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Helping Your Students Become Great Scientists
Jennifer Sinsel, elementary science teacher and Lesson Planet guide, maintain...
Read MoreLearning About Coins in the Elementary Classroom
Teaching children about money (e.g. the different denominations, the value of...
Read MorePaint Walking in Preschool
Give your preschoolers a new sensory experience with this fun exercise from T...
Read MoreTips for Organizing Art Supplies
In a classroom of twenty-five plus students, organization is imperative for s...
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All Aboard! Back-to-School Train Bulletin Board...
Photo Source: Classroom Displays & Bulletin Board Wondering how to welc...
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Ancient History Blends with Art in These Cave S...
Expose your students to ancient cave paintings with these great projects fro...
Read MoreOctopus: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series
Pining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy octopus craft to w...
Read MoreJellyfish: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series
Pining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy jellyfish craft to...
Read MoreStar Fish: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series
Pining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy star fish craft to...
Read MoreOyster: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series
Pining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy oyster craft to wo...
Read MoreFish: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series
Pining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy fish craft to work...
Read MoreCrab: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series
Pining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy crab craft to work...
Read MoreUsing Hand Prints to Make Chickens
Every teacher knows that students love getting their hands dirty during craft...
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An A-Peel-ing Bunch! Apple Themed Back-to-Schoo...
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Classroom Helpers Colorful Crayons Classroom Ma...
Photo Source: www.teachingheart.net Students enjoy when you provide them wi...
Read MoreCelebrate Student Accomplishment with A Graduat...
Soon the school year will come to an end and your students will be 'graduatin...
Read MoreFather's Day Grill Apron
Help dad become a grillin' machine with this great Father's Day craft provide...
Read MorePhoto Puzzle Gift for Father's Day
If you haven't found a Father's Day gift you like, here is a great suggestion...
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Reaching New Heights with Fractions - Math Bull...
Photo Source: www.izzyshare.com | Betsy McKnight Generally, children are in...
Read MoreHugs & Kisses for Father's Day
While the holiday will most likely come around after school has let out for t...
Read MoreFun Jet Pack Craft for Kids!
Whether you're looking for a unique prop to use in your pretend play corner o...
Read MoreCraft Stick Puppets
Looking for a unique, story-time prop, try Helen Rawlinson's craft stick pupp...
Read MoreExploring the Mixture of Cornstarch and Water
It's no secret that children are attracted to messes! Here is a great activit...
Read MoreExploring the World from Your Classroom
Whether on safari or in the classroom, Jolanthe of Homeschool Creations provi...
Read MoreThe Science of Sound
It can be difficult for young students to grasp the concept of sound waves. J...
Read MorePainting with Fly Swatters
This activity is not for the faint-hearted! It's messy and requires lots of s...
Read MoreArt & Physics: When Two Worlds Collide...
This activity takes a bit of work to set up, but the results are phenomenal! ...
Read MoreMath with Sweet Treats
While children may not understand math, they certainly understand food. Heath...
Read MoreAn Art Project That's Alive!
Art teacher and creator of the blog Teach Kids Art, provides a brilliant craf...
Read MorePunctuating Dialogue
Punctuation, while critical to both writing and reading, can be a difficult t...
Read MoreFun with the U.S. Census
Students are more likely to engage in the lesson when you make it relevant to...
Read MoreA Twist on the Matching Game
Now that Easter has come and gone, you're probably left with plenty of suppli...
Read MoreGuidelines for Project-Based Learning
While far from a new concept, some teachers are changing their approach to cl...
Read MorePasta: An Inexpensive Art Tool
For most teachers, gathering materials for craft time doesn't include a trip ...
Read MoreCreating Little Investigators
Jennifer Sinsel, contributor to Lesson Planet and elementary math/science tea...
Read MoreWreaths From Leftover Jelly Beans
Too many jelly beans left over from Easter? Here is a great craft that will p...
Read MoreIntroducing New Math Concepts
Math can be especially complicated as one skill builds onto another. This mea...
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