K-12

With all the budget cuts, family budget cuts and push for higher test scores, teachers are feeling pressured to spend their own money for classroom success. However, there are a few simple tricks...

There’s no better way to tell someone that you’re thankful for him/her than to make that person a card using leaf rubbings. This card project is easy to do, perfect for kids (or adults who feel...

Tired of seeing things at the mall 50% off and not knowing what that means? Heres how I translate percents into real numbers...read along now!

I have spent most of my school life figuring out ways do less work and cut corners. But of course, everyone wants to pass their classes, right?! Right. So I have put this article together to show...

Paraprofessionals are educational professionals who work with students to help them learn better. Another name for a paraprofessional is a teacher's aide. Working with a paraprofessional can help...

You and I... Me and you... She and I... Me and her... How do we know when to use "I", or when to use "me"? Here's the trick. It's easy, and almost impossible to forget.

Social studies is a subject that encompasses history, economics and lessons about government. Social studies helps children learn how to read a text closely as well as how to form opinions about a...

Whether your child already knows how to read or is just beginning to learn, it is never too late to help your child along to become enthusiastic about reading. The earlier you encourage your...

When you give a book to a young child you're potentially sentencing the parent to hours of torture. How? It's the parents that truly suffer the agony of a bad kid's book when they're forced to...

Fractions can be a very confusing part of math. Luckily, dividing fractions is pretty easy. Read on, and I'll tell you how.

This is the news! Start your school day off every morning with a news broadcast that dishes out the latest school information. School activities, the lunch menu and special events are just some of...

Thanksgiving is a true American holiday that should be included in every Kindergarten class. There is no better way to celebrate sharing and tradition than having a Thanksgiving feast in the...

I've been a teacher for over 10 years and I have learned a great deal along the way. Here are some tips on how you can become a successful teacher.

Secondary school students often become more preoccupied with grooming their hair, nails and overall personal hygiene. Consequently, secondary schools emphasize the importance of students learning...

Whether it's writing a play, learning to paint or attending a dance recital, grants are available for creative arts for youth. Such grants are available from local, regional and national funding...

Nearly all articles and newscasts covering the best way to stay healthy mention hand washing. When students wash their hands frequently and correctly, they destroy the bacteria that cause colds,...

An edible model brain can be constructed through the use of gum paste. Gum paste is a pliable dough used to create cake decorations. You can form the gum paste in the same way you would clay or...

In the 1st grade, teachers spend a lot of time introducing many brand new concepts--in reading, writing, spelling and mathematics--to their students. When winter rolls around, students are usually...

The critical lens essay is known for its part in the English category of the Regent Exam. This exam is an assessment of a student's ability to perform an extensive range of reading, critical...

Having a child receive the diagnosis of autism can be devastating. By gathering information and knowing what treatment options are available, it is possible for parents to come up with the best...

Many students, especially students with special needs, lag behind when it comes to mathematical concepts. Teachers must do everything they can to close this achievement gap. Creativity and...

Optical lenses are measured in power called Diopter. The power of a lens magnification can be measured on a piece of optical equipment called a lensometer. Most basic magnifying lenses are...

Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often struggle in social situations. They miss social cues, act impulsively and don't understand the effects of their behavior. While...

English is both out loud communication and written communication. To test for English, you must test written comprehension, writing ability, spoken comprehension and speaking ability. Successful...

Bach Flower Remedies (also called Flower Essences) are tinctures made from flowers and a water/alcohol mixture. Some people believe these tinctures help them balance their emotions. Each flower...

Counting by 10s is a skill that becomes automatic, and it can therefore be hard to teach someone else how to do it. Just remember the quick trick of adding a zero, and you and your student should...

Popularized by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, teachers recognize that each student is gifted in some respect. While teachers should allow students to learn using all learning...

A grade-point average (GPA) is the average numerical grade a student has earned for each class he has taken. An elementary school GPA differs from a high school or college GPA because in high...

An average is a single number used to describe an entire set of numbers. Since a single number can't fully describe a set of several numbers, several definitions of average have arisen to describe...

Any introductory cooking class should begin with a lesson on identifying parts of a standard kitchen stove. Explain to students that their goal should be to cook safely, which requires knowing how...

Timeline graphs show events or changes to data that occur between two or more specific points of time. They are useful for history documentation, and are featured in many school textbooks. A...

Sometimes taking your science project to the next level not only gets you an "A" but also gives your whole class dessert. With a few simple steps, you can create a fun science project that...

Earth has three climate zones: polar, tropical and temperate. The temperature of these areas is determined by the latitude on which they are located. Each zone extends through 30 degrees latitude....

DNA is an exciting topic and lots of fun to learn about in science class. The scientific name is deoxyribonucleic acid. This molecule is fragile, small and found within the nucleus of cells. The...

Gross and fine motor skills are actions that involve the movement of muscles. Gross motor skills include larger movements like those of the arms, legs or body. Fine motor skills refer to the...

Preschoolers love the fresh air and active play that is possible on a playground. Outdoor play areas allow young kids to stretch their legs and improve their motor skills through a variety of play...

Excitement runs high while attention spans are shrinking on the day before winter break. The excitement of the upcoming winter break causes most kids to lose focus. Planning educational activities...

Math fractions can be especially difficult to learn in elementary school. For parents, sometimes it is hard to remember back to when they did fractions. The Internet can help parents help their...

Autism is a developmental disorder that causes a person to interact with people and their environment in different ways. People with autism often exhibit behaviors that are inappropriate within...

The 24-hour clock is the standard time-telling system in many countries and organizations, including the United States Armed Forces and most South American countries. However, because of the...

Now that students are back in school, many will find that they suffer from test anxiety in various forms and at varying levels. This can be caused by having poor study skills and study habits....

The letter Y is one of the easiest letters to teach. Young children are eager to learn and fun to teach. You do not need a special degree in education in order to teach letter recognition at...

Fractions, whether or not you want to admit it, are a very important basic in mathematics. If you think of education like a building - you have to have a foundation to go up - fractions are part...

Create a magical event for your family, friends or classmates. A Fairy Tale Readers’ Theater Story Time is theater without memorized scripts, a complete stage set or costumes. Readers’ Theater may...

Do you have a struggling learner who isn’t reading? Does the learner cry when it’s time to do paperwork? Has the child been labeled ADD, ADHD, or Autistic? I have written an article in the...

Whether you want to teach a unit on acting or use theater activities in the classroom. Acting classes can offer a number of activities that help teach many useful skills to young children. An...

If for some reason you failed to complete high school due to pregnancy, needing to get a job early or just loosing your way, getting your G.E.D. online is a great option. Your G.E.D. is a high...

While reading carries many of its own rewards, some children need an extra incentive to read books. Consider adopting a reward system to encourage your child to read more.

Teaching children about drugs helps to ensure your child will make an educated decision if he is confronted about using drugs or drinking alcohol. Many schools include alcohol and drug education...

Teaching in a juvenile correction facility is not for everyone. Juvenile correction facilities do not have summer holidays and winter breaks, so prospective teachers need to be aware that their...