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First Day of School Introduction Activities
Self-reflection is a wonderful way to help students dig deeper and reveal more about themselves to their classmates. These questions will stimulate class conversation. more...
Classroom Management Tips for New School Year
What are some tips to help teachers develop strong classroom management strategies this fall? Here are some teacher suggestions to keep in mind this school year. more...
Preparing Materials for the New School Year
Finding efficient ways to distribute and organize lesson materials, worksheets and handouts can be a challenge. Here's a simple solution for savvy teachers. more...
Plan Group Discussion about a Novel
Group discussion often devolves into a teacher-led question and answer session with three students while the rest tune out. How can you encourage active participation? more...
Character Analysis Topics for Things Fall Apart
High school teachers often struggle to motivate students to write analytical essays, but there is a simple way to combat their literary ennui: give them choices. more...
Literary Elements in Achebe's Things Fall Apart
Teaching the application of literary elements is an effective way to help high school students learn how to analyze literature. Here are examples from Things Fall Apart. more...
Introduction Activity to Teach Things Fall Apart
Here are some lesson initiating activities to help prepare your students to read this important contribution to world literature. more...
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Classroom Suggestions for Veteran's Day
By: Joe Nowak
Other than an occasional mention on the news about the President laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, students may lack information about this holiday. more...
Lesson Extensions for the Paper Lantern Activity
Creative folding activities such as the paper lantern exercise can lead the Montessori preschooler to cultural experiences of New Year celebrations across the globe. more...
Montessori Colour Box 3 Extensions
Children who can grade colours using the Montessori Colour Box 3 tablets can further practice this skill even in practical life activities. more...
Preparing the Young Child for Colour Grading
Young children need many activities to help them be more aware of colour values and intensities, which prepares them for colour grading. more...
Funnel Activities for the Montessori Preschooler
A host of activities from across the curriculum can be planned in the Montessori preschool classroom to introduce and engage the young child with the funnel. more...
Creative Writing Activities for Kids
By: Shelley Frost
Use these writing activities to improve writing skills on children in a more meaningful way. more...
Author Studies in an Elementary Classroom
Studying authors' lives and works helps students read with better understanding, write with more purpose, and realize that inspiration for both comes from daily life. more...
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