Articles on Elementary School

How to help kids beat summer boredom

By kprest74

2 comments

It is hard to believe that kids can get bored during summer vacation, but it happens! Here are some simple ideas to entertain kids when you can't jet off to the beach everyday!.. more »

How to Help Your First Grader Get Ready for School

By Select Visions

8 comments

There comes a time in a parent's life that will be the most difficult thing they have ever had to do. Taking your child to First Grade. No matter how many children you have you will always be anxious about their first day. These tips are only ... more »

How to Improve Handwriting Skills

By ***amylaine

16 comments

Even in today's computer driven society handwriting can make or break a first impression. Illegible handwriting can even be embarrassing at times. While writing habits are hard to break, there are exercises that can improve penmanship... more »

How to Make a Ladybug Paperweight

By asksummer

11 comments

Looking for a project for your 1st or And graders for Mother's Day? Want a fun craft for your kids to do during those long summer months? Here is a fun painting activity that is sure to delight the maker and the person who receives it! Who ... more »

How to make a science project.

By momofour

3 comments

With school coming up, I thought this might be a good idea for a science project. It's pretty simple... more »

How to Make an American Flag

By asksummer

7 comments

The 4th of July, September 11th, and Memorial Day are days to celebrate the good of our country and our glorious flag! Why not decorated for the holiday or day of remembrance, with a simple project that you and your kids can enjoy! Creating a ... more »

How to make Learning Sight Words Fun

By dondons

1 comments

Use in your classroom or help your child at home with these 15 fun sight word activities... more »

How to Make Library Paste (glue)

By *Janet Ford

5 comments

Ever get frustrated before or during a project because you don't have any glue? Don't be. Make your own! It's super easy! This is a great way to save money on supplies for homeschool teachers, day care operators, Sunday school teachers... you ... more »

How to Make Math Fun for Kids

By Kurt Schwengel

1 comments

Math can be either a really fun topic to teach—or really boring. Math is the easiest topic to "spice up" for the kids by simply relating it to their life. Here are some tips for spicing up your math curriculum in class... more »

How to make multicolored holiday crayons

By kprest74

3 comments

Parents are always looking for an inexpensive, creative project for the classroom or home, or to contribute to the school holiday party. Here is a dirt cheap, superfun idea that the kids and teachers will love... more »

How to Make Nylon Book Covers in 10 minutes or less!

By mistymq

1 comments

An easy way to individualize your child’s school books this year is to make your own book covers. Nylon is generally carried to make swim suits out of. It can be purchased at fabric stores at discount prices as fall approaches. Buy some in ... more »

How to Maximize Your Back-To-School Budget

By Tonig

5 comments

The lazy days of summer are coming to an end. They are replaced with the yearly routine of buying back-to-school supplies and the stress of shopping and spending. To reduce the financial strain of back-to-school expenses use these eight steps to ... more »

How to not get busted on homework

By Gummygus

1 comments

Oh no! I didn't do my Homework and it's time to go to school! What will I do?!?! I know! I will tell my teacher the dog ate it! .... WRONG!!! Are you kidding me! That will only work if your mom is the teacher!!! What I am about to tell you only ... more »

How to Organize a Classroom Library

By asksummer

5 comments

Have you built up a good collection of books and need a way to organize them that REALLY works? Do you have trouble getting your students to keep your classroom library organized? Ever wish you could find a book WHEN you need it for that special ... more »

How to Organize a Low Cost Elementary School Volunteer Orientation

By FaithAllen

0 comments

Holding a volunteer orientation at the beginning of the school year is a great way to encourage parents to volunteer at an elementary school. In order to get parents to attend the volunteer orientation, you need something to draw them in, but ... more »

How to Pack for a Day of Substitute Teaching

By southernlady

0 comments

If you are just starting out as a substitute teacher, packing your own bag of supplies for the day is advised and benificial. This is what I like to call, my "handy substitute kit." When you substitute teach, especially in grades K-4, ... more »

How to Place Students Into Balanced Classes

By Kurt Schwengel

1 comments

Creating balanced classes is the first step to a successful school year. Imbalanced classes create an undue burden on a teacher. However, there are so many variables that go into balanced classes that you have to create a system. The system I use ... more »

How to plan ahead for a successful school year

By Free indeed!

10 comments

Sending the kids back to school can be a fun but challenging time for both the kids and the parents. The children are excited to be seeing the friends that they left behind in June. Shopping for new clothes and school supplies in anticipation ... more »

How to Play Guess Who in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

0 comments

Guess Who? is one of my favorite board games to play in class with my students. It teaches children the process of elimination and also helps with their verbal and listening skills. It enables shy children to speak out and interact with other ... more »

How to Play Mystery Word in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

0 comments

Mystery Word is a fantastic language arts activity for first graders and kindergarteners. It reinforces phonics and fine motor skills. This is not an independent activity. An adult running the table is ideal, but it's nothing that a 5th grader ... more »

How to Play the "Change Game" - Teach Your Child to Add Coins

By sugaredup

1 comments

Learning the value of money can be difficult. I created this simple game to aide my daughter in adding coins. She had so much fun playing the Coin Game, she didn't realize she was learning at the same time!.. more »

How to Play UNO in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

1 comments

UNO is a great game that students can play in class. It reinforces number and color recognition, taking turns, listening skills, reading and following directions. Once they have played the game a couple of times it can become an independent ... more »

How to Prepare Your 1st Grader for 2nd Grade

By asksummer

11 comments

Article after article has been written to address "getting pre-schoolers ready for that 1st day of school." What about getting the 1st grader off to as good of a start in his or her new grade? As a 12 year veteran having taught grades ... more »

How to Prepare Your 2nd Grader for 3rd Grade

By asksummer

0 comments

Many articles have been written to address "getting pre-schoolers ready for that 1st day of school." What about getting the 2nd grader off to as good of a start in 3rd grade? As a 12-year veteran teaching all of the primary grades, here ... more »

How to prepare your child for a new school teacher

By Sprice

7 comments

Young children can very easily become attached to their preschool or early elementary school teachers. At this age it can be hard for them to understand that beginning the next school year will involve a new teacher. Once you tell them they are ... more »

Check Out All Categories

Elementary School

Articles in Elementary School