Elementary School

How to Prepare Your 1st Grader for 2nd Grade

By asksummer

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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

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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

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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 »

How to prepare your child for kindergarten

By fooshenip

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It's almost that time of year again, when our children return to school. For some, it's their first year. Kindergarten can be a very special time for both parents and child if handled correctly. It might be a little scary for the child whom have ... more »

How to Prepare your Preschooler for Kindergarten

By AutumnLeavz

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The summer has finally come but with this also comes the countdown for the new school year. If this will be your child's first year in Kindergarten, here are some steps to take to be sure they are prepared... more »

How to Promote Early Reading at Home

By Amanda Morin

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Learning how to read is an exciting time in a child's life. Being able to decode the environment around him gives him the freedom to explore new things and imagine new worlds. Though it may seem as if the ability to read comes suddenly, the ... more »

How to Remember if a Month has 31 days

By ChristinaEllis

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This fun and simple trick will help you remember if a month has 30 or 31 days... more »

How to Review Parts of Speech

By Brian Thompson

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Here's a step-by-step lesson in reviewing parts of speech before a big language arts test... more »

How to 's for staying alert

By annie20

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Whether it's a student in class or an adult in church, staying alert or awake can be quite a daunting task. Somethings work sometimes, and others no luck. We try silly things, but the feeling of falling asleep when we need to be alert is known ... more »

How to Save Money When Shopping for School Supplies

By Frugal Inspiration

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With a new school year comes the excitement of new teachers, new classmates and back-to-school shopping. The kids enjoy picking out their new school supplies and new attire, but the parents are feeling an overwhelming burden of annually ... more »

How to Stay Involved as a Busy Parent

By Amanda Formaro

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There are ways that busy parents can stay involved in their children's educational growth. Whether you work outside of the home, run a home office, or take care of other children, you too can be a part of your child's school life that they will ... more »

How to Study Baseball in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Kids love baseball, so why not set up a baseball thematic unit in your classroom? The kids will learn lots of skills such as counting, sorting and classifying, fine and gross motor skills--and learn a lot about our national pastime. Here are some ... more »

How to Study the Pizza Restaurant in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Kids love pizza, so they go bananas when I turn the classroom into a "pizza restaurant" for three weeks! I have been doing a "restaurant" thematic unit in my classroom since 1995. The kids love it and the unit addresses most of the major state ... more »

How to Talk To the Teacher When the Child Has a Problem

By svicinanza

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Often times communicating with your child's teacher can be an arduous task. These few steps can help make the meeting go smoother, while helping you maintain your integrity... more »

How to Teach Christian Character Traits

By tamara chilver

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As our children’s primary mentors, we need to consistently display Christian character traits and surround our children with others who share our values. Harvard and Stanford Universities have reported that the reason a person gets hired for a ... more »

How to Teach First Graders to Sing Rounds

By LesleyBarker

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When singing rounds, there is a real risk that the singers will get lost. But there is also the prospect of the satisfaction that ensues from success. Rounds give children their first taste of harmony. Here is an easy approach to teaching first ... more »

How to Teach Golf in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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One of my students' favorite thematic units during our year together is our Golf Unit. It addresses all standards and the kids have a blast!.. more »

How to Teach Your Child To Read

By Sounique

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If you want your child to read, read to your child. Children learn from example. If they see that you enjoy reading, they will want to read. Children that our read to, are generally better readers themselves... more »

How to Teach Your Child To Love Reading

By oneloved

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Want to instill in your child a love for the written word? Here are practical ways to inspire your little book worm... more »

How to Understand Alabama State Facts and Symbols

By Paul McDaniel

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Alabama is located in the Deep South, in the Heart of Dixie. This article will help you to better understand the key facts and state symbols of Alabama... more »

How to understand earthquake magnitude and intensity ratings

By Jeff S

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When we hear about earthquakes in the news, the report often describes the quake as having a particular seismographic measurement. But, how do the numbers on the seismographic scale translate to the impact an earthquake has on the people and ... more »

How to Understand School Vouchers

By Kurt Schwengel

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I can see both sides of the voucher debate. For those of you who do not know about proposed school vouchers--here it goes. The government would be able to give every family a voucher of roughly $2,500 per child (once they are of school age) to go ... more »

How to Use a Free Website That Teaches Your Child to Read

By coachmac4

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Do you want to do something with your kids or grandkids that is educational and free? Start using this website to encourage your preschoolers and elementary children to read and have a love of reading... more »

How to Use Dice Teaching Math Skills

By annie20

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Something as familiar as dice can be a great aid in teaching different math skills. This hands-on approach is fun for children and an inexpensive way to teach addition, subtraction, and multiplication... more »

How to Use the Listening Center in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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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 »

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