K-12

Teaching social studies is rewarding and important work that encompasses many subjects, including history, geography and government. Effective social studies teachers instill an appreciation in...

When it comes to the subject of math, it seems as if you either hate it or love it. Math is a very technical subject that involves a lot of critical thinking and analysis. A great math teacher can...

America is a mult-cultural nation and it's only fitting and appropriate that you share the experiences of many cultures with your students. In many cases, the lives of minorities have been...

Sadly, with the educational budget cutbacks of this generation, many schools can't afford to teach fire safety like 5 or 10 years ago. That's why it's so important for parents to educate their...

Teaching elementary students practical skills can prepare them for life in the real world, as well as enhance their cognitive problem-solving skills and teach them the science behind everyday...

Teaching today's children about Global Warming and how to stop its acceleration is an obligation we as parents and adults have. Simple steps now can help our children and grandchildren have a...

Children need more than academic instruction from their schools if they are to survive in the real world. Children who learn proper social skills will thrive on the playground and in real-world...

Teaching children with autism can present genuine challenges for instructional models. However, many children with autism learn well with an appropriate and systematic teaching strategy. Children...

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...

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...

Teaching children with autism often requires doing things differently. With math, it is logical to start with the basics. These are important because math builds upon itself, and initial knowledge...

The first opportunity many students have to work in a science lab is in middle school. As a teacher, you should instruct the students in all safety precautions and procedures before they begin any...

Besides being a performing musician, I spent over 30 years teaching in a large school district in an inner-city middle school. I learned a thing or two over the years, some of which I pass on to...

Basic math skills are essential to academic success. The fundamentals (adding, subtracting, multiplication, division and fractions) are truly the foundation for the rest of your child's education...

Reading, writing, and language teachers can use the newspaper as an effective tool for demonstrating the concepts of reading and writing, as well as the structure of the English language. Using...

Basic math can be really hard for some kids. They freeze when they look at the numbers and symbols. For us adults it's simple, for them it's like trying to read a foreign language. There is a...

School is not the safe location that it used to be. Follow these steps to stay safer.

If you're a new or substitute teacher, the idea of standing up in front of your first class can be intimidating. Fortunately, by preparing science lesson plans and getting ready to teach a science...

Knowing how to teach basic math will help you to give your child a edge up in school. You can start basic math principles at the preschool level, kindergarten level or first grade level. If you...

Library science is the study of databases, libraries, printed literature, online information and technologies that support online and offline books, magazines, papers and articles. You can teach...

Pets are a great way to teach children to be responsible. Kids usually love animals and are willing to help at first, but as time goes by, they may get a little lazy. Here are some tips on getting...

Have you been wondering how to teach math? Before your kids ask you what is the sampling distribution of a statistic? And before they start wondering how to calculate accelerated depreciation,...

Dyslexia literally means word difficulty. This word difficulty can take the form of reading comprehension trouble, oral reading, or word recognition problems. There are many programs that can help...

Preparing students to function independently involves teaching them life skills. Incorporating this knowledge into elementary education ensures that students have ample practice before reaching...

In elementary schools, the topic of life cycles is common in beginning science courses. There are several ways to make sure the topic comes across effectively. Combining lectures with activities...

In a multicultural nation, it's important to teach about the history of all people, including African American history, which isn't always present in the history textbooks. Teaching the past can...

Teaching standards based lessons around favorite authors…like Louis Sachar…makes school engaging for students and improves achievement. Books like “Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes” are easily aligned with...

Teach world history from the social context: How does it affect people? Car maker Henry Ford famously said, "History is more or less bunk. It's tradition. We don't want tradition. We want to live...

High school students may know that they want to go to college to become a teacher but may be unsure of what kind of teacher they want to become. They may even know that they want to teach younger...

Adding numbers together is a rather simple concept. 1 + 1 = 2. This is an orderly operation yielding a concrete result. The knowledge of this simple formula, however, is not something we are...

Division can be a very difficult concept for young children. Many times the lessons in school go right over their head, This can lead to frustration and possibly falling behind in class. There are...

It is pretty easy to teach a baby to read. One of my first books was "Snug House, Bug House". I learned to read at the age of two. I still love that book. And you only need a few...

As a mom you can start to prepare your children for school as early as 2 years old, possibly even younger. The earlier you start working with them, the easier it will be for them to start school...

In 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law which requires states to give students in grades 3 to 8 an annual test in reading and math. All students must...

Secondary science teachers teach grades 6 to 12. The total income for a science teacher may be split into income from salary, benefits, paid educational activities and income from a second job or...

Teaching your child math can be like pulling teeth. They resist, cry and generally throw a fit. There are ways to teach elementary math for kids without the hassles and headaches.

It is important for children to have a firm foundation in math in order to succeed in higher-level math and science courses. Although math can sometimes be intimidating for parents, there are...

Go beyond high school math and English literature, and teach today's youth what they really need to know most. Teaching them essential life skills helps prepare them for their transition to...

Teaching students to follow directions can be a challenge for any teacher, whether they educate children or adults. Even the best students can miss a direction or two, so every teacher can find...

The most important thing any student can do to improve his/her chances on ANY test and to ensure success at school is to READ…READ…READ! You can support your child as a reader by helping him/her...

A pacing guide explains not just how long you will be teaching a topic, but also the scope (all the topics) and sequence (the order of the topics) of the topics you will be teaching. Pacing guides...

Dance is an ancient art that has been used for thousands of years as a form of self-expression, religious ritual and demonstration of physical abilities. Learning to dance can help children to...

Children at their earliest ages should learn and realize the importance of education to their lives. However, there are just some kids who try to resist the norm and insist on doing things their...

Teaching students about the five regions of the United States can stretch into an entire unit. There are a variety of approaches that will allow your children to learn about the region and how it...

Whether you're trying to teach preschool English to your own child or a classroom of children, you need a few techniques up your sleeve. Preschool children are just learning about language so you...

Effective teaching and learning means that teachers present information in an effective manner and students are able to understand that information quickly and easily. When teachers are able to...

Art is a form of human expression. For centuries art has been used as a means of communicating emotion and altering one's surroundings. Teaching art can help students find an unexpected medium to...

Being an educator or facilitator in an inner-city environment abroad is similar to working in such an environment in the United States. With an open mind, determination and willingness to learn...

It can be challenging to teach a lesson that works. You plan everything out and then realize that the students are not following you or you are in the middle of the lesson and realize that you...

Children learn by playing games, be it in the classroom or outside after school. First-graders love to play new games as well as old favorites, and are quick to join in a simple game. Educators...