Nov 7, 2009

Classroom Activity to Promote Critical Thinking: Helping Students Learn the Importance of Questioning Information

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By: Neshali Weera

Nov 7, 2009

Advertising Activities for Kids: Media Literacy Lesson Plans

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Nov 5, 2009

Using State Standards in Instructional Planning: How to Incorporate Measurable Benchmarks Into Daily Lesson Plans

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Nov 4, 2009

Classroom Suggestions for Veteran's Day: Information and Activities for Explaining Veteran’s (Armistice) Day

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Joe Nowak

Nov 2, 2009

Teaching the Communication Process: A Lesson Plan Based on the Shannon-Weaver Model

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Beth Ellen

Oct 31, 2009

Lesson Extensions for the Paper Lantern Activity: Appreciating New Year Celebrations in Montessori Preschools

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Oct 31, 2009

Montessori Colour Box 3 Extensions: Practical Life Activities With Colour Grading for Preschoolers

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Oct 31, 2009

Preparing the Young Child for Colour Grading: Moving From Montessori Colour Box 2 to Colour Box 3

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Oct 30, 2009

Funnel Activities for the Montessori Preschooler: Learning and Applying Funnel Skills in the Early Years

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Oct 27, 2009

Veterans Day – Basic Facts & Information: The Importance of November 11 in U.S. History and Present

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By: Katrena Wells

Oct 27, 2009

How to Make Veterans Day Come Alive for Children: Veteran Speaker Can Give Kids New Perspective on Military Life

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By: Katrena Wells

Oct 26, 2009

Teaching Students to Write Fiction: Writing Fables with Children

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By: Jean Kamuf

Oct 26, 2009

Teaching Kids How to Summarize: Write an Interview to Help Process and Remember Information

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By: Marie Liberty

Oct 22, 2009

Chemistry Experiments With Household Products: Investigation of Chemical Materials to Determine Biodegradability

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By: David R. Wetzel

Oct 19, 2009

Veteran's Day Speech and Essay Topics: Ideas for Patriotic Essays and Speeches to Honor War Veterans

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By: Karen Plumley

Oct 15, 2009

Creative Writing Activities for Kids: Teaching Activities to Improve Writing Skills in Children

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By: Shelley Frost

Oct 10, 2009

Teaching Great Expectations to Reluctant Readers: Ideas to Spark Active Learning

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By: Loren Christie

Oct 9, 2009

The Truth About Christopher Columbus and America: A Columbus Day Lesson Plan

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By: Sara McGrath

Oct 9, 2009

Author Studies in an Elementary Classroom: Making the Reading-Writing Connection Authentic for K-8 Students

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Barbara Abromitis

Oct 6, 2009

Extensions of Montessori Size Activities: Further Work in the Sensorial Area

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Andrea Coventry

Oct 3, 2009

Olympic Games Geography Lesson Plan Ideas: Bringing the 2010 Vancouver Olympics into the Classroom

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By: Miranda Zinnel

Sep 28, 2009

Magic Tree House Leonardo daVinci Research Guide: A Look at the Nonfiction Companion to Osborne's da Vinci Book

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By: Hildra Tague

Sep 28, 2009

Halloween Lesson Plan on Bats: Teach Students About Flying Mammals, Bat Trivia and Stories

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By: Karen Plumley

Sep 27, 2009

Teaching Students to Go Green: Simple Lessons That Show Students How to Protect the Environment

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By: Joanna Szeto

Sep 27, 2009

Lantern Lessons for the Montessori Preschooler: Learning About the World Through Paper Folding and Lantern Festivals

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Sep 25, 2009

Choose Your Own History Adventure: Role Playing in the Social Studies Classroom

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By: Miranda Zinnel

Sep 25, 2009

Elementary Weather Lesson Plan: Teach Primary Students About Weather Fronts, Air Pressure, Humidity

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By: Karen Plumley

Sep 23, 2009

Refining the Senses in Paper Folding Activities: Extension Exercises for the Montessori Preschool Sensorial Apparatus

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Sep 21, 2009

Teaching Students to Write Metaphor Poems: How to Teach Poetry Writing to Students

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Jean Kamuf

Sep 20, 2009

A Lesson Plan for the Personal Essay: Teaching High School Narratives

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Beth Ellen

Sep 15, 2009

Design and Technology in Physical Science: Engineering Process Used When Developing New Products Using Science

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By: David R. Wetzel

Sep 12, 2009

Where to Find Peace Day Lesson Plans: Choose Planned Activities for the Classroom

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By: Anna Reitman

Sep 11, 2009

Mathematics Teaching Using Journals: Writing Strategies That Improve Problem Solving and Concept Learning

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By: David R. Wetzel

Sep 10, 2009

Scientific Inquiry as a Process for Learning: Teaching Science Using an Inquiry Based Approach to Investigations

