Elementary School

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

We often spell words the way we say or hear them, as spoken in everyday speech. Though this would generally be considered a reasonable idea, there are some words that have become more and more...

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...

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...

Since report card comments are generally brief, knowing how to write them is a skill. Teachers communicate with parents through the comments they write on student report cards. Writing for so...

This article will assist parents in the organization and composition of an essay or report for their elementary aged children. It gives the reader a process to apply to any type of writing...

Many people who want to learn English grammar online have trouble with the word "IT'S" but it is really very easy to use. This article will show you how.

Many people who want to learn English grammar online have trouble using THEY'RE and THERE and THEIR. This article will focus on THEY'RE and make sure you can use it right.

A great thing about younger students is that they are very inquisitive and interested in the world around them. Science is the perfect subject for inquisitive minds because it spans every kind of...

A pinwheel is a simple machine that can demonstrate the strength or speed of wind. Any moving air, even someone's breath, is considered wind. A pinwheel can only work when it is pointed into...

The letter Y is one of the easiest letters to teach. Young children are eager to learn and fun to teach. You do not need a degree in education to help your child start learning letters at home. ...

Teacher's may find this website a useful interactive learning tool in their classroom. KIDS STAY SAFE ONLINE (internet safety games) Use the following link to prepare kids for internet safety.

If you are a teacher needing many different items for your classroom, then a wish list might be the way to go. Everyone who has ever taught or spent time in education knows that teachers and...

Many children and their parents can't wait for that first day back at school. But for other families, the late days of August mean butterflies in the stomach and little stabs of panic. The start...

This article introduces a very easy way of subtracting. Instead of working place values from "right to left" (as taught in most schools with its attendant "borrowing and...

I remember once last school year, a wonderful parent asked me what she could do to help her struggling reader improve his reading comprehension. I knew this parent well and I knew she put in many...

Parent-Teacher Conferences can be stressful for both parents and teachers. It may be especially tough if you are a newly hired or first year teacher. Here are some helpful tips on how to prepare...

Are you worried about dropping off your child on the first day of kindergarten? I am a teacher and so many parents have the look in their eye of... Who's this lady? How long has she been...

Teaching a child may well be the most important accomplishment you ever achieve. Teaching a whole class of children is definitely the most challenging! This article will highlight a few...

Kindergarten students come in all shapes and sizes. Don't worry if your child doesn't know all of their letters or numbers going in to the start of the year. What matters is that you know how to...

I just finished reading a rather startling article in the Costco magazine about two version of bully's at school and how to break the cycle of bullying. There were some: Do's and Don'ts in the...

Before your school, church, hospital, food bank, or other organization applies for a federal grant, there are several things you must do first. You should do these things now and not wait for a...

You are driving down the road and from the back seat you hear, "Mommy, what does 'crisis' mean?" You are thinking about driving, what you have to do when you get to your destination and...

Do you ever find yourself in a classroom full of rowdy kids? Perhaps you are a substitute teacher and have found yourself surrounded by rowdy children who do not want to listen to you. As a sunday...

As a teacher for 33 years in the elementary school, I would like to offer a few practical tips to parents to encourage and help their child to be successful throughout their school years. These...

Are you looking for some quick assessments to give your ESL or ELL students during the first few days of school? Read on for some suggestions on how to do a quick assessment with English Language...

Printable fake money is a great engaging way to teach kids about commerce, responsibility, and even math! Free money templates are available online, where you can print play money for your...

Read on to see some simple steps on how to practice for a spelling test. Spelling can be very difficult for some children. Here are some tips for helping your little one learn spelling words.

Children love the magic of folding and cutting paper to create a beautiful design. Adults can enjoy teaching this talent to them as well. After they master the snowflake and the 5 point star, they...

Sometimes children are naturally generous. Other children seem to gravitate towards being greedy graspers. Regardless of your child's natural tendencies, there are ways to gently teach them not to...

If you've ever taught a class, a group of children or even a Sunday School class you know how frustrating it can be when the children don't want to pay attention. This little method will take most...

In this display, students practice their paragraph writing expertise by writing about what they are thankful for in their own lives.

Is your grade school child stuck on making certain letters backwards? Here's a physical learning activity that engages the body and the brain to help your child remember which way that letter...

Children who are learning to read come across thousands of new words in their books and the world around them. By teaching children strategies to figure out those strange new words, you can make...

Teaching your child how to multiply by 9 can be frustrating for both you and your child, but not any longer! Follow the simple steps below and in minutes your child will have the 9 times tables...

Experts recommend that your child reads at least 20 minutes each day in order to improve his/her reading fluency and comprehension skills. Part of that reading time can be your child reading aloud...

In this easy step-by-step experiment, students will learn the four main phases of the Water Cycle. Students will also use the "Scientific Method" starting with a hypothesis, then...

A solar system school project can be lots of fun for the kids. Although this is not scale or proportion, it can be a great learning tool. The following article will tell you how to make a solar...

Passively reading is a nice pasttime, but to really comprehend what you are reading is much different than just reading for pleasure. Reading to learn takes active involvement in the reading...

Many children easily learn when the subject matter is taught as a game. This game teaches children place names without a map.

Music is a powerful tool for engaging children in learning English as a second language (ESL). Through singing and actions, children will listen, comprehend and speak verbs successfully. These...

Are you feeling burned out as a teacher? Do you sense a lack of focus or motivation from your students in reading, math or social studies? Music is a powerful tool for engaging and motivating...

I have a 5 yr old who use to get frustrated when it was time to do homework, learning new words, read or even remembering things, this works for us so we wanted to share.

Reading nonfiction is difficult for many children. This method can boost self esteem and success while teaching the content at the same time. Best of all, there is very little prep for the teacher.

Teachers are usually the first to notice if a child is having difficulty academically. But, if your child is a hard worker or passive in the classroom, the teacher might not notice. That's why...

Most children complain about going back to school. For some complaining is a sign of anxiety. Read these tips to help lesson your child's anxiety about going back to school.

A princess, an evil witch, some magic words: these words conjure up visions of traditional fairy tales. With slight variations you get, for example, classic stories like Snow White or Cinderella....

Third graders are certainly capable of telling stories. It’s not terribly difficult to teach them how to put their words in writing, and rearrange the words into an organized and...

A child’s desire to learn is one of the best tools for teaching. Most children strongly want to become readers and first graders are set up to learn reading by kindergarten language...

Knowing how to do basic math functions on fractions is a tricky business. The key is learning how to arrange the fractions in the right way. The easiest way to remember how to multiply two...