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Teaching Children About Input and Output
Add an activity to a discussion about input and output devices by having students bring examples from home that might not be available at school. more...
Creating and routinely using classroom rituals makes it easier for students to know what to expect. more...
Best Often Overlooked Holiday Song for Children
Simple lyrics and an easy melody makes "Here Comes Suzy Snowflake" a fun winter song to sing at circle time or the upcoming holiday concert. more...
Combine creativity and math to help students demonstrate their understanding of a topic by creating a short comic strip sequence to explain a specific concept. more...
Most kids, from elementary to high school, like to color. Combining artistic desires with math review engages students while reinforcing their understanding of math. more...
Classroom rituals and routines allow students to know what to expect and help them be better able to adapt to change in activities during the school day. more...
Creating Project Mission Statements
Students can create a mission statement to explain why they are creating the project and who will benefit from the results. more...
Promoting High School Video Journalism
Teens enjoy using technology and the web. High schools can engage students with current events and journalism by adding a video and online component. more...
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