Elementary School

How to Make Sure Your Kids Get a Good Night's Sleep

By David Sarokin

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It's important that growing children get a good sleep at night, especially during the school year. Most children need more sleep than adults, and two-thirds of kids have frequent sleep problems. Here's how to get them into good sleep habits... more »

How to make Traditional Play Dough

By painthorse42

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There are numerous recipes for making homemade play dough. This is just one of many!.. more »

How to Maximize Your Back-To-School Budget

By Tonig

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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

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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

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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

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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 Organize a School Fundraiser

By *Julie Mayfield

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Are you in charge of raising money for your elementary, middle, or high school? Stumped about how to begin? Follow these steps to organize a school fundraiser... more »

How to Pack for a Day of Substitute Teaching

By Amber Dillon

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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 Pack Your Child's School Lunch

By kprest74

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Providing a school lunch for your child may sound like an easy task, but if you have ever been scrambling to shove a sandwich in a bag for your child at 7am, you know it takes some planning. Here are some pointers on keeping school lunch healthy ... more »

How to Place Students Into Balanced Classes

By Kurt Schwengel

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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!

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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

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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

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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 UNO in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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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 Practice Better on the Piano

By pianistic

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Do you practice for 2 hours but don't see the results? Do you feel as though you are not making much progress in your playing? These tips will help you practice better and get better on the piano... more »

How to Prep Your Classroom for the First Day of School

By Kurt Schwengel

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Prepping your classroom for the first day of school can take up to several days, especially if you have had to switch classrooms. Follow these tips to make it a bit easier... more »

How to Prepare a Child for Kindergarten

By Amy Witthohn

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If you or your child are nervous about starting kindergarten I have some tips to make it easier on you both... more »

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 Promote Early Reading at Home

By Amanda Morin 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 Pursue a New Career in Teaching

By kprest74

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Teaching is an extremely satisfying, albeit challenging career choice. If you have decided to pursue a career in the field of Education, there is a lot of information out there, as well as many different requirements depending on your state of ... more »

How to put words in alphabetical order

By SchoolOfLife

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Now you know your ABC's! But can you put words into alphabetical order?.. more »

How to really get involved with your child’s school

By Crissleigh

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Even though I am the first to admit I am a little late I have gotten involved with my sons school, last year I joined the PTO and the Party committee they have. I have always sent in snacks and things that were needed or help sell for the fund ... more »

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