Elementary School

Being able to read is a necessity, but it appears that people are reading less and less. Children are also reading less because of all the other distractions that they have around them. Most...

Rules for capitalization can often confuse adults, not to mention children who are being introduced to the conventions. Building a foundation of proper capitalization will serve children well when...

Most of the world is familiar with Arabic numerals - the immediately recognizable 1, 2, 3, 4 and so on - used in commerce and mathematics in modern times. Whether these numerals are truly of...

The importance of a child's primary school education is vital to his success later in his educational life. In these times of high stakes testing, teachers and administrators need strategies to...

One of the most important things you can do for your students is to establish a positive relationship with the parent(s). Easier said than done for some children. Here are some tips to make the...

Some kids can breeze through school making A's all the way while others struggle to get C's. Some kids care and some just don't. However, some of this success or attitude may be related to the...

Children love snowmen and this Oreo snowman is easy enough to make in the classroom with young students. Gather together the items below and within a short time, their creativity will result in...

We all know how much children love soda. Is it for the favor or is it the scientific factor that it creates that bubbling fizz as it enters the glass. And, adults don't stand far behind we are...

Congratulations! You've been assigned to or volunteered to be the room parent in your child's classroom. A room mom or dad is a volunteer in their child's classroom who assists the teacher with...

Here's an old technique that many of you may remember from elementary school. It's easy, but a little refresher never hurt anyone.

Learning how to compliment and show others that you appreciate them is a very important social skill that young children should practice. This activity will not only help children master these...

Sadly, many children this day rely on digital clocks to read the time. Either their elementary schools never taught it, did not enforce it, or the child themselves did not put it to long term...

Teaching art to youngsters requires patience and careful planning. Youngsters may struggle with focus or the motor coordination needed to do art, and, like adults, they may at times feel...

An atlas with world maps is all you need to create many different activities to entertain kids at home. You can create world map games, geography quizzes, international themed parties and many...

Spelling tests are a big part of grade school, and they are extremely important. Your child needs to learn these words now in order to excel in the future. They will help your child graduate from...

A career speech gives the audience an insider view of a specific career path. A typical career speech is about 15 minutes but when asked to do a hands on presentation that time can extend to an...

If you're like me, it may seem like your preschooler will never be ready for Kindergarten. The list of things they must be able to do and know before they are considered "school ready"...

Writing fables with your children is a great way to engage them in the art of storytelling. Using animal characters kids identify with, fables tell moral lessons through simple narrative tales. To...

Sparkle is a great game for teachers to use to help their students learn their spelling words. It is fun, but it is educational at the same time. Not only does it teach spelling, but it also...

Using Games to teach elementary math is essential for keeping kids engaged. Children and their math teacher will enjoy this game and its variations. “Buzz” can be played with an entire class,...

"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!" No matter what your...

You’ve just landed your first teaching job and you’re ready to organize your classroom for the first time. Or maybe you’re an experienced teacher looking for some tips to help better organize your...

There’s no better way to tell someone that you’re thankful for him/her than to make that person a card using leaf rubbings. This card project is easy to do, perfect for kids (or adults who feel...

Writing a book report is something that may require a lot of help for your child at first. But once they get the format down, they will no longer need your help. Although every teacher has their...

Every good teacher wants to challenge his/her students on a daily basis. One way to achieve this is to give the students a chance to use skills that they have already developed through classroom...

Use this elementary science unit to teach force and motion. As you perform each of the science lessons, encourage deep-level thinking by allowing students to discuss what they are learning about...

Becoming a classroom volunteer is a great way to assist teachers, students and schools. Classroom teachers spend hours writing lesson plans, teaching students and grading papers. Being a...

By using some simple crafting supplies, you can create a model of the solar system for either your child's school project or for decoration in your home. Taking the time to study the aesthetics of...

What skill could be more important than problem solving? With a cheap clothesline and just a few minutes, you can have a great piece of equipment to use for years to come, that will help you...

Just when you thought you had it figured out, the universe went ahead and switched things around on you! If it has been awhile since you have been in a Third Grade Science class, you should know...

Any teacher will tell you that it's important for children to have a specific place to do homework each night. And while many children have their own rooms, this is not necessarily the best place...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Idea: o Paint a picture of a shoreline showing the effects of erosion. Objective: o The student will be able to identify the effects of erosion. o The student will observe different barriers and...

Have you ever wanted to provide an experience for your students outside the classroom but didn't have the money? With school funding decreasing, there are less resources for enhancing learning....

Most states have education standards that include traditional literature that included fairy tales, folk tales, and traditional stories. Many homeschoolers also choose to include traditional...

Every new school year, parents face almost as much anxiety as their kids as they worry about which teachers and classes await their grade school children. Many teachers share similar anxieties as...

Plants are autotrophs, meaning they make their own food. Along with sunlight, water and carbon dioxide, plants use chlorophyll to make a simple sugar, glucose, and produce oxygen as a waste...

Fire can often be an attractive, fascinating, almost hypnotic element to watch. It is also a deadly, dangerous force possessing a destructive power often lost on children drawn into its...

Any teacher will tell you that the number one thing you can do to help prepare your child for school or to help them improve their grades is to read with yoru children. Helping your child develop...

Teaching poetry to your students can be difficult. Not all of your students will enjoy reading and writing poetry. I have found one type of poem that seems to be enjoyable for all.

If you are a parent or a teacher you probably have hundreds of old broken crayons lying around. Most children do not seek out these crayons therefore the crayons are thrown away or tossed into a...