K-12

Critical reading skills are essential for students in high school, as they help students understand literature, problem solving, test taking and homework assignments. Using contextual clues and...

Students gifted with intrapersonal intelligence have a high degree of self-awareness. They are able to evaluate themselves, set goals and reflect in a meaningful manner. It is important to provide...

Finding safe after-school activities for students can be a daunting task for working parents. Fortunately the Department of Education and other government and local agencies provide childcare...

Learning centers, instructional materials and activities collected in a corner or other area of the classroom, are handy ways to provide reinforcement for concepts, offer additional practice or...

Social studies and writing activities blend together easily for all grade levels. Whether you aim to improve the students' writing skills or just give them extra practice, fun social studies...

Preschoolers often will use either hand as well as switch hands often during play and fine motor activities. At this age children need to have many opportunities to practice activities which...

Since the enactment of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in 2001, school districts across the nation have been forced reassess and revamp their curricula to meet its mandates. Consequently, state’s...

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...

English in the lower grades is incorporated into a Language Arts program. The language arts are listening, speaking, reading and writing. Generally, these language arts skills are learned in the...

Psychologist Jean Piaget once said that "dramatic play permits children to fit the reality of the world into their own interests and knowledge. One of the purest forms of symbolic thought...

Many schools have after school programs to engage students in recreational and academic activities. This helps students whose parents work late. They have adult supervision and guidance in...

Whether you want to educate your elementary-school-age students about the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables or simply use the foods in creative craft projects, develop an assortment of...

Zeta Phi Beta is a sorority that is historically black and concentrates on community service and activities for youth. Zeta has chapters around the world, and most chapters concentrate on youth...

ESOL, a professional term for English for Speakers of Other Languages, can be rewarding to teach. Students benefit greatly when teachers provide them the opportunity to engage in interactive...

Life skills have been taught to students with mental and physical disabilities for many years as a way of preparing them to enter the world after school. Life skills also are taught to students of...

Written for children ages 4 through 7, the Miss Spider book series teaches lessons about individuality, friendship and the alphabet. Author David Kirk has gone on to create Little Miss Spider...

Teaching students about African-American history can help shed light on another facet of the American experience. It can also inspire students to seek deeper information about key figures and to...

Activities for children's literature can serve as magnets that attract children's interest during their formative years. These activities help develop lifelong reading habits. Children's...

Fluency is the ability to read text with speed, accuracy and proper expression and it plays a major role in comprehension of the material read. There are activities and strategies that can improve...

Activities for kids in New Hampshire abound, and whether you're vacationing or you live in New Hampshire, you shouldn't have a hard time finding something to do. The state boasts a number of...

The first day of school is an exciting and hectic time for teachers and students. Much of the day can be chaotic, with first-graders crying to go home or high school seniors stressing over...

Science can be taught through activities that are included in the constructivist method. These activities challenge the various ways that students learn and are taught, and allow them to gain...

In the past, corporations used team-building activities to enhance employees' skills. Now educators, coaches and parents are discovering the merits of team-building activities for children. No...

Science mystery activities help engage children in science lessons and demonstrate abstract concepts in a concrete way. These lessons may include chemical reactions, the rotation of the Earth or...

Between the ages of 3 and 5, children develop the ability to compare themselves to others, and this leads to a development of positive or negative self-esteem. By the time a child enters school,...

The digital whiteboard, which is an electronic and computerized device that looks like the standard dry-erase board, can be a powerful tool to bring interactivity into the mathematics classroom....

The Latin American culture is quickly spreading throughout the U.S. With more and more immigrants arriving here, Latin culture is becoming accepted in many parts of our society. Schools, churches...

The Berenstain Bear books teach children about problems that arise during everyday life and ways to solve them. Topics covered in the books can often be used to create teachable moments and extend...

Preparing for the first day of school requires teachers to design creative and engaging activities. The activities should make students feel comfortable and at ease in the classroom. Many younger...

PE, or physical education, is the favorite subject of many students who love the opportunity it gives them to get out of the classroom and do some physical activity. There are a wide range of PE...

While lessons and assignments are essential to a child's education, you should not underestimate the value of fun. Activities and games will help illustrate specific concepts and also teach...

If your child is struggling in language arts while attending middle school, you probably want to figure out some fun ways to improve her studies. Online games and activities that enforce the...

We all have specific ways of learning. For example, some learn best by reading, some by listening and some by watching. These are called learning styles, and we retain knowledge best when we are...

Every child is capable of learning with his own methods and achieving goals in his own manner, says Laura Berk, author of "Childhood Development." Teachers and parents might assume that the...

English as a Second Language (ESL) activities have different characteristics and purposes. For example, a grammar activity given as a worksheet can be successful when it reinforces information for...

Youth activities provide time for young people to blow off steam, bond with friends and even learn curricula in a new way. Whether the activities are for a church or tabernacle youth group, a...

Learn about the science of light. Lesson 5 of 6 teaches you about additive mixing with the primary colors of light. All of the items used in the Guided Discovery Activities are common household...

Learn about the science of light. Lesson 4 of 6 shows you what color a beam of light is. All of the items used in the Guided Discovery Activities are common household items, so you can repeat...

Learn about the science of light. Lesson 3 of 6 is about how the eye can adapt to a wide range of light levels. All of the items used in the Guided Discovery Activities are common household...

Learn about the science of light. Lesson 2 of 6 is about how light levels are perceived by the eye. All of the items used in the Guided Discovery Activities are common household items, so you...

Learn about the science of light. Lesson 1 is about how to “bounce” and “bend” light. All of the items used in the Guided Discovery Activities are common household items, so you can repeat...

Inquiry is a method of teaching science that employs hands-on and critical thinking skills. It enables students to learn about science the way a scientist would. Science inquiry activities are...

Space encompasses a variety of educational topics waiting for exploration by youth. Space-related activities engage the minds of the young participants, allowing them to gain a better...

As young minds develop and technology expands, many elementary schools are incorporating computers in their classrooms. For the average third grader, a computer in the classroom may be exciting...

It's never too early to begin encouraging a better understanding of literature. A number of activities can teach beginning readers how to get the most out of the books they read. These activities...

Planning entertaining Friday activities doesn't mean teachers give up all educational value for the day. Look for activities students will enjoy, while providing educational content. Consider...

Computer activities for children can be artistic, educational and musical. User-friendly and age-appropriate activities can engage a child while he also learns skills beyond the computer. Parents...

There are many ways that students and adults can learn. Knowledge based learning is one of the methods of learning that teachers and education departments employ in order to provide their students...

Preschool is a time of learning and discovery for children. Educators and caretakers seeking to enhance a child's learning experiences need to consider the individual needs of the children, as...

As a new school year begins, it's important to get back into the swing of things. Whether students are new to middle school, new to the area or just new to the class, it's important to wrap up...