Preschool

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 Cross a Street

By stlscientist

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Safety rules to follow for crossing a road... 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 Entertain a Preschooler On a Rainy Day

By brantsbabe

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Young children tend to bounce off the walls when they can't get outside. Rainy days can be a tough time for a preschooler, but I've got some pretty cool ideas for parents to use to entertain their little ones on those rainy afternoons... 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 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 Fun in the Sun With Kids

By AskSummer

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This article is for teachers, parents, babysitter and kids of all ages who might be searching for a few outdoor summer fun activities-when there is no pool or beach! Its hot out there, but you can still enjoy the outdoors with a few helpful ... more »

How to Have Fun Reading to Your Kids - Volume 2

By Sharon Lance

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Reading is one of the best ways to help your children succeed in life. “Charlie Needs A Cloak” by Tomie de Paola is the story of a shepherd named Charlie. He had a cozy house, a big hat, a crook, and a flock of fat sheep. But, soon everyone ... 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 Child Learn to Read

By cowboyqt

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Even as an educator myself, I did not know where to start to teach my own children to read until I took a position as Reading Interventionist for my local school district. There are activities you can do from birth onward that will give your ... more »

How to Help Your Preschooler with Reading and Writing

By Melanierose

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Engaging a child who is in preschool to learn how to read and write can be a difficult task for any parent or caregiver. Here is an activity that can give your preschooler the courage they need to strive!.. more »

How to introduce toddlers to the library

By kprest74

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From a very young age, many children develop a love for reading. Introducing your toddler to your local library gives them a gift they keep for a lifetime. Follow some of these simple tips and they will learn to love books and reading and the ... more »

How to justify TV time with your toddler.

By superdad

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This process will encourage your child to read and help him/her get the most out of the TV. Its nice to turn on a program for your child every once in while and get a little break, but what are they watching? There is a lot of inappropriate ... more »

How to Make a File Folder Game

By SimplySmart

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File folder games are a fun way to encourage learning. They are easy to make and a great way to keep your kids occupied in the waiting room of the doctor's office or while you are making dinner... more »

How to Make a Flannel Story Board

By eHow Education Editor

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Flannel boards are a wonderful and tactile way for your young child to learn shapes, colors and stories. The flannel pieces can be removed over and over again, allowing the child to manipulate her world and improve her fine motor skills. She ... more »

How to Make a Preschool Literacy Bag

By Katelyn Thomas

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When children are learning reading readiness skills, practice at home is pretty important. You can make a preschool literacy bag for children to use at home that reinforces these skills... more »

How to make ice cube popsicles

By Bfastattiffanys

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This is a fun treat for young children. It can be a great science lesson for kids also. They can learn how liquids become solids when the temperature changes... more »

How to Make Milk Glue – A Fun, Kid Project

By SeventhSibling

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Here’s a sticky project to amaze and amuse kids. The glue made from milk will do a fine job holding a paper cut-out onto a paper background, but look upon this project as more of a lesson in what happens when mixing milk with the acidity of vinegar... more »

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