Bingo is one of the greatest games you can play with young children. I always play BLACKOUT BINGO, which is when you have to cover up all the squares (as opposed to one row) to win. This ensures that all the children win at the same time. I ... more »
Create a blank mini-book with some clever folding and just one little snip. These books are perfect for students, teachers, kids, crafters, and gift-givers... more »
Being an effective substitute teacher can be difficult, but it can be near impossible without a good sub plan left by the teacher. Sub plans are easy to write and cannot include too much detail. Follow these simple steps while making your sub ... more »
Has your child ever come up to you and said that they needed a science project for the science fair? Here is a great project for them to do and is easy... more »
If you want your students to enjoy writing and not see it as a chore, make it make interesting and fun. Here are a few steps to make new and unique lesson plans centered on creative writing... more »
I would like to describe for you a classroom management technique that has been successful for some teachers. It specifically addresses the very well behaved students in the class. What happens to most perfectly behaved students at the end of ... more »
Did you know that anything you see on your computer can be captured as a screen shot for many uses? Many times you may see a logo or photo that you may want to save but it may be split up into 2 different files or you may want to include the ... more »
I have been taking digital pictures of my students and safely sharing them with parents on the Internet since 1998. There are many photosharing websites that all do roughly the same thing. All of them are no charge to you. These photo sharing ... more »
Most schools only get new playground equipment every hundred years or so--therefore you should choose carefully and wisely--selecting the wrong equipment can result in hours of problem solving on the yard. Here are ways to avoid the headaches... more »
Daisy girl scouts are a great way to introduce your Kindergarten/1st grade daughter to the wonders of scouting. But as younger girls, Daisy scouts requires a greater level of parent participation and coordination. Follow these easy steps to get ... more »
What better way to teach kids their math facts up to 10 than to study bowling? Kids love bowling and it's not that hard to build a mini bowling alley in your classroom. The kids will be truly motivated to learn their math facts and you can also ... more »
Kids love Dinosaurs. I have been teaching a Dinosaur thematic unit in my classroom since 1996. The kids absolutely love this unit. Please refer to my website (listed below) to view the entire unit... more »
If you follow a few simple steps, you'll find that communicating with your child's elementary or middle school teacher can be a pleasant, even collegial, experience... more »
Children are being taught the "theory of evolution" and the "Big Bang theory" in public schools. How do you keep them grounded in the truth of creation when the world is deceiving them with the lies of evolution. Here are some tips that can help... more »
Get ready to meet your new best friend: the cordless listening center! I have been using the listening center for my center time activities for over 10 years. The regular (with cords) listening center is a great tool, but the cordless listening ... more »
Fractions are often forgotten almost as soon as their learned in school, however their use is essential as adults for cooking, teaching children, measuring, and much, much more. When adding and subtracting fractions, the key is to find a ... more »
Parent-teacher conferences can either be a wonderful insight into your child's progress in school or a complete waste of time. These conferences are not called for the parent to talk about the child; the intention is for the teacher to discuss ... more »
The mean of a set of numbers, also called the average, is simply the sum of the numbers divided by the total number of values in the data set... more »
Being a substitute can be trying if you have don't have the right expectations. Remember, you're only temporary. Try to help them love to learn. Here is how... more »
No matter what your feelings are on popularity, chances are that most people have desired it at one time or another. Fortunately, being popular in elementary school doesn't require some of the questionable behavior that is often necessary as ... more »
It's important that a child's shoe fits properly and supports their foot correctly. If your child's feet hurt, it is a sign that their shoes are not right for their feet. Here are some tips on how to buy shoes that will fit your child's foot, ... more »
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