Kindergarten

How to Assess a Child's Math Level

By Kurt Schwengel

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It's always a good idea to assess a child's math level at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Here is an easy way to assess it... more »

How to Assess a Child's Reading Level

By Kurt Schwengel

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Assessing a child's early reading ability at the beginning, middle and end of the school year is not very difficult. Here is a quick point system test that you can use to assess a child's reading ability... more »

How to Back to School Shop for an Elementary School Student

By Kurt Schwengel

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Back-to-School shopping can be daunting—use these tips to make it a lot easier... more »

How to Clean Your Classroom for Summer

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been a classroom teacher since 1996, so I should know how to prepare a classroom for Summer vacation or Summer school by now. Some of these tips might seem obvious, but they might not all occur to you... more »

How to Communicate With Parents of Students

By Kurt Schwengel

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Communicating with the parents of your students can either be viewed as a burden or an opportunity to head off problems. The problem is that communicating with parents can be very time consuming, especially in person. I started teaching in 1996 ... more »

How to Create a Fun Open House

By Kurt Schwengel

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Typically speaking, most Open House evenings consist of inviting parents to the classroom and having them look at their children's work. However, you should consider that Open House is one of the only nights of the year when you have all of the ... more »

How to Cross a Street

By stlscientist

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Safety rules to follow for crossing a road... more »

How to Decide on a Homework Policy

By Kurt Schwengel

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Question: What is the opposite of "reading for pleasure?" The answer is: "homework." What better way to ensure that kids learn to hate reading than to force them to read books that don't interest them at the end of a busy day? Is this supposed to ... more »

How to Demonstrate How Water Bends Light

By Kurt Schwengel

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This is a great experiment to show kids how water bends light through what they see. It will explain to them why pools look more shallow than they are—and why legs look short and fat underwater. This is a great experiment because it's something ... more »

How to Demonstrate the Way a Siphon Works

By Kurt Schwengel

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Kids love watching siphons work—and this experiment shows them how they work. Here is how to demonstrate the workings of a syphon... more »

How to Do a Name Art Project

By Kurt Schwengel

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A name art project is a great first day- or first week-project to do with your new students. It is a fun fine motor exercise and looks great up on the wall. Here is what to do... more »

How to Do Atmospheric Pressure Science

By Kurt Schwengel

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This is cool experiment that the kids can participate in during class and also replicate at home. It teaches them about atmospheric pressure and the flow of water... more »

How to Do the Bubbles Experiment in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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This is a really fun experiment that the kids love! It teaches them about water pressure, bubbles and water displacement. It also allows them to take part in the experiment and possibly recreate it at home with their parents... more »

How to Do the Ice on a Lid Experiment

By Kurt Schwengel

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This is an interesting experiment to demonstrate to children how there is moisture (water) in the air everywhere... more »

How to Do the Paper in the Cup Experiment in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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This is a fun experiment that the kids can easily replicate at home. You can also call it a magic trick if you like. It is very simple, but a necessary lesson to move onto other experiments that include water... more »

How to Enjoy Reading with Your Children

By BC Doan

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We are all-adults and children-into having the newest gadgets. Whether it is cell phones for adults, or Nintendo games for children, we have the urge to catch up with technology. However, the simple act of reading a book can bring as much ... more »

How to Find Peanut Free Birthday Treats for School

By wordwhirler

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School age children love to celebrate their birthdays by bringing in birthday treats to share with their classmates at school. The time honored tradition of birthday treat sharing has taken a slight turn in today's school systems as there is a ... more »

How to Find Peanut Free Snacks for School

By wordwhirler

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Educators know that children learn best when they are not distracted by hunger. For this reason, many elementary school teachers take a break in the day to allow the students to refuel with a snack. Sometimes the snacks are brought in ... more »

How to Get Help with Homework Online

By JMKnudson

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The internet is a great tool for helping with homework. If your child is struggling with a certain subject, or is stumped by a particular problem, there are plenty of sites that offer help with math, reading, science and more, right at your ... more »

How to Get Ready For Another School Year

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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As another school year approaches, our thoughts instantly turn to the children and getting them ready. This is an awesome and stressful time for the parents as well as the child. (Notice I said “parents”, not “mother”.) There are so many things ... more »

How to get your preschooler ready for their first day of school.

By thesquirrelymom

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If your child is a bit nervous about starting school, here are some ideas on helping them get ready to go... more »

How to Have a Great First Day of School

By Kurt Schwengel

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It is of monumental importance that you have a successful first day of school; it can set the tone for the rest of the year. Here are some tips that I have found to work... more »

How to Help Your Child Learn To Read

By Walkaboutangel

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Whether you want to help your child get a head start on reading or your child is not succeeding at reading in school, there is a great deal that you can do to help with the process. Reading is one of the most important skills your child will ... more »

How to Help Your First Grader Get Ready for School

By Select Visions

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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 Help Your Kids Fit In at a New School

By alienangel555

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It can be very hard for a child to enter a new school. They may be afraid they will not make friends or that the teachers will not like them. There are some things that will help ease the transition. I have listed a few ideas below... more »

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