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By: David R. Wetzel

Sep 8, 2009

Teaching Students to Write Simile Poems: How to Teach Poetry Writing to Students

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Jean Kamuf

Sep 7, 2009

Teaching Poetry Through Movement, Drama & Art: Poetry Lesson Plan on How to Teach Poems to Students of all Ages

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By: Lucille Lever

Sep 7, 2009

History Lessons Using Creative Activities & Arts: A Complete History Lesson Plan Including Art, Drama and Craft Ideas

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By: Lucille Lever

Sep 6, 2009

Using Flags to Build Classroom Communities: A Back to School Social Studies Lesson

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Jason O'Hare

Sep 4, 2009

Teaching About Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics: Teaching Students the Laws of Thermodynamics by Making Ice Cream!

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Sara Wittenberg

Sep 3, 2009

6 Little Known Facts About the Earth: Earth Science Resources that Support Student Learning

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By: David R. Wetzel

Sep 3, 2009

Developing Group Lesson Plans for K-8 Classrooms: How to Create Group Activities That Foster Cooperation and Learning

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Barbara Abromitis

Sep 1, 2009

Early Reading Program Teaches Phonics: Research Based Program Uses Phonics-Based Instruction

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By: Jennifer Wagaman

Aug 31, 2009

7 Real Time Data Online Science Investigations: Project-Based Learning Designed to Develop Quantitative Skills

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 31, 2009

Meaningful School Fundraisers: Teach Children How to be Socially and Environmentally Responsible

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By: Jocelyn Scotty

Aug 30, 2009

Music and Art in Writing Instruction: Use the Arts to Engage Student Writers

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By: Doris Keeler

Aug 27, 2009

Ocean Tides and Types Investigation: Online Data is Used to Identify the Three Tidal Types

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 26, 2009

Vocabulary Building Techniques in Science: Teaching Strategies for Making Connections With Science Concepts

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 26, 2009

Activities for the First Days of School: Lessons for the Start of Kindergarten and Grade One

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By: Jackie Parsons

Aug 25, 2009

Project Based Learning in Mathematics: Learning Activities in Math Designed to Extend Concept Awareness

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 25, 2009

Teaching Students to Write a Memoir: How to Teach Personal Writing to Students

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By: Jean Kamuf

Aug 25, 2009

September Letter S Mixed Media Collage: A Preschool Early Literacy Alphabet and Season Themed Art Lesson

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By: Erica Loop

Aug 24, 2009

Chemistry Experiments Involving Density: A Science Experiment Investigating Sinking and Floating Liquids

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 24, 2009

Edible Cell Lab: A Fun Lab for Learning About Cells for Students of All Ages

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By: Sara Wittenberg

Aug 21, 2009

Problem Solving Learning Centers in Mathematics: A Problem Based Learning Approach to Teaching Math Skills

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 20, 2009

Preschool Treasure Box: An Early Childhood Art Activity Lesson Plan

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By: Erica Loop

Aug 19, 2009

A New Spin on Friction: A Physical Science Experiment Designed to Inquire Into Resistance

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By: David R. Wetzel

Aug 18, 2009

Teaching Students to Write Persuasively: How to Teach Persuasive Letter Writing

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By: Jean Kamuf

Aug 15, 2009

Math and Science Lessons from NASA's Website: A Review of Teacher Resources From the Leader in Space Exploration

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By: Jason O'Hare

Aug 14, 2009

The Basics of K-8 Differentiated Instruction: How to Vary Classroom Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Learners

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Aug 12, 2009

Games in Science Instruction: Three Language Strategies Targeting Science Concept Development

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By: Arlene Marturano

Aug 9, 2009

Using Props in the ESL and Language Classroom: Textiles Add Color and Motion for Visual Effect in Lessons

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By: Lucille Lever

Aug 1, 2009

Current Events in the High School Classroom: Teaching Students the Value and Relevance of Everyday News

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By: Michael Streich

Jul 29, 2009

Later Pouring Exercises for the Young Child: Developing Fine Motor Control in Montessori Preschools

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Jul 29, 2009

A Simple Experiment to Explain Density: Heating or Cooling Substances Causes Changes in Volume but not Mass

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Adrienne Larocque

Jul 29, 2009

Exciting Book Report Ideas: Inventive Ways to Make Reporting on Books Fun

In: K-12 Subject Guides

By: Kelley Huston

Jul 29, 2009

Sound Activities With Humpty Dumpty: Encourage Preschoolers to Sound Play Using Nursery Rhymes

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Jul 27, 2009

Humpty Dumpty Preschool Lesson Plans: Drama Extensions from Nursery Rhymes in the Early Years

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Jul 25, 2009

Teach With the Book What's So Bad About Gasoline: Teaching About Fossil Fuels While Offering Green Energy Choices

