Elementary School

When the parents of your elementary school-age students arrive for back to school night, greet them with an assortment of displays, literature and discussion topics to inform them about the...

Choosing preschool classroom furniture is important when arranging a preschool classroom. Furniture helps set the tone of the room and can help make the classroom flow. There are several things...

Cooperative learning involves putting students into different groups and letting them work together in a way that will enhance every group members’ abilities. It is an effective method to get the...

There is usually a reason why a child is being disruptive in class, whether the child is bored, hungry, tired, angry, or maybe they are looking for attention and acceptance. Try to find out if...

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...

With all the budget cuts, family budget cuts and push for higher test scores, teachers are feeling pressured to spend their own money for classroom success. However, there are a few simple tricks...

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...

Using a rocking chair in an elementary classroom is an essential part of setting a room up for success. By using the rocking chair as a teaching tool and also having it available for student use...

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...

Winter is both an educational and exciting time of year with many ideas for motivation to create winter crafts and activities. These activities and art projects are appropriate for the elementary...

Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be successful learners and progress at a rate comparable as their classmates. Teachers should be aware of specific instructional...

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.

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...

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 communication process is vital to effective learning within a classroom environment. Classroom instruction that produces positive results acknowledges the need for a liberal use of nonverbal...

Make your elementary school a safer, more nurturing and welcoming place to be with safety programs designed to protect and support the student body. Develop school safety ideas that target trouble...

Starting school in kindergarten or first grade is a challenge for any child. If your child has been instructed in a preschool or playschool setting, they may already be aware of school etiquette....

Written for children ages 4 through 7, the Miss Spider book series teaches lessons about individuality, friendship and the alphabet. Author David Kirk has gone on to create Little Miss Spider...

Organizational behavior learned in elementary school creates a foundation for academic success. Although it can be difficult to motivate young students to take responsibility for their belongings...

With technology gaining a more prominent position in our global society, schools are striving to help their students become technologically literate at a young age. While there are advantages to...

Activities for kids in the classroom can be a great solution to spending rainy days or a fun way to integrate learning into a game. These classroom activities are geared for elementary school...

It is time for a parent teacher conference with your child's teacher and you want to cover several areas in a short amount of time. Whether your child is making great progress or having some...

Play fun games using English principles to teach lessons with repetitious practice. Children like to play games, and most prefer to win. Competition encourages students to absorb knowledge quickly...

Math is a subject that students will study for their entire school career. Understanding math puts you at an advantage because math is used often in every day life. Teachers can do several key...

As children learn and grow, there are several different types of learning outcomes they should be meet. These learning outcomes can be met through classroom instruction, a student's experiences...

As a teacher I know how frustrating it is to run out of certain classroom items. School districts around the country are suffering huge budget cutbacks and classroom teachers are being asked to...

Math games are an exciting way to promote learning and engage students in classroom activities. Math games will not only reinforce math skills that you've taught in class, but you can even use...

Teachers must justify a field trip as an educational experience at a museum, science center or zoo. Although field trips provide an important tool for learning, they are often among the first cuts...

Teachers and educators, who aren't restricted from teaching with Christmas themes, could use a number of activities with their students. Teachers should take advantage of the excitement...

Keeping the school environment appealing requires creative thinking and dedicated planning. This is especially true when trying to maintain the attention of third to fifth graders. Since you're...

The first week of school can be difficult for elementary school students and teachers alike. New faces, new challenges, new learning, and new adventures all wait in store. As a teacher it's...

As a former teacher, I can tell you that we're not engaging our student's love of technology enough in the elementary classroom. Some of the most difficult students I had would tune in to a...

If you are looking for a fundraising project for your classroom or school, or if you are looking for an authentic publishing experience for your students, then a cookbook may be the way to go. By...

Economics activities in an elementary classroom instill an understanding of how society operates based on money. Most children at this age know they can go to the store and buy items. However,...

Classroom management is the term teachers and instructors use to describe the act of managing their classroom and students to ensure that stressful and non-educational situations are avoided and...

Kids enjoy having a chance in the spotlight. The star-of-the-week concept gives each student a week to share a bit of him or herself with the rest of the class. Students feel a sense of pride when...

Anyone in the teaching profession today knows of the impossibly limited resources and funding that are allocated to most public schools by local governments across the nation, and the budgets seem...

Teachers need to prepare all students for the 21st Century World of Work that is why Information Technology should be integrated in all subject areas not just a separate subject in elementary...

Keeping a classroom clean can be difficult for any teacher and especially difficult for teachers with very young students. There are, however, tried and true ways to keep your classroom in tip...

Despite stigmas associated with competitive behavior between students, competition can be used as a powerful learning tool if applied in moderation. Healthy competition can inspire kids to strive...

The use of computer education in both public and private schools provides students with the technology skills required for college. Students in elementary schools begin learning the basics of...

Starting a classroom room blog can be scary (especially to concerned parents). But it can also be beneficial once threats to the child's safety are removed. Find out how...

Maintaining a classroom full of students that respect each other, follows rules, and have a strong sense of self confidence in their learning abilities would be every teacher's dream come true. I...

This article will give you helpful tips on how to set up your general music classroom. These tips are directed towards organizing your classroom so that it is conveniently laid out for the entire...

Many teachers go to school to learn teaching. What they don't expect is all the discipline and management that is required. See the steps below for maintaining classroom discipline and effective...

Art projects created by the class can be a fun way to produce a project as a group and learn about new artists and art concepts. Creating art in the classroom is also a way to have all students...

Sometimes, volunteering in your kid's school seems overwhelming. But a few hours over the course of each month can make a huge difference in how your kids feel about school and how effective...

Developing a good relationship with your child's teacher will only benefit your child, you as the parent and the teacher. Maintaining a good relationship through out the school year is vital to...

Ball chairs, or big round exercise balls that someone sits on, are becoming a common sight in classrooms around the country. There are several different ways to make use of ball chairs within your...

Effective teaching and learning depends greatly on the classroom environment and on the behavior management strategies of the teacher. Elementary students respond to structured and preventative...