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Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts

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Managing Editor in Online Learning & Degree Programs and Early Childhood Education & Preschool Channels

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Make Your Own Beginning Sounds Board Game!
Students learn best when they are having fun. Treat them to a teacher-made phonics board game to practice beginning sounds and letters. With just a little investment of time this cost-effective game can be used for years to come!
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

The Polar Express: A Lesson on Diversity
Make the Christmas season special by doing a read aloud using the beloved Caldecott, Christmas classic, The Polar Express. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, students will decide for themselves whether or not they believe in Santa Claus.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Top Five Rules of Netiquette in an Online Course
Be prepared to communicate effectively when taking an online course. Following these simple netiquette rules in your online class or education environment will ensure your success!
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 24, 2009 to
Online Learning & Degree Programs Articles

Fun and Easy-to-Make Toddler Learning Games
Try these fun and easy to make toddler learning games at home or with a toddler class. Toddlers will think of the activities more as toys than learning.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 24, 2009 to
Early Childhood Education & Preschool Articles

How to Use the Internet for Research in an Online Course
Online learners need to access the Internet frequently for research, but do you really know how use the Internet for research, or are you frustrated from an inability to access the material you are looking for? Read about a Google training course for online learners for Internet research!
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 24, 2009 to
Online Learning & Degree Programs Articles

How to Choose Books
In this series of articles we are providing parents and teachers with activities to assist their independent readers at home. We are discussing how to choose reading books and the activities parents can use to help their children master independent reading skills.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
Homework Tips & Study Guides Articles

Choosing Just Right Books
When children are entering the readiness stage for reading, what is a parent or teacher to do? Let's take a look at the ways a parent or teacher can choose the just right level of books and how to advance a student to the next level.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
Homework Tips & Study Guides Articles

Living and Nonliving Things: For Kindergarteners
This living and nonliving Kindergarten lesson plan is sure to have your Kindergarteners learning the differences between a living and nonliving thing. Through literature connections and hands on experience, they will receive a practical teaching about living and nonliving.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Helping a Kindergartener with Writing
With these Kindergarten writing ideas, parents and teachers will find several activities for writing practice. They can create writing areas and writing experiences using household items. Students will have so much fun, they may not realize how much writing practice they are receiving.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 22, 2009 to
Homework Tips & Study Guides Articles

Preschool Circle Time: Start Your Day with a Routine
Circle time is one of the most important parts of the day in any preschool program. Whether you teach a morning session, an afternoon session, or both, your preschoolers will enjoy a well planned circle time session.
Published by Laurie Patsalides (13,830 pts ) on Nov 21, 2009 to
Early Childhood Education & Preschool Articles