Create Your Own Person Food Guide Plate: A Fun Food Guide My Plate Lesson Plan
Looking for ways to teach children about the MyPlate food guide? Here students enjoy creating their own MyPlate and displaying their work in the …
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Teaching Grades Pre-K to 5
Showing guides and explainers filed under Teaching Grades Pre-K to 5.
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Try Teaching Handwriting: A Look at ZB Fonts Online Handwriting Tool for Educators
Looking for an easy tool to teach handwriting? Zaner Bloser’s FontsOnline Plus is a web-based handwriting program that provides classroom teachers and …
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Learn How to Develop the Common Core State Standards Across the Curriculum in Your Classroom
Now that the Common Core State Standards have been adopted by nearly every state in the country what does this mean for teachers? This article will …
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Parent’s Guide to Common Core State Standards in Elementary School: How CCSS is Preparing 21st Century Learners
The Common Core State Standards are now implemented in nearly every state in the country. What does this mean for your child, and what can you do to …
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Five Rhyme Activities to Get Pre-K and Kindergarten Students Ready to Read
Rhyming activities for the classroom are a favorite of pre-K and kindergarten children. Fortunately, this kind of activity also fosters the …
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Is Your Child Ready to Begin Kindergarten, or Should You Hold Them Back a Year? Benefits & Drawbacks to Delaying Kindergarten
The decision of when to have your child begin kindergarten has lasting repercussions, as your child will likely move directly from kindergarten to …
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St. Patrick's Day Classroom Activities, Lessons and Craft Ideas, Fonts, Clipart & More
Everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! This is a great time to engage the entire classroom in learning activities that …
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100 Greatest Books for Kids: What's Missing From This List?
Scholastic has just released a new list of the 100 Greatest Books for Kids. Although many familiar titles make the list, many educators, parents and …
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Fun & Interactive Rocks and Mineral Activities for Elementary Students
Students will have a rocking good time while learning about the minerals and rocks our Earth is composed of. Explore chocolate chip cookies, read …
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Lesson Plans Using Shel Silverstein's Poetry in the Elementary Classroom: Activities & Ideas to Teach Poetry to Young Learners
Shel Siverstein’s poetry is a favorite with teachers and students alike. Use his poems in your class to teach and explore a variety of concepts.
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