How to Get Your Kids to Read: Fantasy & "Junk" Fiction Really Are Good for Your Kids!
Often, when parents express concern about getting their kids to read, what they really want is for their kids to read “good” books or …
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Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8
Showing guides and explainers filed under Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8.
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7th Grade Social Studies: Making Board Games Lesson
In the 7th grade social studies class, making board games is a creative way to help students to review important concepts while working in small …
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Divergent Book Review & Discussion Questions: Check Out This Hot New Young Adult Read
The hot new young adult read by Veronica Roth [Katherine Tegen Books, 2011] is a page turner packed with one important choice and conflict at every …
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Middle School Reading Comprehension Activities That Work
If a student seems to be reading the words fluently but is still struggling to understand by middle school, reading comprehension activities can and …
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For Older Children: Handwriting Help: How Can Your Child Improve His Handwriting?
For older children, handwriting help is available. Find out the causes of poor writing, including fine motor skill issues, as well as tips to help …
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Art Lesson on Harmony and Perception Using a Color Wheel
Learn how to get your students to think differently about painting. These color theory lessons will enable your students to process how harmony is …
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Five Activities on Native American Studies for Middle School Students
From the barren ice flows of the Arctic to the southernmost tip of Argentina, Native Americans provide a wealth of history, culture and mythology …
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Is Your Tween Ready for a Cell Phone? Consider Cell Phones with Parental Controls
If the tween in your life does not have a cell phone, then the odds are great that they have been asking you for one. Cell phones with parental …
Continue ReadingU.S. History Lesson Plans for Sixth Grade: Project on Types of Government
With these U.S. history lesson plans for sixth grade that introduce the different types of government, you can meet the curricular requirements for …
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Guided Reading: Lesson Plans and Resources for Teaching
Do you know what guided reading is? How can you use it in your elementary or middle school classroom? Try a spy theme and intrigue your struggling …
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