K-12 For Educators

Inclusive education refers to integrating children with disabilities into a standard classroom setting with their peers. This model allows children with disabilities to be in the same setting with...

For many kids, physical education class is a time to run around and blow off steam. But, for children with handicaps, gym class presents a new and unique challenge. For these kids, whose abilities...

It's customary for private schools to develop a school prospectus, a brochure that introduces parents to the school and explains important school policies their children will be expected to...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2006 to 2016 almost 500,000 new teacher jobs will be created. These teachers will help children with their learning and social development during...

Progressive education has never been the most popular method in America, although it has been around since the early 1900s. Progressive theory calls for a radical change, not only in how a child...

Children with special needs often require more from a daycare than the average child. Not only do they need to be given the opportunity to participate in beneficial activities that have their...

The best way to handle a nation's health care will always be a matter of debate. As a teacher, you should try to teach children about the health care debate so that they are able to make informed...

Identifying children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who are gifted as well can be quite difficult. Gifted children and those with ADHD demonstrate inattentiveness, lack of...

Diabetes is a serious illness. Parents need to know their children will receive proper support for managing their illness, and you need to know you are prepared to create a safe environment for...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3 percent to 7 percent of school-aged children, who experience symptoms, such...

Children need more than academic instruction from their schools if they are to survive in the real world. Children who learn proper social skills will thrive on the playground and in real-world...

Many students, especially students with special needs, lag behind when it comes to mathematical concepts. Teachers must do everything they can to close this achievement gap. Creativity and...

Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often struggle in social situations. They miss social cues, act impulsively and don't understand the effects of their behavior. While...

Writing for a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can often become a challenge. It often leads to illegible writing, poor spelling, and other related problems. Research is...

Due to the prevalence and awareness of students with learning disabilities, successful schools incorporate programs and curriculum developed specifically for this population. Not as much...

Grief can be one of the most difficult experiences humans face. Grief can be unpredictable and involves a wide range of emotions including anger, shock and sadness. For children, it can be even...

Although most schools and other institutions of learning are safe, school violence has been on the rise in the past ten years. There are steps that parents and other caregivers can take to find...

Educating children with bipolar disorder can be difficult if you've never done it before, but understanding what the children are going through can help you plan accordingly. There are several...

Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a neurological difference that causes them to have difficulty controlling their impulses and paying attention. Children with ADHD...

Games are a great way to teach kids about the natural world. Planting games can get them interested in how plants grow, and can become a great springboard into more intense research into botany....

Sharing is an act of kindness that has many social advantages. Yet, it does not come naturally to very young children. Very young children just know that things are theirs. It is simple and...

Organizing a study area for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a classroom setting can help kids develop and support appropriate concentration skills. If properly...

Children with cerebral palsy often spend a large part of their day in school. Assistive technology that is properly chosen can provide them with many of the same opportunities that their peers have.

Schools have many achievement expectations for students. For some students there are large barriers preventing them from meeting these expectations. Nonverbal learning disability is one that...

Understanding the background of moral development begins with Jean Piaget's research. Many theories of application to classrooms exist, but once the application is achieved, better classroom...

Field trips are an important part of education. Whether children are exploring various types of art at an art museum, or collecting interesting bugs and plants near a swamp, they get to experience...

Glycolysis is the method by which Glucose is broken down to yield two molecules of pyruvic acid. The reaction can be carried out in the absence of oxygen, making it an anaerobic reaction. An...

Dealing with a strong willed child can test your patience and can even make you second-guess your effectiveness as an authority figure. While it can be challenging to keep your cool during power...

Young children with disabilities whether mental, physical, or emotional are entitled to the best education available. The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) guarantees that equal educational...

Family traditions have a way of becoming warm and familiar markers of important childhood milestones. Commemorating the first day of school in some special way each year can provide wonderful...

Art can be a very therapeutic exercise for autistic children. It is important to expose autistic children to all the mediums and techniques in art in order for them to find one that works for them...

Elementary school students benefit most from instruction that is direct, moderate to fast paced and involves them in the learning process. Teachers of elementary age children need to utilize...

Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that affects coordination and the body's muscles. Children with cerebral palsy may have muscles that are either very rigid or very floppy. According to the...

Earthquakes can be frightening, so it's important to know what to do before they start. The best way to survive an earthquake is to have practiced the steps it takes to help protect yourself in...

Children that are organized tend to be better students at school because they know how to access their materials and keep up with them for frequent review. Being organized will also help children...

The development of fine motor skills is an important aspect of child development. The more developed the skills, the more success children will have in activities such as writing, art, sports and...

Re-create some of the sights and sounds of life at the pond for preschool and young elementary school children by playing engaging, interactive and educational games. Frogs, turtles, ducks,...

At last you've graduated from an education program, completed your internship and landed your first teaching job. You are well prepared with all your teaching materials and confident that your...

We all know that a diagram is a graphic image that represents certain actions or situations. Getting children to understand this concept is a bit more complex, but with a little ingenuity and some...

Epilepsy is defined as a nervous disorder marked by convulsive attacks. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, it is estimated that 2.7 million people including 326,000 school-age children under 14...

Learning how to be a member of a community is learning how to live within a society or group of people. Community living lesson plans help students learn how a community works and what their role...

The first day of school is an exciting and hectic time for teachers and students. Much of the day can be chaotic, with first-graders crying to go home or high school seniors stressing over...

Learning about things that happened centuries ago while in a classroom with 20 other 8 year olds might not sound very appealing to your second-grade students. As a teacher, you have the unique...

Utilizing cross-cultural techniques can make an enormous difference in the effectiveness of your instruction. Students become more motivated and involved when they know you are considering their...

Journal writing is a creative outlet for children to express themselves, while simultaneously exercising their writing skills. It is up to the instructor to be creative in using journal prompts...

Many young children learn best while in motion. Field trips submerge children into the environment of their curriculum studies. If a child is learning about animals, taking him to the zoo allows...

When children begin to play at a very young age, most of their games are centered around their environment and exploration of new stimuli for the senses. These types of games include chasing,...

Children's dance games help teach a variety of curricula in the classroom, in addition to building confidence and teamwork among students. Using safety and classroom control, a teacher effectively...

Fire is no laughing matter. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, most child deaths involving fire were started by the children themselves. Moreover, the younger the child, the more likely...

Daycares are places where children should feel happy, safe and at ease. Relating to and working with parents of children in daycare helps make transitions smoother. Having a good relationship with...