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

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By: Kelly Winn

Best Health Conscious Holiday Gift for Children: Healthy Gifts for Kids, Custom Printed Water Bottles

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By: Feature Writer Helen Smeaton

Contractions With Has and Have: Lesson Plan for Teaching How to Use Pronouns Plus the Verb to Have

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By: DeLene Sholes

Am, Is, Are Contractions: Lesson Plan Pronouns Combined with Verb to Be

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By: DeLene Sholes

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

Contractions Ending With Shortened Form of Will: Lesson Plan on How to Make Contractions With Word Plus Will

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By: DeLene Sholes

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

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Teaching Contractions Lesson Plan: Contractions With Verb Plus the Word Not

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By: DeLene Sholes

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

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter Z: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter Y: Alphabet Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

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

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter X: Letter Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter W: Alphabet Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

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

Soils in the Environment: Dirt Lesson Plans for Primary Students

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Composting in the Classroom: A Project Lesson for Students on Biodegradable Matter

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By: Chris McLaughlin

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

Compound Words Lesson Plan: Putting Two Words Together to Make a New Word

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By: DeLene Sholes

Columbus Day Bulletin Board Ideas: Columbus Discovered America Lessons and Classroom Displays

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Halloween Centers for Primary Grade Classrooms: Halloween Activities for Kindergarten, First or Second Grade Student

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By: Kelly Winn

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

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter V: Alphabet Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter U: Teaching Letters to Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

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

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By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Pumpkin Math Centers in Primary School: Halloween Centers for Kindergarten, First or Second Grade Students

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By: Kelly Winn

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

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter T: Alphabet Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten and First Grade Scarecrow Ideas: Fun Writing Prompts, Creative Ideas and Projects for Farms and Fall

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter S: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Simple October and Fall Classroom Activities: Free and Fun Writing Prompts, Ideas and Creative Projects

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter R: Alphabet Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten and First Grade Pumpkin Unit Ideas: Creative Fall Theme Activities for Science, Art and Read Aloud Books

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter Q: Alphabet Games for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergartners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter P: Toddler and Preschooler Alphabet Crafts, Games, and Lesson Plans

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Helping Young Children Read and Write at Home: How to Get Children Off to a Good Start With Literacy

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By: Jane Kelly

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter O: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

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

Separating, or Segmenting Phonemes in Words: Lesson Plan for Breaking Words Apart

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By: DeLene Sholes

Learning to Write in School: How Children are Taught Writing Skills in the Early Years

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By: Jane Kelly

Blending Phonemes Lesson Plan: Combining Sounds to Make Words

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By: DeLene Sholes

Categorizing Phonemes Lesson Plan: Which Sound Does Not Belong?

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By: DeLene Sholes

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter N: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Phoneme Awareness Activities: Lesson Plan for Teaching Individual Sounds in Words

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By: DeLene Sholes

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter M: Alphabet Recognition for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Using Children's Books to Teach About Hair: Theme-Related Lesson Ideas on Hair

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By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter L: Lesson Plan for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, or Toddlers

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter K: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Homework in the Early Years: How Families Can Help Young Children Learn at Home

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By: Jane Kelly

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter J: Letter Learning Fun for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Phonemic Awareness Lesson Plan: Teaching the Common Sounds in Different Words

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By: DeLene Sholes

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter I: Learning Letters for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Making Math Fun: Keep Math Hands On to Make it More Fun and Interesting.

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By: Kathy Myers

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter H: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

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

Learning to Write in the Early Years: When are Young Children Taught Writing Skills?

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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

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter G: Alphabet Games for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergartners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter F: Teaching Letters to Toddlers, Preschoolers, or Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter E: Learning Letters for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

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

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By: Heather Legg

Make Math Learning Fun With Hundreds Charts: Math Games and Learning Activities for Building Number Sense

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By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Teaching Number Sense Using the 100 Chart: Interactive Strategies Designed to Increase Math Understanding

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By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Learning Through Play: How Children Learn and What they Learn - Which is More Important?

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By: Jane Kelly

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter D: Teaching the Alphabet to Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarteners

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter C: Alphabet Lesson Plan for Kindergartners, Preschoolers, and Toddlers

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Teaching Children Neat Handwriting: Why Correct Letter Formation is Important

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By: Jane Kelly

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter B: Teaching Letters to Kindergarteners, Preschoolers, and Toddlers

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Kindergarten Activities on the Letter A: Alphabet Learning for Kindergarteners, Preschoolers, and Toddlers

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By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

How to Read Stories to Children: Bringing a Read-Aloud Story to Life

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By: Jane Kelly

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

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By: Heather Legg

The Early Years Foundation Stage: The New Curriculum for Young Children

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By: Jane Kelly

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

Project CHILD: Technology Works for Kids: How CHILD Delivers Instruction

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By: DeLene Sholes

Developing Children's Sight Vocabulary: Teaching Whole-Word Recognition for Reading and Spelling

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By: Jane Kelly

Teaching Children Sound-building Skills: The Phonic Approach to Blending and Segmenting Words

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By: Jane Kelly

Multi-sensory Phonics – Teaching the S Sound: Ideas for Introducing Letter S

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By: Jane Kelly

Phonics – What is the New Approach? How Schools Teach Reading and Spelling Using Synthetic Phonics

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By: Jane Kelly

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

What Should Young Children Read? Choosing Reading Materials for Beginner Readers

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By: Jane Kelly

Increasing Reading Fluency in Beginning Readers: Simple Strategies for Building Reading Confidence in K-3 Students

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Barbara Abromitis

Teaching 3-Digit Addition Facts: Column Addition, Partial Sums, and Place Value Method

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Teaching Your Child to Write His or Her Name: How to Help Children Learn to Spell Their First Word

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Jane Kelly

When Should a Child Learn to Write? At What Age Should Children be Taught Handwriting?

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By: Jane Kelly

Kindergarten and First Grade Fall Unit Ideas: Simple Autumn Themed Hands-on Activities, Art and Read Aloud Books

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Effective Vocabulary Strategies for K-8 Students: Learning Words and Concepts to Improve Expression and Comprehension

In: Primary School Curriculum

By: Barbara Abromitis

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