http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2298&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Marlene Gundlachen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/56626.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 20:44:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56626mars2boysWith the use of two fun Christmas counting books, this preschool math lesson will help your preschoolers celebrate this magical holiday while getting in a little counting practice! As December approaches, your preschool students will have their sights set on Christmas. With these two counting Christmas books, you can have a lot of fun practicin...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/56129.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56129mars2boysTrying to get your students to focus on the real meaning of Christmas can be an uphill battle when they are faced with nothing but toy ads starting in November! Putting on a preschool religious Christmas Nativity play for the holidays can help put the Christ back in Christmas. The Nativity As you prepare for the Christmas holiday and producing ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/24545.aspxThu, 29 Jan 2009 04:24:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24545mars2boysWhen working at home, your computer is essential to your success. But, which is your best option, a laptop or a desktop? Pros of Using Laptops Laptops are extremely convenient, since they can be moved around easily. That makes the most obvious reason for purchasing a laptop portability. If you work at home but you also need to take your work on...http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/38981.aspxTue, 16 Jun 2009 20:28:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38981mars2boysIn this article, you will find vocabulary words, essays, and sample quizzes covering the chapters 8-14 of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic "Hound of the Baskervilles". Vocabulary These vocabulary words and definitions will aid in your comprehension of chapters 8-14. Chapter 8 Approbation : (noun) approval, commendation Choleric : (adjecti...http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/38980.aspxTue, 16 Jun 2009 20:27:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38980mars2boysIn this article, you will find vocabulary words, essays, and sample quizzes covering the first seven chapters of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic "Hound of the Baskervilles". Vocabulary Words and Definitions from Chapters 1-7 At its core, understading a chapter is understanding the words you are reading. Here are some vocabulary words fro...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/24877.aspxWed, 28 Jan 2009 18:46:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24877mars2boysWhy just study the different types of maps? This lesson will take you through the steps to show your students how to make their own topographic map. Materials and Preparation A topographic map shows the various elevations of a landscape by using contour lines. These contour lines connect the areas that have the same elevation. The following mat...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23872.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 02:01:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23872mars2boysThis is a great book illustrating the imagination of two friends, Wendell and Floyd, and their habitual lateness to school. It lends itself to several fun, meaningful classroom activities. Summary of the Book " The Secret Shortcut " by Mark Teague is an imaginative tale of two friends who are always late for school. They decide to take a ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/18744.aspxMon, 08 Dec 2008 18:58:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18744mars2boysHaving a substitute fill in for you is often unavoidable. What can be avoided however is the confusion that will ensue if you are not prepared in advance for that sub to take over for a day. Planning Ahead I think every teacher should sub at least once to help them see things from that perspective. There is so much that a teacher takes for granted,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54638.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:25:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54638mars2boysBy breaking down the plot of a story and illustrating it on a plot diagram, students are gaining experience in recognizing the climax, problem, and ensuing solution of a basic story. These skill are beneficial to students when it comes to improving comprehension, as well as writing stories. Plot The plot is the meaning behind the story. It servers ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54637.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:24:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54637mars2boysStudying setting helps students to further study a story and can aid in comprehension. This activity gives readers a chance to take a thorough look at the setting of a story. The Setting A story's setting helps describe where the story happens and the time it takes place. It answers the questions when and where. The setting of a story can affect th...