K-12
Bringing Halloween Into The Classroom
- By Teresa Evans
- Published 10/10/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
Halloween provides a wonderful opportunity to motivate kids in the classroom. Halloween activities and Halloween games can be used in different subjects and will get kids performing enthusiastically in math, spelling, writing and reading.
Fun Math Games That Develop Strategic Thinking
- By Teresa Evans
- Published 09/19/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
Math games aren't just for learning about numbers and calculations. Many math games develop strategic thinking skills and problem solving skills. This article outlines two simple games that can be learnt in a minute but kids will want to play for hours.
The Benefits of High School Transcripts
- By Stewart Baker
- Published 09/18/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
While a high school diploma may serve its purpose of getting a job out of school, there are certain benefits that high school transcripts offer. We explore them in this article.
Fake GED Diplomas and Its Uses
- By Stewart Baker
- Published 09/18/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
High school diplomas may not seem terribly important to a young teenager but many realize how many opportunities are missed because they lack one. While fake GED diplomas don't serve as replacements for the real thing in the long term, they do have other uses which we explore in this article.
Four Fun Activities for Kids to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
- By Beth Butler
- Published 09/16/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
The celebration has begun! Hispanich Heritage Month runs September through October. Learn more about this month long celebration and get some cool ideas on ways to celebrate with young children.
Music in our Classrooms Help Children Learn
- By Beth Butler
- Published 09/11/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
Most of us recall some rhythmic chant or catchy song taught to us during our early years that often times was used to help us learn a concept such as the days of the week or the months of the year. There is a reason why our parents and teachers used rhythm and music to help us learn back in those days. Learn some modern facts on why this technique works generation to generation.
7 Ways to Brighten Your Child's School Day
- By Stephanie Foster
- Published 09/10/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
Back to school can be hard on kids as they return to new teachers and new expectations. Help make it a little easier on them.
Let's Be Math Explorers
- By Teresa Evans
- Published 09/5/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
There are many, many benifits to allowing children to be explorers in math. Math games provide the ideal opportunity for children to explore and discover number concepts and other areas of math.
Math Games Make Math Fun
- By Teresa Evans
- Published 08/29/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
Math games are an ideal way to challenge, motivate and switch kids onto math. They are ideal for developing skills and confidence in math. Games can be used in the classroom or at home to practice basic skills, to teach new math skills and to develop new concepts. There are many different types of math games and many require little or no equipment.
Teaching ESL to Children Using ESL Classroom Games
- By Stephen Stocker
- Published 08/28/2008
- K-12
- Unrated
The class time directly after the morning break is good learning time, a good time for the teacher to introduce difficult parts of the program. The last half hour before lunch, however, is a tired, very low energy time, a time when ESL classroom games can help continue student learning.