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Primary School

Welcome to Primary School! The first stop for parents or educators seeking information on teaching, parenting and learning about children in grades PreK-6.

Join us for expert advice and information on elementary lesson planning, teaching strategies, classroom management, curriculum and supplies, parent-teacher communication, field trip planning, tutoring, summer school, technology and much more.

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Latest articles in Primary School

 Fun Activities to Celebrate the 100th Day of School

Celebrate the 100th day of school with a 100 piece snack mix, a 100 things collection, 100 tasks, counting, a 100 writing prompt and a 100 square quilt.

Jan 31, 2012 – Megan Sheakoski

Oh, the Places You'll Go! Goal Setting Lesson Plan

Use Dr. Seuss' beloved book to teach elementary school students how to set goals and determine the steps needed to accomplish them.

Dec 31, 2011 – Megan Sheakoski

Planning a Successful Class Field Trip

Organization is the key to planning a school field trip. Taking a step by step approach to the process helps to make the event run smoothly from the start.

Nov 30, 2011 – Megan Sheakoski

Enrich Those 3rd Graders With Some Must-Think Math Problems

Rote learning is needed to establish certain fundamentals, but creative problem strategies are essential to making kids overall solid students.

Nov 10, 2011 – Joe Pagano

Cosmos Flower Lesson Plan Ideas for Elementary School Students

Use these fun activity ideas to create a unit study on the plant known as the cosmos or adapt for another type of flower.

Nov 9, 2011 – Angela Kleinow

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