If you're a teacher, here is a list of ideas and activities for classrooms or other youth groups so students can get to know each other better.
Read about six fun activities to help teach the scientific method in your upper elementary classroom.
Teaching writing to fifth graders doesn't have to be intimidating. This post details exactly how I teach writing in 5th grade.
It's hard to talk to students without making it a lecture. Empower students while you teach them about respect using hands on activities
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
One teacher chose to show her students how to treat others is a truly unforgettable way, and I'll be passing it on to my kids for sure.
FREE printable Symmetry drawing activity for preschool and kindergarten kids. A fun art and math activity in one! Kids will complete the symmetrical pictures by drawing the other half.
Happy teachers mean happy students. Here is a list of ways to build morale, support teacher wellbeing and have fun as a teaching team at school.
Use these 7 continents worksheet pagges to teach elementary age about CONTINENTS for kids. Grab continents book printable!
Paths to Literacy Tracking Activities for Pre-Braille Learners. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments
Sara and Jasmine, aged 15, share their knowledge of 'How to Make a Stencil' for spray paint with other teenagers. Full AccessArt Members Only
Teaching children how to play nicely with others is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed. As educators we will say things like, “be kind” or “treat others the way you want to be treated”, however we need to explicitly teach these skills. We cannot expect for children to know these social ... Read More about Social Story: Playing Nicely
This lesson will focus on writing COMPLETE SENTENCES using subjects and predicates. Writing in complete sentences is the first basic writing lesson every student should learn. Sentence structure is important to help students write in journals, responses to reading, paragraphs, essays, book reports and so much more. It will
Here’s a list of alternative jobs for teachers you’d shine at with those incredible soft skills you’ve been building up for years. The best part? Most of these are jobs you can transition into within 0 - 12 months.
Kindness is an important social skill the plays a huge role in creating a positive learning environment for all. When we have kinder students, kids are better able to work together, share, express differing opinions in respectful ways, and help each other when someone is in need. To help teach a
Teaching wind to preschoolers is important, yet merely discussing the topic isn’t enough. Keep your class engaged by incorporating wind-themed activities. Not only will these activities teach them about the wind, but they can also help develop many other essential skills. Take a look at the wind activities presented below and add them to your ... Read more
Teaching Honesty in the Classroom; character education; classroom community; honesty for kids
Abram and Lot’s shepherds began to argue so much about where their livestock were grazing, Abram decided the best way to resolve this was to move their separate ways.Click to read more… Instead of choosing the best for himself, Abram let Lot choose first. This story can be used to show children that God’s ways ... Read more
Teaching adults and children to sew is fun. Use our guide when you're getting ready to teach someone to sew, full of handy tips and ideas.
Wondering how to teach kids to share their toys when you go to the playground? Try using "The Sharing Ball" technique.
Looking for activities for a civics unit to teach being a good citizen for kids? This blog post has resources and activities you'll love!
Subitizing is the foundation for number sense and mental math. Learn about common mistakes teachers make when teaching subitizing.
Are you looking for a lesson that teaches empathy, compassion and kindness? Check out this amazing activity to instill these traits.
Is your child battling to tie their laces? Here's the easiest method out there for teaching your kids to tie their own shoelaces. Just moments after being taught the method, a keen young man proves how easy it is to imitate these simple instructions. There are not many instructions that a kid can learn on
Developing empathy in children has never been more fun than with this collection of 19 simple empathy activities for kids!
At the end of each novel I teach, I like to have my students participate in some sort of culminating literary analysis project that allows me to assess their
Picasso Faces - Easy Art for Kids. With a printable Picasso drawing guide and face templates, this Picasso art project is made easy for kids and teachers!
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others... it doesn't. So this post is for the mama of one of those "others" (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of
If you think I have the answers here, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I'm far from having any answers.
Discover the perfect All About Me preschool activity designed for young kids! Get a free printable worksheet that's simple, engaging, and ideal for emergent readers. Download now!
Unwanted talking is near the top of the list of teacher frustrations. In this article, learn the actual strategies to finally get rid of it for good.
Find activities and tips on how to build a classroom community, so each student feels welcomed, loved, and comfortable coming to school.
Book reports and summaries are a thing of the past. Engage your middle and high school students with five book report alternatives that will leave them asking for more and, most importantly, building vital reading and analysis skills along the way. 1. Assign one pagers at the end of a novel. One pagers are engaging, allow for creativity, and lead to higher level thinking and analysis. Assigning a one pager is easy and works for any novel. Follow these simple guidelines: • Make it standards base
How can you make money crocheting? Here I talk about how I became a crochet teacher, and give you some suggestions for starting, too!
let students draw themselves on the inside and outsideFun and creative idea to get to know your students and for them to get to know each other!Powerpoint Available.
