K-12 For Educators

With schools causing a lot of waste each year, it is important to inform students about alternatives to throwing out items which can be reused or recycled. Besides learning about environmental...

Essays are an essential part of any educational career, whether they are part of an English course or other class. Regardless of the content, every essay needs an introduction. However, writing...

Back-to-school art projects provide advantages to teachers and students. Not only does a student get to use new school supplies right away, he also gets a chance to express himself, adjust to his...

Helping children to understand the flow of their lives can be essential. In addition, the concept of a timeline comes up often in history class, and having early exposure to this concept can help...

In Medieval times the Coat of Arms helped to quickly identify which house or land a soldier belonged to. It allowed the men to have a sense of belonging to a certain tribe. The Coat of Arms helped...

Teaching plant growth to students with low vision isn't very different from teaching plant growth to students with normal vision. However, there are several accommodations you can make to a...

Though most countries have some sort of fall or harvest festival, Thanksgiving is a truly American holiday. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the surviving Pilgrims in 1621. Only about half...

Library science is the study of databases, libraries, printed literature, online information and technologies that support online and offline books, magazines, papers and articles. You can teach...

Cellular respiration is the breakdown of sugar in a cell for energy. The process produces water and carbon dioxide as byproducts. A fun and memorable way to teach the complicated process of...

Put common household products to the test with an interactive science lab activity. Test the strength of paper towels or how clean the most expensive laundry detergent gets your clothing. Not...

Word puzzles are an effective way to get kids engaged in reading and writing. When the puzzles use words drawn from their current literature, social studies or science lessons, they can be used to...

Children in kindergarten learn best by doing. Hands-on activities in all areas of instruction help the new concepts and ideas sink into their memory banks, so when they must recall how to perform...

Many teachers are familiar with the concept of using graphic organizers for reading. In truth, graphic organizers are often helpful during the writing process as well. Encouraging students to use...

By the time children reach middle school, they are familiar with many of the environmental problems facing society. For one of the biggest concerns, waste and how we handle it, there are many...

First day icebreakers, celebrating a big game or completing a class project are all opportunities to play games at school. Indoor and outdoor games can be modified to fit many party themes. School...

Physical science is a broad topic, as it is the study of non-living phenomena. Areas include physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy, to name a few. To get a better grasp on how to demonstrate...

Classroom art projects can be done as a group or as individual activities. When throughout the year, be sure to do a little of both. This will allow students to explore their own creativity and...

This article is about strategies that can be used to teach English Learners. SDAIE stands for Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English. Living in such a diverse country, you are seeing...

Art can be a period during the day to relax and unwind or get messy and dirty, depending on the kind of project you plan. Throughout the year, be sure to include various art projects to teach your...

A well-managed classroom is one in which the teacher and students have everything at their fingertips for lessons, activities and projects, and other classroom needs. By organizing a classroom...

Learning about how the body works is no easy task. Body anatomy and physiology involves everything from the brain sending signals to react to danger to blood type. As complex as the human body...

Academic success is a product of many variables and skills. One skill that is imperative for academic success is the ability to research and write research papers and reports. From choosing a...

Learning about animals and the tracks they make helps elementary students respect animals and recognize tracks found in nature. By doing art projects alongside animal- or conservation-based...

Studying the different types of maps is essential for geography students. When teaching about topographic maps, or maps where geographical changes are enumerated using lines, consider using this...

Kids of all ages are fascinated by pirates--the very thought of pirates conjures up ideas of adventure, mayhem, and fun. Incorporating a pirate theme into bulletin boards is an excellent way to...

Bulletin boards serve a variety of functions, from purely aesthetic to the dispersal of information. Computer bulletin boards work well in a computer lab or at a computer station in a regular...

Learning about stethoscopes and what they do helps ease discomfort children may have about them. Art projects based on stethoscopes and the heart help educate students while creating an enjoyable...

Color theory is an exciting concept that can be sometimes overwhelming to kids. By making lessons fun when learning color theory, children are able to explore the concept of color theory...

Measurement lesson plans for fourth grade should provide students with the opportunities to do hands-on measuring as well as calculating and problem solving. When students are engaged in the...

Using old newspaper, computer or other scrap paper to make recycled paper in the classroom is a fun project for students. The supplies are inexpensive. The recycled paper may be used for greeting...

Giving appropriate student feedback is an important component of increasing learning. Research has shown its effectiveness, whether providing feedback on specific work done or on overall...

Did you ever have a student scribble all over a chalkboard with crayon so that it couldn’t be used again? This article will show teachers how to recycle an unusable chalkboard and turn it into a...

Fairy tales are magical stories that spark the imagination of little ones and tend to teach important lessons about life. Planning craft activities during your fairy tale unit will help your...

Middle school math standards include teaching students how to covert measurements within the metric system. Make the metric system lesson plans fun and engaging. Set up a scavenger hunt and a...

Beginning of the school year activities encourage students to step out of their comfort zone, meet new friends, and get back into the swing of school again. The icebreakers and writing ideas here...

Hand made books are great for journals, memory keepers, school projects, gifts... so many things! There are endless varieties, but a basic hard-cover book is easy for any age.

Litmus paper is used in medical and scientific fields as a way to measure the acidity of liquid that it comes into contact with. Chemistry classrooms often conduct experiments with litmus paper....

One of the easiest ways to take notes in class is the Two Column Notes technique. The trick is to remember you are taking notes and to write nouns and verbs using adjectives and adverbs only as...

Teaching science can be difficult because many children feel it is either too boring or too difficult to learn. That is why it is important to make learning as fun and effortless as possible. One...

Wall words are strips of card stock, or other paper, that are placed on a word wall. Wall words usually follow a particular theme, and are used to better educate students on a variety of topics....

One of the most difficult challenges for new teachers is classroom management. How do you maintain an orderly, productive classroom? Learn some simple techniques that are much more effective than...

Learning centers are used in elementary classrooms to provide small groups of children an opportunity to learn or practice new skills, usually presented informally as children engage in hands-on...

Teaching your students about science can be a difficult task, because many kids think it's a boring subject. A way to get around this hurdle is to teach them by making them think science is fun....

In February it's important to celebrate Black History Month in your class. Informing your students of the trials and accomplishments of African-Americans promotes awareness and unity in young...

Even for short theatrical pieces, a nice stage set and/or props can really enhance a school play or student performance. Furthermore, designing and creating the set and props can be a fun class...

Spring is an exciting season in a classroom. After a long winter, interest in the promise of warm weather and new life can be encouraged by decorating your classroom with signs of spring. Bring...

Preparing for a new school year includes getting organized, planning lessons, buying supplies and writing parent letters. It also involves creative tasks, like decorating the classroom with fun...

The best art classrooms contain an abundance of basic supplies. Specialty supplies provide a great addition if they are possible to acquire, but first the art classroom must have enough basic...

Teachers in both elementary and secondary schools often need ideas for their classes that encourage the artistic process and help students learn at the same time. Art projects can be done to...

Complete the pattern art activities below after a review during which you define pattern. By second grade, children should be able to identify patterns in their surroundings. They should also be...