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By: Hildra Tague

Jul 25, 2009

Build a Time Machine Art Activity: Lesson Plan for Art, History, and Cultural Studies

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Erica Loop

Jul 19, 2009

Humpty Dumpty Activities for the Preschooler: Extending a Nursery Rhyme Through Purposeful and Creative Movement

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Jul 10, 2009

Pouring Into Two or More Equal Containers: Extending Pouring Skills in the Montessori Early Years Classroom

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Jul 9, 2009

Virtual Field Trips in School: See the World From the Classroom

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By: Doris Keeler

Jul 6, 2009

A Simple Way to Teach Cause and Effect: Restate Ideas Using Because Sentences

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By: Doris Keeler

Jul 6, 2009

Food Preparation Activities for the Pincer Grasp: Harness The Child's Love of Eating to Prepare Him for Writing

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Andrea Coventry

Jul 6, 2009

Teach Afghan Dreams Young Voices of Afghanistan: Pictures of Afghani Children and Their Hopes for the Future

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By: Hildra Tague

Jul 5, 2009

Making Oxygen Through Transformation of Energy: An Investigation of the Photosynthesis Chemical Process Using Algae

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By: David R. Wetzel

Jul 5, 2009

Making Connections While Reading: Text to Text, Text to Self and Text to World Connections

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Jul 5, 2009

Prereading Strategies to Increase Comprehension: Use Previewing, Predicting, and Vocabulary Study to Improve Reading

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Barbara Abromitis

Jul 3, 2009

Cleaning the Montessori Classroom: Care of the Environment Activities for Practical Life

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Andrea Coventry

Jul 3, 2009

Alphabetizing Activities for Older Children: Real Life Experiences Beyond Pencil and Paper Work

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Andrea Coventry

Jul 1, 2009

Fourth of July Science Project: Using Color to Observe Density in Liquids

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Kathy Foust

Jun 27, 2009

Fourth of July Art for Preschool: Patriotic Firework Inspired Paintings

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By: Erica Loop

Jun 26, 2009

Classical Education Curriculum: A Review of Veritas Press - Classical Homeschooling Made Easy

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By: Rachel Schaus

Jun 22, 2009

Investigating the Water Cycle through Modeling: Explaining Water Particle Movement through the Hydrological Cycle

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By: David R. Wetzel

Jun 22, 2009

Teaching Study Skills: Tips and Suggestions for Helping a Student With Poor Study Habits

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Alison Diefenderfer

Jun 18, 2009

The Direct Aims of the Practical Life Curriculum: Laying the Foundation of the Montessori Curriculum

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Andrea Coventry

Jun 14, 2009

Bottled Water Versus the Environment Case Study: Questions and Concerns of Pure Water or Pure Hype in a Bottle

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By: David R. Wetzel

Jun 14, 2009

Teach with the Hoot Book and Movie: Reinforce Compare and Contrast Skills and Writing in Middle School

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Krista Sadlers

Jun 14, 2009

Teach with the Curious George Book and Movie: Use Both Print and Technology to Focus on Comprehension Skills

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Krista Sadlers

Jun 11, 2009

Teaching Native American Culture: Lesson Plan Ideas Addressing Stereotypes of American Indians

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

By: Michael Streich

Jun 8, 2009

English Lesson Plan – Dictionary Skills Exercise: A Sequence of Classroom Exercises to Teach Dictionary Usage

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: James Parsons

Jun 8, 2009

The Riotous Dictionary Skills Team Game: An English Teaching Resource That is Great Classroom Fun

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: James Parsons

Jun 8, 2009

History Lesson Plan Using Archaeology: Dig Up the Past is a Fun Lesson Resource for History Teachers

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: James Parsons

Jun 6, 2009

Teach History to Make it Relevant from the Start: Lesson Activities and Teaching Strategies for History Teachers

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By: James Parsons

Jun 1, 2009

Modeling the Composition of Earth's Atmosphere: The Layer of Gases Surrounding Planet Earth Retained by Gravity

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By: David R. Wetzel

Jun 1, 2009

Introduction Activities to Teach Leon's Story: Introducing a Novel That Chronicles a Sharecropping Family in 1940

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Kimberly Alston

May 24, 2009

Teaching Life Cycles of Living Organisms: Clock Graphic Organizers Aid for Science Class

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Debbie DeSpirt

May 15, 2009

Introduction Activities to Teach The Watsons Go: Introducing Fictional Novel that Chronicles Segregation in 1963

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Kimberly Alston

May 13, 2009

Investigating Earthquakes Using Real Time Data: A Project Based Learning Exploration using Web Based Resources

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By: David R. Wetzel

May 13, 2009

Introduction Activities to Teach Ghost Cadet: Introducing Post Civil War Novel by Elaine Marie Alphin

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By: Kimberly Alston

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