Christmas in the Philippines
The Republic of the Philippines is the only country in Asia where Christians are the majority. Catholicism came from Spain in the late 1500s and while …
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Australia- Education When You Live too Far Away to Commute to School
Imagine living in a place where the distances are so vast you can’t drive to your local school. Education is an essential, but how do you do it …
Continue ReadingChristmas in the Southwest - Christmas Traditions & Celebrations Series
The Southwestern region of the United States is a blend of cultures, perhaps more fused than in any other part of the country. The landscape and …
Continue ReadingLearn about Traditions in Christmas in Denmark
If your favorite holiday is Christmas, you’re Danish at heart. It is the most popular holiday in the country and one that is celebrated for …
Continue ReadingClick Away Carbon Emissions
With a bit of background about greenhouse gases and carbon emissions, most students will jump at any opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint. …
Continue ReadingPresident's Day: Snack: Coconut Balls
This classroom recipe can be done with any age group. Kindergarten students will enjoy it as much as high school kids. Since no baking is required, …
Continue ReadingInspire Your Students With Environmental Films That Teach Children How They Can Change the Environment
Whether it’s a last minute lesson plan, an educational tool or a reward for your students, all teachers occasionally show a film in the classroom. …
Continue ReadingHomeschool Math Curriculum- Advice for Homeschooling Parents
Last year I tried Modern Curriculum Press’s Mathematics Level C for homeschooling my daughter in the 3rd grade. The book was boring and my …
Continue ReadingFun with "Five Minute Phenology"
The study of phenology, or the science dealing with relationships between climate and periodic biological phenomena, offers a fun and engaging ongoing …
Continue ReadingCombat Bullying: Five Online Resources
Dealing with bullies can seem like an endless battle where the biggest fights erupt at the most inconvenient times. As teachers, it’s important that …
Continue ReadingSocial Skills for Special Education Students
Many parents are concerned their children will have problems adjusting to special education classes, but the simple truth is that their adjustment is …
Continue ReadingWhat Is It Like to Be a Literature Professor? Reflections of a Non-English Literature Professor
This reflection piece is for teachers of literature, in a foreign language or not, either contemporary or period literature. It is also for aspiring …
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