Themed Games and Activities for Kids: Fun Ideas to Complement Read Across America Language Arts Lessons

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Lesson Plan: Use the Dr. Seuss Book to Teach Reading Skills and Math Patterns

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Valentine's Day Heart Math Activities: Fun Games to Practice Addition Problems

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Valentine's Day Games for the Classroom: Make-a-Match and Valentine Puzzles are Fun for All Ages

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By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

How To Write an Effective Lesson Plan: Use Goals, Objectives, and Procedures to Increase Student Success

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Snow Lesson Plans for Elementary Students: Winter and Snowman Themed Reading, Writing and Science Unit

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Moving Stories Off the Page: Instructor Combines Literacy & Dance in New K-5 Enrichment Program

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By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Low Vision Students in an Inclusion Classroom: Ways Visually Handicapped Child Learns in Regular Class Environment

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Teaching Basic Adding for Mastery and Fun: Teacher and Parent Tips To Make Addition Facts Stick in the Memory

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Snowman Glyphs: Bulletin Boards Ideas for Winter

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Packing Garbage-Free Lunches for School: Environmentally-Friendly Snacks for Elementary Students

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By: Julie Atchison

Easy Christmas Crafts for Primary Kids: How to Make Holiday Projects in the Elementary Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Turkey Projects, Crafts, and Games for Kids: Thanksgiving Ideas for Primary Classroom Lesson Plans and Parties

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

How To Have a Classroom Thanksgiving Feast: Elementary Pilgrim and Wampanoag Unit Student Celebration Ideas

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

How To Teach Thanksgiving Using Children's Books: Reading and History Lesson Plan Ideas for Elementary Students

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Explicit Phonic Instruction: Decoding and Phonemic Instruction Helps Build Good Reading Skills

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By: Dorit Sasson

Strategies for Struggling Readers: Helping Children Read

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By: Estela Kennen

How to Use Read-Alouds in Elementary School: Oral Instruction Helps Teach Vocabulary and Emerging Literacy Skills

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By: Dorit Sasson

Play Games to Memorize Time Tables: Practise Multiplication Facts with Online Math Software

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Spooky Halloween Decorations for the Classroom: Drawing a Human Body Skeleton for Kids

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Primary School Open House Ideas: Elementary Parents Meet the Teacher at Back to School Night

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

How To Create a Primary Classroom Blog: Teachers Can Use Google’s Blogger to Increase Parent Communication

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Teach Letter-Sound Correspondence: Create a Picture File and Make Phonics Fun

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By: Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Simple September and Fall Writing Activities: Fun and Free Prompts, Ideas and Creative Projects for Children

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Simple Activities for the First Day of School: Easy Ideas for a Positve Start in the First Week of New School Year

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Rapunzel's Supermarket by Ursula Kolbe: Helping Children to Realise their Artistic Potential

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Book Review: It's Not a Bird Yet by Ursula Kolbe: Sharing the Drama of Drawing with Young Children

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Preparing for Kindergarten: Easing Children's Concerns When Entering School

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By: Eileen Bailey

Physical Readiness for Waldorf First Grade: Milestones Teachers Use to Assess a Child's Development

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By: Feature Writer Christine Mann

Book Review: Children as Illustrators: A Guide to Encouraging and Interpreting Artworks by Young Children

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

How to Ease Kindergarten Jitters: Help Your Child with the Transition to Kindergarten

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By: Elizabeth Nolan

Elementary Teaching Portfolio: How Primary School Teachers Can Create an Interview Portfolio

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Present Ideas for Holidays and the End of the School Year

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By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Opportunities for Parent Helpers at School: Volunteer Parent Involvement in Australian Primary Schools

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Similes, Metaphors and Proverbs: Examples and Activities for these Common Figures of Speech

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs: Activities to Help Children Learn Basic English Grammar

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Flashcard Games to Practice Spelling LIsts: Spelling Activities with Word Flashcards

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Antonym, Synonym, Homonym, Acronym: Activities for Children to Improve Spelling and Language Skills

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Spelling Word List Activities: Fun Word Activities to Improve Spelling Skills

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Back to School Checklist for a New School Year: Getting Children Organised to Return to School after Summer Holidays

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By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

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