My Popular Articles
- Fairytales and Folktales Lesson Plan: Exploring Imagination
- The Art Lesson by Tommie dePaula: A Lesson in Self Discovery
- The Chinese New Year: Moon Phases and Zodiac
- Lesson Plan: Dive In to Fairytales and Folktales
- Book Report Project Ideas: Discovering Fairytales with a Twist
- It Really is Fun ! Quick and Helpful Ideas for Making Reading Fun
- The Story Comes Alive: Creating a Skit or Puppet Show
- Exploring the Chinese New Year
- How Teachers Can Positively Impact Girl Cliques
- Creative Book Reports: Let the Show Begin!
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The Art Lesson by Tommie dePaula: A Lesson in Self Discovery
Join Tommy in The Art Lesson as he learns about his own artistic abilities as he goes to kindergarten and first grade. This lesson will help your students to discover their own unique interests and how to face disappointment head on and keep smiling!Published on May 19, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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How Teachers Can Positively Impact Girl Cliques
Cliques are a fact of life. As a teacher you can do simple things in your classroom (whether you teach Math or English) to encourage positive behavior and attitudes amongst these preteen girls. Girls simply don't have to be mean to each other...Published on March 14, 2010 to K-12 Learning
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Mean Girl Cliques: What an Educator Must Know
As educators we're not just responsible for teaching academics. The development of the 'whole' person is essential for the true success of your students. Mean girl cliques have long been a part of growing up but recently they've intensified...Published on March 12, 2010 to K-12 Learning
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How to Find Freelance Writing Gigs
You don't have to be connected with the best placement agencies to find freelance writing work. Knowing which free services are best can save you hours and make you money.Published on March 9, 2010 to In the Flow Writing
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Healthy Exercise Tips for Kids : Keeping Kids Fit in Unfit Times
Start off the year with good health and fitness. This lesson teaches students the amazing benefits of being fit and healthy. Exercises are discussed and incorporated into the classroom.Published on November 26, 2009 to K-12 Learning
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The First Thanksgiving: Learning to Embrace Diversity
This lesson discusses the basics of the first Thanksgiving. It further explores relationships between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Extensive looks at the similarities and differences between the two groups are discussed.Published on October 5, 2009 to K-12 Learning
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Creating A Bond With Nature - Making a Nature Journal
In the past articles, I had written about creating lessons about nature, this is a supplement: making a nature journal.Published on September 26, 2009 to K-12 Learning
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How Big Is Your Carbon Footprint? Learn Carbon Footprinting Techniques!
We all know that the world is buzzing with the word recycle and go green but what does it mean to our students. Is it just a fad to them? Do they really know the impact of the excessive waste that is overtaking our land fills? This hands on lesson...Published on August 29, 2009 to K-12 Learning
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It Really is Fun ! Quick and Helpful Ideas for Making Reading Fun
Did you know that each year after grade 2 kids slow down significantly in the amount of time they spend reading? Research shows that reading fluency is directly correlated to success in life. As teachers it's our job to not only teach kids to...Published on August 29, 2009 to K-12 Learning
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Four Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer
Along with the fun of summer comes your children forgetting much of what they learned during the school year. Try to reverse that trend this year by using some of these summer learning tips geared to the elementary aged student. Create a love of learning...Published on August 28, 2009 to Homework Tips & Study Guides