K-12 For Students

School safety has become an increasingly important topic with the rise in school shootings, drug and alcohol abuse and family problems, all of which can create dangerous situations for children....

Many disadvantaged children cannot qualify for social services but still need more support than can be provided by their families or communities. Boarding schools can be a beneficial educational...

Math projects for children can be as varied as puzzles to interactive games on the internet. Using the idea of math as a living concept we can teach our children to see math in everything they do....

There are many benefits to students who learn how to make lemonade. A lemonade stand can be done to raise money for the school or another good cause. It can also be done at home to make personal...

There will be times when your class finishes up a subject a little early or has some free time in the school day when you can organize some games to play. These do not require you to leave the...

Most people remember favorite nursery rhymes and associate them with literature, but nursery rhymes can be used to introduce science activities too. Nursery rhymes often make references to nature,...

Through advances in technology, photography, graphic design, music recording and even film-making production have become more accessible to everyone. Children no longer have to wait for graduate...

Autism is a neurological disorder. It can affect a child emotionally, socially and physically. Approximately 1 in 150 children at 8 years of age in America suffer from autism according to the...

Computer activities for children can be artistic, educational and musical. User-friendly and age-appropriate activities can engage a child while he also learns skills beyond the computer. Parents...

According to a recent study by the National School Boards Foundation, in 49 percent of households, at least one child uses the Internet regularly. More than half of the parents surveyed see the...

Fractions can be a difficult concept for some children to understand. It helps if you organize some arts and crafts that utilize fractions. This allows children to visually see what a fraction is....

The world is full of learning opportunities for children outside of a school's walls. Many of these opportunities are so much fun that kids won't even mind they are educational.

Children often learn better by hands-on experience, by being able to touch and interact as they learn. Games are great for teaching children and adults alike; this is because everyone enjoys...

Children love to play games. It is important for parents and teachers to take advantage of this to reinforce lessons that were learned in the classroom. Once a child has begun to learn a little...

The traditional method of teaching English spelling is to send home a list of words each week and give a test covering the material. Some children succeed with this routine, but many others don't...

The Spanish language is filled with energy and expression, and that's the best way to teach it to children. Use singing, dancing, eating and cooking, games and active body language to introduce...

The trick to teaching kids Spanish is to make sure they're surrounded by the language in their daily lives. At home or in class, hang Spanish labels on everything; use Spanish words from morning...

Trust building activities are wonderful activities for camps and classrooms. They help to build communication skills that are critical in cooperative learning groups. Trust building activities...

Arabic is spoken by many of the millions of people of Arab descent who live in the United States and Canada, according to the American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA). The Internet is a...

Arabic is one of the fastest-growing languages of study in Western countries and is spoken by more than 200 million people worldwide. However, very few schools offer Arabic as a language for...

Learning enough basic French to teach your children isn't difficult. Even a parent who isn't fluent in French can help a child memorize a few French nouns and verbs. There are resources online,...

Childhood is an ideal time to learn a second or third language. Incorporating Spanish language activities into an everyday classroom curriculum or at home will reinforce new vocabulary and help...

Academics are the furthest things from a child's mind during summer vacation, as all parents and teachers know. But if the basics of reading and writing are neglected for too long, it can be...

Fires can strike anywhere at seemingly any time, so it's important for children--as well as adults--to have the education necessary to know what to do should a fire strike. The Internet features...

In today's multicultural society, learning a second language is not just self-rewarding, but it is also valuable. Many employers specifically recruit employees who can speak second languages....

For many parents, telling their children about sex is a very difficult task. Is there a certain age the subject should be brought up? How in depth should you go? Hopefully this article will...

Just because a child is not old enough to use your microwave doesn't mean he won't try to use it when you are not looking. Disaster could ensue. So it is best if you teach your kids about...

Creating a thank you card is a great way to express how much you appreciate the contribution a person made to your class. Handmade cards can add a personal touch that will add sentimental value to...

As thousands of elementary and middle schools prepare to finish for the year, children will need something to do for the summer months that will keep them active and to help maintain their...

Pursuing creative activities with children is a healthy way to help them grow and learn. A child is engaged on a creative level every time he draws, paints, builds with blocks, plays games, reads...

Games have always been an excellent way for children to learn reading, writing, math and other subjects because they make education fun. There are a variety of free learning games available for...

Receiving tutoring services can be a valuable asset for children of all ages. Usually, children with learning disabilities or those who are failing a certain subject will receive tutoring, but...

Children with special needs should learn critical life skills as soon as possible. This is mostly because it will take them more time to learn the skills, but also because they need them more than...

Book Adventure is a non-profit, completely free online program that motivates and inspires children to read more often and with more enthusiasm. This innovative and interactive program allows...

The schools are in trouble. The bad economy is taking its toil on our children's school. The newspapers, the television news, are full of stories about the bad economy. The one story that breaks...

Good writing skills are something that will serve anyone well throughout their lifetime. Loving to write, or at least hating it less, will make acquiring and using these skills more enjoyable. ...

There are many math activities that can be used to help teach children math, including playing a game that emulates a store. Teach children about math through grocery shopping with help from a...

Kids are creative, which is why so many artists enjoy teaching them. Even if you don't have a degree, you can create an extracurricular art class in your community. With the shrinking art budget...

Spending time at the bus stop awaiting the school bus is a rite of passage that most children experience growing up. It is important in today's world to use safety precautions while waiting for...

Starting back to school can be an exciting and fun time for every child. But with that fun time comes exposure to thousands of students and their germs. When most children start back to school,...

For the most part schools do a decent job of educating children. For most people however, the education provided is not enough. Children need additional educational enrichment to be well-rounded,...

Children like being a part of a process, and if you can find a way to incorporate their work or drawings into a bulletin board they help you put up then you have it made. Read on to learn how to...

Children enjoy going to museums, but often grow overwhelmed quickly with the abundance of items to observe. Children will be able to focus and enjoy the sites at the museum more if they are trying...

Making a move can be a stressful situation for everyone in the family. There are some things you can do as a parent to make the transfer to a new elementary school easier for your child. Each...

Approximately 22 million children in the United States travel to and from school on a bus. Bus rides can be enjoyable, but they also present risks. Children are especially vulnerable when entering...

All children know the colors of the traffic light by an early age. Using those colors can keep a classroom in control.

Muzzy, the BBC Language Course for Children, is an effective tool for teaching children between ages 2 and 12 a different language. The course has won many awards and is the number one language...

Gifted children develop at a faster rate than normal children of their age. Often, gifted children possess a more emotionally complex or intense nature. Therefore, a gifted child's education,...

March 2, 2000, is Dr. Seuss' 96th birthday and the National Education Association's third annual celebration of Read Across America. On February 29, the Cat in the Hat will ring the opening bell...