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First Day of School for Parents: Comforting and Encouraging Parents when their Children Start School

In: Primary School Culture

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Parents Helping at School: Parent Volunteering in Australian Primary Schools

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Teaching Comparison in Nonfiction: Create Life-Sized Visualizations to Compare Size and Measurement

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Mandy Yates

Nonfiction Text Features: Teaching Comparisons Using Visualization

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

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

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Independent Reading Verses S.S.R. Differences in Reading Workshop and D.E.A.R.?

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

Basics of Reader's Workshop: Components of a Workshop Approach for Teaching Reading

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

Teaching Content Area Vocabulary: An Interactive Approach to Building your Students Vocabulary

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Mandy Yates

Building Your Classroom Library: Buying Classroom Books With Limited Funds

In: Primary School Culture

By: Mandy Yates

Choosing a 'Just Right' Book: Match Reading Level with the Five Finger Rule or Goldilocks Method

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

Building Students' Vocabulary: Reading Children's Literature Aloud Builds Vocabulary

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

The Basics of Writing Workshop: How to Teach Authentic Writing From The Start

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

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

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Independent Reading Strategies: Book Choice, Program Choices, Time, and Goals for Successful Readers

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Mandy Yates

Spelling Flashcard Games: Spelling Activities with Word Flashcards

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

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

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

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

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Elementary Unit Study on Trains: Make a Kids Song the Master Lesson Plan for Young Grade Schoolers

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Writing Paragraphs, Art & Science: Framed Paragraphs and Art Activities Motivate Science Learning

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Candy Carlile

Back to School Checklist: Getting Organised for a New School Year

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Teach Children to Write Stories: Teaching Ideas to Motivate Story Writing

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Candy Carlile

Classroom Bulletin Boards: Tips for Creating Spring Themed School Displays

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Katelyn Thomas

A Digital Camera in Science Class: Ways to Use Digital Photography in Primary School Science Lessons

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Candy Carlile

Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas: Tips for Creating Winter Themed School Displays

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Katelyn Thomas

Teach Primary Science Using Art: Creative Expression Instead of Worksheets in the Science Classroom

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Candy Carlile

Teaching Sentence Sense: Help Students Go From Reading Words on Cards To Reading Sentences

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Candy Carlile

Teach Science, Literature and Art: Read Aloud Science Books and Creative Expression Equal Classroom Fun

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Candy Carlile

Current Events News Games: Make Learning Today's News a Fun Experience

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Guided Reading Activities: Teaching Guided Reading

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Estela Kennen

Renewing Primary School Education: Principals of Australian schools want new focus on primary learning

In: Primary School (general)

By: Stephen Crabbe

Books for Read-Aloud Lessons: Children's Books to Inspire Classroom Discussions

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Bonnie D. Bonifield

Making Synonym Word Banks: Goal-Oriented List-Making in Writing Lessons

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Bonnie D. Bonifield

Leading a School Field Trip: When school groups go on field trips, volunteers often lead them.

In: Primary School (general)

By: Feature Writer Jill Browne

Enjoy Being a School Parent Helper: Children benifit when their parents actively help in school

In: Primary School Culture

By: Evangelia Zonnios

DEAR: Finding Time to Read: Drop Everything and Read Time in the Primary Classroom

In: Primary School (general)

By: Irene Taylor

Seven Ideas for 2007: Ways to help you refresh, relax, and enjoy your children and students in the new year

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Kids Play to Learn: Parents and teachers can help kids learn by helping kids play

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Beyond Snow & Sugar Cookies: Make the holiday season a learning opportunity for your kids by teaching about other cultures' celebrations

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

The Contagious Classroom: Dealing with Colds, Flu, Head Lice, Conjunctivitis and Other Contagious Classroom Maladies

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Dealing With Agressive Behavior: Advice and Tips to Help Parents and Teachers Deal With Aggressive and Defiant Behavior in Children

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Teaching Children About Money: Money Activities to Help Children Learn to Save and Spend Responsibly

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Using MyPyramid With Kids: The New Food Guide Pyramid Can Help Children Learn About Healthy Eating and Exercise

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Fun Fall Cooking Ideas for Kids: Easy recipes that will get kids cooking in the classroom or at home

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Easy Ways to Encourage Imagination: Eight ideas to help spark the imagination of your children or students

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Overcoming Problems at School: How to help your child when he or she brings home a negative report about behavior, grades, social problems or learning difficulties

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Help Your Students Be More Active: How Educators Can Help Kids Be Healthier, Learn Better and Improve Their Behavior By Adding Physical Activity to Your Classroom

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Helping Kids Become More Active: Get Your Children to Be More Active at Home: Easy Suggestions for Busy Families That Cost Little or No Money

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Overlooked Back to School Basics: Important Actions for Parents and Teachers to Take When Children Go Back to School

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

Imagination in Kids is Important: Why Children Need Imagination to Help Them Get Ahead Socially and Mentally in Today's Technology Based World

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

5 Good Ways to Promote Reading: Tips and suggestions for helping reluctant readers and kids who hate to read

In: Primary School (general)

By: Jaime L. Hebert

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