Elementary School

Throughout school - especially in grammar school and elementary, students are asked to write 5 paragraph essays. I remember hating to have to do this, but as I got older I realized how simple and...

A good teacher dedicates so much time to his/her students. A good way to show appreciation is to make a thank you card for a teacher. A thank you card for a teacher does not have to be fancy or...

Native American culture is an important part of history, and its study can teach students to appreciate new cultures and diversity and respect our natural resources. Thematic units are a great way...

Teaching about life cycles is usually done in the lower primary grades or when a child is around seven years old. Understanding the concept of life cycles can be difficult for some children, so...

Phonics is used to teach children how to sound out words and to recognize smaller parts of words in order to put larger ones together. Forty years ago, nearly every student who was learning to...

Have you been wondering how to teach math? Before your kids ask you what is the sampling distribution of a statistic? And before they start wondering how to calculate accelerated depreciation,...

For each of my thematic units in my Kindergarten class I like to make a worksheet that combines our vocabulary words for the unit with math assignments. For the Computer Unit, I will make a Bingo...

Preparing students to function independently involves teaching them life skills. Incorporating this knowledge into elementary education ensures that students have ample practice before reaching...

In elementary schools, the topic of life cycles is common in beginning science courses. There are several ways to make sure the topic comes across effectively. Combining lectures with activities...

Egg whites and egg yolks are rich in protein. Protein, which is held together by weak hydrogen bonds, can be easily changed by heat.

Teach the value of hard work and charitable giving by involving young children in various fundraising activities. Whether the funds are going to a local program that the child is involved in or to...

Science can be broken down into three major categories: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Elementary school tends to focus on Biology since it can be the most interesting to children, who may enjoy...

Need an idea for a science fair project or just something fun to do for eggs? This article will teach you how to make the hard shell of an egg into a see through bouncing ball!

Clock time refers to the time of day that something happens, such as arriving and leaving or starting and finishing a race. Clock time is particularly important for workers who get paid by the...

Are you looking for a new and "cooler" way to make science fun? Or perhaps your students have short attention spans and would rather watch TV than even think of doing a dreaded science project or,...

Often, reading is conceived as a solitary, quiet activity. But recorded novels, plays and poems have been popular since the early years of radio. Now, people choose to multitask while listening to...

It is very important to have a structured classroom. Children need to know what your expectations are and what are the consequences/rewards for or not following rules.

Opening and closing credits do not have to be boring. You are not locked into the boring credits included with your movie-making program. Use stop motion photography to liven up your opening or...

This "Gravity Gone Wild" video is simple to make and the kids will have a great time doing it. Follow these steps to create a hilarious video.

For those of you old enough to remember, The Police did a music video that was incredibly cool looking using slow motion. The song was “I’ll be Wrapped Around Your Finger” and it showed Sting...

A "snap” video is a very cute and easy video for the kids to make. Follow these instructions on how to do it.

Playing with the reverse mode in any video program is always fun. Just about anything in reverse will make kids laugh, but you can really blow their minds with a video that is filmed in reverse...

There are two things that kids really love: ghosts and reverse videos! Well, there is a project that combines both of these things in a really fun way! Playing with the reverse mode in any video...

The "Clifford the Red Dog" series has been beloved by children since the first book was published in 1963. According to Common Sense Media, "Clifford has not lost his appeal since he first...

Building a sundial can be a fun and educational activity to share between parent and child or teacher and student. The activity teaches science and history. Children learn how and why a stick's...

The story of the Titanic is still told to our children in schools today. There is something intriguing about this magnificent ship, deemed unsinkable, yet sunk by an iceberg. Making a model of the...

Teaching standards based lessons around favorite authors…like Louis Sachar…makes school engaging for students and improves achievement. Books like “Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes” are easily aligned with...

Teaching elementary students about cell membranes and the other parts of a cell can be an educational and tasty activity. Using some creativity, cooked cookie dough and other fun ingredients, a...

Washington Irving was an author and historian who lived from 1783 to 1859. During that time, he wrote a collection of stories called The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. One of the stories...

The pH of water tells you how acidic or alkaline a solution is. The pH scale ranges from zero, which is very acidic, to 14, which is very alkaline, with a pH of seven being neutral. The pH scale...

Creating a classroom compost bin is a wonderful way to teach elementary students about conservation, recycling and the environment. There are a couple basic materials needed to create a classroom...

Educational development in early childhood is a debatable subject---people supporting it believe the earlier educational development starts, the better it is. Critics, on the other hand, believe...

An early flu season is upon us and many students are missing multiple days of school. This article contains tips on how to help your child complete their make up assignments in a timely manner and...

Testing begins early for children, sometimes as early as kindergarten. Most, if not all, grade school aged children are given weekly spelling exams to help them increase their vocabulary and...

The school year always brings fund raiser items that your child is encouraged to sell. Whether these fund raisers come from the school itself or after school activities your child is in such as...

Motivation is nearly always an issue in the ADD/ADHD student. No one really understands why, not even the ADD/ADHD person themselves. But it is a proven fact and one that, could we get a handle...

First graders have a natural interest in the weather. They like learning about all kinds of weather conditions and have developed a basic understanding of seasonal changes and the effects of rain,...

Phonics is a method taught to elementary school students that teaches them how to read. Originally, learning language was based on memorization. The basic principle of phonics is sounding the word...

A food chain represents a flow of energy, or nutrients, within a habitat. A simple food chain shows how energy from the sun is captured by plants and cycled through the woodland system.

Electrolysis is present in all electrical processes. It is the flow of electrical current through a substance known as an electrolyte conductor. All conductors have ions that are fast moving--that...

Positive relationships are essential when implementing a positive discipline plan. Such relationships help to garner student buy-in and serve to dramatically decrease discipline problems as...

The ability of children to pay attention in school will often mean the difference between honors students and struggling students. Parents can help their children at home to learn to pay attention...

With the availability of learning materials on the Internet, some teachers and students may question why field trips are needed anymore. Field trips can be troublesome and difficult to organize...

This one came to light recently when Pluto was downgraded from being a planet to a dwarf planet. The issue at hand was that, as telescopes and observation techniques increased, we could see...

Linear equations are the starting point for learning about equations, and the gateway to higher math. Linear relationships, which are represented by these linear equations, are extremely...

In today's economy it is going to be tough to budget for the upcoming holidays. One way to stretch your holiday budget is to make homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are unique and special. If you...

Learning math takes a lot of practice, but it can be easier for kids to learn through fun projects or puzzles. These activities are for grade-schoolers, ages 6 to 12. Depending on the age and...

Sugar enhances the flavor of many foods and gives people a short burst of energy. It is also full of empty calories and causes sluggishness after the energy burst. Removing the sugar in popular...

A first grade reader is working toward becoming an independent reader who enjoys reading stories, poems and information. A skilled reader in first grade is well on his way to being a good lifetime...

Some families believe it is important for kids to know and remember family members. The child may come from a large family with cousins, aunts and uncles that are spread out in different cities,...