Reading Readiness Lesson Plans
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Classroom Christmas Tree: Make Edible Garland
If you are planning on decorating your classroom with a Christmas tree you may want to consider having your students become a part of it. They can …
Continue ReadingFour Common Misconceptions About the Process of Evolution
Evolution is a commonly accepted fact for many people, whether or not they are religious. There are also many people who do not accept the theory. But …
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Like in any community, children have rights. This is no different in the classroom community. Teachers should instill the basic rights of all learners …
Continue ReadingColor Lesson Plan: Make a Color Train!
Teaching colors to kindergarteners can be done in so many ways. With this project, each child is given a poster board cut out of a particular color …
Continue ReadingThe Thank You Box: A Simple Classroom Project for Thanksgiving
Teach your students about the true meaning behind the Thanksgiving holiday: giving thanks! Make a Thank You box with your classroom as a fun project. …
Continue ReadingReview of 46 Science Fair Projects for the Evil Genius by Bob Bonnet and Dan Keen. Published by McGraw Hill.
Science projects are used in every grade that teaches science. It is also common for schools to hold annual science fair projects. Teachers may need …
Continue ReadingA Christmas Stocking Class Project
The first week of December you can create some stockings with your students. Each student can follow along with you as you create your stocking. …
Continue ReadingRaising Lifelong Readers : The Best Children's Books
In my last article, I shared the importance of parents and educators reading to children at a young age. Now, I would like to share the books that …
Continue ReadingReview of Hyde's Latin Unseen Translation
The fifth in a series of articles aiming to enable teachers and students of Latin to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and use of …
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The sixth in a series of articles aiming to enable teachers and students of Latin to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and use of …
Continue ReadingThe Many Different Languages of Native American Tribes: Past, Present & Future
Who has not heard the famous tales of Crazy Horse, Geronimo, and Chief Joseph? These prominent Native American leaders, while chiefs of different …
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