Is Grading Necessary? How Could a School Without Grades Function?
When implementing a curriculum that does not rely on grades to illustrate student growth, what could parents possibly rely on to know their child is …
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Unicef Teaching Ideas : Help Students Donate to Unicef on Halloween
Get students involved in the Trick or Treat program for Unicef to raise money to help children who need medical care.
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference Between Interpreting and Translating?
The man-in-the-street image of translators and interpreters makes no distinction between these distinct careers. They share bilingualism as a skill …
Continue ReadingA Pilgrim Lesson Plan for Kindergarten in November
Teach your class about Pilgrim families and the first Thanksgiving. Children will learn historical facts through games, math and language skills and …
Continue ReadingHomer's Odyssey and Society - Neoanalysm and the Epic Cycle
Did the poet of the Odyssey draw upon the stories told in the Epic Cycle?
Continue ReadingHow to Get Started in Developing Cultures for a Virtual World: Part II of III on Creating Virtual Worlds & Cultures
The first step in creating cultures for online virtual worlds involves learning how to identify elements of real life cultures and then looking at …
Continue ReadingExploring Fall Gourds: Painting, What's Inside & Creating Maracas - Autumn Project for Young Children.
The changing of the seasons presents a perfect opportunity for learning. This activity is great for young children…a mix of science, art and …
Continue ReadingReading Detective: A Review of the Reading Detective Curriculum for Reading Comprehension When Homeschooling
Reading Detective is an excellent resource for homeschooling parents that want to encourage their children to read. This book is written for grades …
Continue ReadingThe Traditional School at Home Method of Homeschooling
Many homeschool families may start with a traditional, or school at home, teaching method. This article takes a look this methodology and provides the …
Continue ReadingUsing Art Projects with Your Special Education Students: 11 Tips for Success
Art is a fabulous subject to share with special needs learners. It is a vehicle for developing literacy, numeracy, communication, creativity, higher …
Continue ReadingCelebrating Christmas in Canada, Traditional French & English Customs and More!
The Christmas traditions of Canada are inherited from England and France, primarily, but also include the German tradition of the Christmas tree, …
Continue ReadingA Dose of Mother Nature to Treat ADHD: How Outdoor Play Can Help Alleviate Symptoms of ADHD in Children
Ten percent of children with ADHD do not respond to medications while others have difficulty dealing with the unpleasant side effects. This led …
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