Teaching Students to Answer Questions
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A simple process can help you enjoy teaching students to answer questions. Yes, it can be challenging. But your students can do it, and with success comes pride. Let’s take…
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Teaching Measurement for Fourth Grade with Activities They’ll Love
Let’s look at some ideas for teaching measurement in fourth grade. First, provide concrete experiences. Second, let kids estimate. Third, measure. Finally, provide supported activities for converting units. (more…)
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Yes, You Can Enjoy Teaching Capitalization Rules
Do you like teaching capitalization rules ? No? Try this! First, teach the big capitalization rule. Then spend some time with each little rule. Engage your students with thumbs-up and…
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Teaching Dialogue with Comic Strips – It’s Fun!
Enjoy teaching dialogue with comic strips! No need for boring worksheets. The kids (and the teacher) will have fun while learning this important language skill. (more…)
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Teaching Biography Genre Study – Sensational Ideas for You
Teaching a biography genre study? Check out these ideas. No more boring book reports. Instead, bring biographies to life! Create an inviting learning center where students explore short biographies. Help kids select…
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Teaching Historical Fiction? Unlock Reading-Writing Connections
Teaching historical fiction? Launch your genre study with short, age-appropriate reading passages. Analyze and discuss characters, settings, dialogue, language, and plot. Then ask kids to write their own stories using…
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Teaching Realistic Fiction – Genre Study That’s Proven with Kids
Teaching realistic fiction genre study? Take three steps. (1) Start with the elements. (2) Read short stories. This gets kids hooked! (3) Ask them to write their own narrative pieces. (more…)
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Teaching Mythology – Genre Study with Fascinating Greek Myths
Teaching mythology genre studies? Elementary and middle school students just can’t get enough of it. Why? Magnificent monsters. Superhuman strength. Incredible acts. Rev up your Greek myth unit with these…
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9 Easy Ways to Boost Achievement When Teaching Fables
Who doesn’t enjoy teaching fables? Kids [and their teachers] love these short, entertaining stories. You can also use fables to teach the standards. They’re great for summarizing, theme, and even that pesky multimedia…
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Teaching Scientific Method + How It Fits with New Practices
Teaching scientific method involves a set of steps. Traditionally, these steps were taught as a rather rigid process. Today, however, teachers employ a larger, more flexible set of science practices.…
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Teaching Cells – Simple Plant and Animal Organelles for Kids
Enjoy teaching cells for kids! An introduction to plant and animal cell organelles helps elementary students understand processes like photosynthesis. (more…)
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3 Fun and Instructive Activities for Pi Day
Try three great activities for Pi Day. You’ll enjoy teaching this elusive number (3.14…) on March 14 (3/14) in your upper elementary classroom. (more…)
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