K-12 For Educators

When working with special education students, it is important to take a team-building approach. In adulthood, these students will likely be involved in workplace groups and teams and will need to...

Human scavenger hunts can be effective ice-breaker tools in any group setting. If you want to use a human scavenger hunt at your next class or meeting, all you need is a grid full of questions,...

Having multiple teachers in a classroom for collaboration is of great benefit to students. A class where teachers collaborate provides real-life modeling of working together and creates a great...

Astronomy is always a popular subject in elementary school. The objects in the solar system are each interesting and unique, and they instill a sense of wonder in students while also helping them...

Teaching with diverse educational strategies can help to serve a diverse group of learners in the classroom. Consider incorporating into your classroom the following effective instructional...

Middle school kids like projects that culminate in some tangible fashion. Knowing that they will be showing off what they've learned by displaying something they have created or by participating...

Cooperative learning is an essential part of math instruction. Students not only help each other; they acquire problem-solving skills that help them with math and with social situations in and out...

Add some fall flavor to your next science lesson by bringing in a few pumpkins to work with. Not only do children love the mess and fun of pumpkins, but they are a great tool for teaching not only...

A reading workshop is not just about the small group working with the teacher. The rest of the students must be engaged in meaningful tasks so that you can focus on the group and so that all...

Grouping students can be a difficult task, but, by planning ahead, you can create ways for students to group themselves randomly, quickly or while building a team environment. Using different...

The excitement of returning to school in the fall is, for most second graders, motivation enough to get them off to a great start. By having some fun while establishing some basic classroom...

Field trips are an interactive and engaging method of learning in environments outside the classroom. Whether planning a zoo expedition with elementary school children or an ecology field study...

The food pyramid is a model of the different food groups and how many daily servings of each children and adults should eat in a healthy diet. By doing lesson plans about the food pyramid,...

Teaching kids about the Statue of Liberty takes on a new twist when the focus of the lesson is a virtual trip to the famed landmark. Integrating facts and information into this unit will come...

Developing good listening skills is important for effective communication in both personal relationships and business interactions. Being a good listener is not as simple as keeping silent when...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than nine million children weigh more than they should. The problem of obesity should be treated as an epidemic. In a world...

National History Day is a day set for the presentation of a contest for students in grades 6 through 12. Every year the specific theme is different. Students can take part in the contests in...

When educating children, it is important to remember that kids learn in different ways. Finding the best way to get the knowledge across to a group of children is one of the most important jobs of...

Middle school is the transition ground between elementary and high school. It's the time when students put away childish habits and learn to function as young adults. High school operates on the...

Reading instruction should be delivered systematically and directly through teacher-modeled, student-centered activities. Although reading skills vary depending on grade and reading level, the...

Creating community among classmates is an important way to start the year. Team-building activities promote naturally developing appreciation for fairness and individual differences. Team-building...

The middle-school years are uncomfortable for many hormone-riddled children. But you can still build a strong classroom community that can help mitigate the social reality of being 13. A strong...

Field trips can be fun and educational, but can also a source of stress for a teacher lacking a behavior management plan. Children respond well to structure and routines. Since a field trip is not...

Racism is the most persistent and intrinsic struggle in American history. Slavery, the systematic discrimination of Irish immigrants and the forced relocation of Native Americans are examples of...

The word "discrimination" by itself suggests nothing more than the act or ability to distinguish one thing from another. In the context of human relations, however, the word can take on a negative...

Raising money can be a stressful part of leading a club or class, but with some creativity and a lot of team-work, you can raise the money you need to fund your various projects and programs...

Writing stories in a classroom setting can sometimes get boring and monotonous. This group writing activity is a fun change for students who usually write solitary assignments. By the end of...

Writing a group project is a great way to bring students together in a collaborative effort. Making sure to stay organized, assign groups and grade on an individual and group level. Organize a...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been diagnosed more and more over the last 10 years. The goal of doctors within this field is to identify and address this before the problems...

Create a unique Valentine's Day gift for anyone with this idea. This Valentine's Day gift is a perfect group project for any age or any size group. Creating this Valentine's Day gift book is easy...

Teachers are sometimes faced with the need to occupy students in class as the lessons may be finished or the exams may be over and you need to have the students involved in an activity which will...

Here’s an observation activity that allows students to take the role of both the observed and the observers. The object of the lesson is to point out to students how careful one must be in...

Kids who like to write often have trouble finding others in their age group who love to create stories as well. Children's librarians should help budding authors by organizing a creative writing...

As a cooperative learning technique, group work is a great way to motivate and engage students. However, group work is a difficult technique to teach. Much of the actual teaching of group work is...

Students - and some teachers - think that sound reading skills are not necessary in all subjects. Even though you may not be an English teacher, reading needs to happen right across the...

More than 400 languages are spoken in the United States today. The increase in both the number of languages spoken and the number of foreign-language speakers who want to learn English presents...

A student-based group or organization needs to have a significant number of members. Student groups geared towards special interests or skills often take special measures to attract new members...

It's often a good idea to plan a cross-curriculum lesson with another teacher. Here's how to make it work.

Youth groups are a great way for a church to reach out and grow. These gatherings provide a safe and friendly place where teens can come to be with friends and worship. With a couple of committed...

Assessing students helps to determine what they are learning and what they are having difficulties with. Teachers that assess their students can help them reach their goals easier and faster....