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St. Patrick's Day Creative Writing Prompts Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Are you looking for St. Patrick's Day creative writing prompts for your elementary students? Use this list to help you create poems, stories, letters or more.
The Grouchy Ladybug:Telling Time Lesson Plan Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Looking for a easy math lesson for your primary students? Learn how to teach telling time with the Grouchy Ladybug book.
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #7: Required Materials and Equipment Video Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Required materials and equipment for lesson plans can vary greatly, but using different tools will keep lessons interesting and engaging for students. Watch this About.com video for tips on using m...
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #6: Independent Practice Video Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Independent practice is the part of the lesson plan where students use the new information and apply it without the teacher's guidance. Watch this video from About.com to learn some ways to use ind...
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #8: Assessment and Follow-Up Video Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Assessment and follow-up is the final step of the lesson plan and gives you an opportunity to evaluate your students' understanding. Watch this About.com video to learn more about assessments for y...
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #4: Guided Practice Video Created: Friday, May 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
The fourth step of lesson planning is guided practice and that's where students use and practice the knowledge that they learned. Watch this how-to video from About.com to tips for writing this par...
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #5: Closure Video Created: Friday, May 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Writing a lesson plan with a closure can be much easier than you may think. Watch this how-to video from About.com to see tips for successfully wrapping up the lesson.
Behavior Management Tips and Techniques Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Discover a collection of behavior management tips and ideas that will help motivate good behavior from your elementary school students. Learn ideas such as; pick a stick, morning message, traffic c...
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #3: Direct Instruction Video Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Direct instruction is the core of all lesson plans. Watch this video from About.com for tips on different methods of providing direct instruction that will engage students within a range of learnin...
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #2: Anticipatory Sets Video Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Writing out an anticipatory set helps to give context to the overall lesson plan. Watch this how-to video from About.com to see helpful tips for creating this important part of the plan.
How to Write Lesson Plan Step #1: Objectives and Goals Video Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The first step in lesson planning is writing objectives and goals, which will set the tone and pace for the entire lesson. Watch this how-to video from About.com to see tips for coming up with thes...
How to Use a Behavior Contract in the Classroom Video Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Many teachers and parents use behavior contracts to keep kids on track to creating good habits. Watch this how-to video from About.com to see tips for implementing a behavior contract.
End of the School Year Projects and Activities Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Wrap up the end of the school year with a few fun projects and activities your students will remember. This collection of ideas will help keep your students motivated to learn up until the very las...
How to Promote Student Growth Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Discover ways a professional educator can promote student growth in the elementary education classroom. Learn tips, techniques and suggestions that will help your students succeed in school.
Memorial Day Activities for an Elementary Classroom Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Discover a variety of Memorial Day activities for your elementary school class. Ideas include poems, crafts, books, quizzes and much more.
What is a Lesson Plan Template? Video Created: Friday, May 11, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Lesson plan templates will help you stay organized and prepare for your classes. Watch this video from About.com to learn more about lesson plans and creating templates with this helpful structure.
What Is an 8-Step Lesson Plan? Video Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Basic 8-step lesson plans are a staple in education, and can be easier to put together than you may think. Watch this video from About.com to learn what it consists of and how to make one.
Money Can Go Along Way! - Reader Reviews What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom? Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.
Nutrition Lesson - A Thematic Unit Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
This nutrition lesson and unit is designed to last a week. The unit will explore key concepts and activities on the food groups, food pyramid (food plate), creating balanced meals and much more.
Children's Book Week Activities Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Celebrate Children's Book Week with this collection of activities and ideas for your elementary school classroom.
Teacher Appreciation Week Activities and Ideas Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate and give thanks to our teachers. In honor of these wonderful educators, learn about a few fun activities that you can do with your elementary school...
Mother's Day Activities and Ideas Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Discover a collection of Mother's Day activities to help you celebrate with your students. Learn fun facts, songs, crafts, games, cards and more.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Definition of what and when National Teacher Appreciation Week is.
Money for Classroom - Reader Reviews What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom? Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.
Contact the About.com Elementary Education Guide Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Elementary Education Guide.
Talking Chips Strategy Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Description of the teaching term talking chips strategy.
Harold and the Purple Crayon Lesson Plan Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
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Write a Review: What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom?> Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.
What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom? Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.
Write a Review: What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom?> Created: Monday, March 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.
What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom? Created: Monday, March 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.
An iPad!!! - Reader Reviews What Would You do with $1,000 for Your Classroom? Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What would you do with $1,000 for your classroom? Would you buy an iPad? Purchase books? Share you ideas with other elementary educators.

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