http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2232&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by bcroninen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/19574.aspxTue, 16 Dec 2008 15:15:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19574bcroninReflexology is an ancient form of healing dating back to ancient Egypt, China and India. Made popular in the United States by Eunice Ingham, foot reflexology, maps specific points on the foot to other parts of the body. Learn about the basic reflexology theories and benefits. Reflexology: Restoring Your Body’s Own Healing Abilities Our wo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3489.aspxTue, 29 Jul 2008 18:37:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3489bcroninSummer is by far most kids favorite time of year. No school, no homework, fewer rules, vacations....a time that memories are made. This lesson plans will give students closure on their summers and give the teacher a unique insight into her students early on in the school year. Yes, it’s still summer but if you’re a teacher you’re probably well on y...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11510.aspxWed, 15 Oct 2008 16:34:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11510bcroninThis 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. Overview: Students will learn about the first Thanksgiving feast. Discuss who attended and how they were different ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2984.aspxTue, 22 Jul 2008 16:55:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2984bcroninWhat better way for kids to learn than by doing themselves. This lesson is geared for preschool and early elementary age children. Sure we teach them reading and math but what about our basic skills and motor development. Teach them to make a plan, create a list and execute their plan and evaluate their success all through a fun, interactive tea pa...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2808.aspxFri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2808bcroninThis is the second part of the three part lesson in teaching children to love nature and thus conserve. In this lesson, students go deeper into bonding with nature and the spot of their own in nature. Students gain first hand knowledge of how all living things are interdependent. Nature's Quiet Answer - Part 2 Before going outside discuss how a...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2811.aspxFri, 18 Jul 2008 19:25:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2811bcroninIn the past articles, I had written about creating lessons about nature, this is a supplement: making a nature journal. Making Nature Journal Pages Page 1: Questions 1) What are the first 3-5 things you noticed about your site? 2) Name 3 things you heard when you closed your eyes? (birds, frogs, fly buzzing, dog, etc.) 3) Close your eyes again,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9733.aspxThu, 02 Oct 2008 17:17:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9733bcroninDuring this third part of a six part lesson on fairytales students will begin meeting in groups. Each group will have selected three favorite fairytales they wish to further explore. Students will read various versions of their selected fairytales. Book Report Project Ideas - Discovering Fairytales with a Twist: Procedures Begin class by review...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/10468.aspxThu, 02 Oct 2008 17:34:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10468bcroninThis is the final part of a six part lesson on fairytales. This creative book report lesson enables students to become active participants in the fairytales they've created. Students will perform skits or puppet shows. Students will make predictions about what their classmates skits will be like. Creative Book Report: Skit Rehearsal Begin c...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9769.aspxThu, 02 Oct 2008 17:23:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9769bcroninThis is the fourth part of a six part series on fairytales. Students, in groups, will create their own version of a fairytale. Let Your Imagination Go: Creating a Fairytale/Folktale of Your Own Be sure to review the elements of folktales and fairytales before you begin the lesson. Groups should discuss the fairy tales read for the last assi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9664.aspxThu, 02 Oct 2008 17:08:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9664bcroninThis is the second part of a six part lesson plan on fairytales and folktales. During this lesson students learn that there are different versions of the same stories. Students read various versions of classic fairytales. Dive In to Fairytales and Folktales Review the common elements of fairytales from the last lesson. Discuss setting, characters (...