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How to Work With Kids Who Have Asperger's Disorder

By Lori Lucero

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Asperger's Disorder is an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals with Asperger's Disorder don't have the problems with language characteristic of individuals with autism. However, both disorders have in common difficulties with socialization and a ... more »

How to Clean a Chalkboard

By eHow Education Editor

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Chalkboards endure a lot, especially during the school year, and need to be cleaned on a regular basis. However if you don't use the correct techniques, they can be harmed beyond repair. Choose one or more of the methods below to clean your ... more »

How to Create a Mural in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been creating thematic murals in my classroom since 1996. You do not have to be a fantastic artist to create a really cute mural. I am blessed with a large blank wall in the middle of my classroom so about 12 times a year we create a large ... more »

How to Create a Positive Classroom Atmosphere

By eHow Education Editor

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When you create a positive classroom atmosphere, students learn better. Every student must feel safe and important in the class in order for maximum learning to take place. A positive classroom environment does not just happen; the teacher ... more »

How to Create a Travel Brochure

By Brian Thompson

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This lesson plan can be used in elementary to middle school language arts classes to teach students how to think visually and add more detail to their writing... more »

How to Detect Personality Traits Through Handwriting

By eHow Education Editor

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You can understand yourself and others better through a basic understanding of the study of handwriting (graphology) to determine the character and personality of the individual... more »

How to Develop Classroom Management Techniques

By Amanda Morin

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Classroom management can be a very hard thing to master. Just when you think you've found a great way to keep your classroom running smoothly, a new situation pops up that requires a different approach. Using effective classroom management ... more »

How to Dissect a Worm

By eHow Education Editor

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Typically, worm dissection in a biology class involves earthworms, one of a group of animals called annelids or segmented worms. Well-defined segments divide annelids' bodies both externally and internally. Each segment is similar, except for the ... more »

How to Explain Prepositions

By eHow Education Editor

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Since there is so much information for students to take in when they are mastering the parts of speech, grammar lessons can lead to bored or disengaged students. If you involve the students in your explanation of prepositions from the beginning, ... more »

How to Grade K-12 Students on a Curve

By eHow Education Editor

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Grading on a curve can give students an advantage during an assignment, test or essay. The most common form of curving assumes that the top scorer should have gotten a perfect score on the test, accounting for the difficulty of the tests. This ... more »

How to Grow Seeds Indoors Without Soil

By eHow Education Editor

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This is a great activity to do with young students if you want to get quick results with little mess. Use it at a science experiment, camp activity or even a Vacation Bible School craft. Kids love seeing that it really is possible for a bean ... more »

How to Host a Star Wars Movie Day

By Kurt Schwengel

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Hosting a "Star Wars" movie day is easier than it sounds. I have been doing this since 1996 (all six movies in one day since 2004). This is the big payoff at the end of my "Star Wars" thematic unit. I have the kids show up to the classroom at ... more »

How to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication

By eHow Education Editor

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The communication between parents and teachers creates a partnership in which everyone is working toward the same goal of helping the child achieve success. This also eliminates negativity, such as feelings of being left out of the process and ... more »

How to Make Colored Play Dough

By Kurt Schwengel

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Play dough is a wonderful product that can have great motor implications for children. Playing is a child's way of learning in their early years and play dough can play a big part, especially when colors are involved. Play dough can also help ... more »

How to Make Creative Writing Lesson Plans (K-4)

By Amber Dillon

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If you want your students to enjoy writing and not see it as a chore, make it make interesting and fun. Here are a few steps to make new and unique lesson plans centered on creative writing... more »

How to Pick a Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Homeschooling is a well-known and widely accepted method of education for students in grades K to 12. Many parents choose to home educate their children according to their religious beliefs, and for many that means using a Catholic homeschool ... more »

How to Teach Liquid Measurements (U.S.)

By Mandy Vemulapalli

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This is a creative, fun and effective way to teach liquid measurements to children... more »

How to Teach Math and Reading With Beach Balls

By Rhyah Fletcher

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Teaching kids basic skills such as math and reading doesn’t need to be boring and redundant. Think outside the box and get creative with beach balls. Dollar stores sell beach balls during the spring and summer months, so stock up each summer for ... more »

How to Teach Narrative Writing

By David Lessem

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Students are usually raised on the 5-paragraph essay and its emphasis on formality and rigid structure, conventions that don't lend themselves to narrative essays. Teaching narrative writing requires equal parts examples and assignments. Students ... more »

How to Tell the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises

By Bob Strauss

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Most folks lump turtles and tortoises together under the vague category of “very slow reptiles that carry their houses on their backs.” However, there are some subtle differences between turtles and tortoises—and knowing them will make your life ... more »

How to Understand Convergent Thinking Versus Divergent Thinking

By Michael Motta

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Convergent thinking and divergent thinking might sound complicated on the surface, and they can be when practiced, but as concepts they are fairly simple. Both styles of thought are employed in problem solving, and each may complement the other. ... more »

How to Understand Superconductivity

By Bob Strauss

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Every material in nature has a certain conductivity--that is, the ease with which it transmits an electric current. A copper wire, for example, has very high conductivity, while a glass window’s conductivity is practically zero. As its name ... more »

How to Understand the Irish Potato Famine

By Bob Strauss

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In 1845, the failure of the Irish potato crop (and its continuing failure over the next few years) set loose a chain of events that profoundly affected not only Ireland, but the United States as well. By the time the Irish Potato Famine had ... more »

How to Understand the Life of Princess Diana

By martygit

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Princess Diana was among the most enigmatic figures of the twentieth century. She was defined by two driving forces. One was her compassion for those less fortunate. The other was her vain attempt to find true love. Her humanitarian efforts ... more »

How to Write Report Card Comments

By Amanda Morin

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Filling out report cards can be difficult for teachers, particularly when it comes to the comment section. When you have many students, it's not always easy to think of report card comments that are unique, nor is it always easy to think of ... more »

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