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Learn how to choose classics for first grade homeschooling, like A Thomas Jefferson Education, Charlotte Mason, The Well Trained Mind or Ambleside curriculum.

The Waldorf curriculum, adapted from philosopher Rudolf Steiner's ideas, is designed to appeal to the young child's imagination and love of active learning.

If high school students are struggling to pass Algebra, why is Lebanon, Oregon teaching this concept in first grade?

First grade students are inspired to learn about hibernation and respond to journal prompts during bear-themed winter lesson plans based on the book Bear Snores On.

Many kindergarten and first grade teachers teach apple units and can also use these ideas for Johnny Appleseed Day on September 26 and National Apple Month in October.

Every primary teacher teaches a fall unit. These autumn themed lesson ideas and read aloud suggestions are quick and easy and work well in September and October.

Kindergarten and first grade children find pumpkins naturally interesting so it is a great age for a special fall or October pumpkin unit with crafts, fun books and more!

Scarecrows are a fun part of fall, and kindergarten and first grade children will find a special unit featuring them along with barns and animals to be enjoyable.

Each winter, many primary teachers teach about snow. These quick and easy lesson plan ideas will work well throughout December, January and February.

Each January and February, many primary teachers teach about winter. These quick and easy lesson plan ideas will also work well for the first day of winter in December.

Graduating from Kindergarten is exciting, and teachers should make every effort to focus on the achievement of the children as well as the learning still to come.

A parent's guide to how Waldorf teachers assess whether a child is physically ready to move up from kindergarten and begin the academic work of first grade.

Morning is a busy time in the primary grades! Introduce children to morning jobs and calendar folders to build independence and keep children productively busy so the tea

The Waldorf second-grade curriculum aims to engage the child's imagination while teaching reading, writing, basic math (especially multiplication tables), music, and arts

Researchers at University of Missouri-Columbia have linked depression with poor academic skills in elementary school.

Drawing technique developed by Rudolf Steiner aims to help develop the young child's handwriting, hand-eye coordination, ability to concentrate, and other capacities.

How to use the Language Experience Approach reading strategy, or LEA, with beginning readers to increase elementary students' ability to decode and comprehend text.

Kindergarten and first grade students can act out an Eric Carle story and answer questions about story sequencing in this lesson plan using dramatic movement activities.

Primary school teachers can use pasta to teach students about the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly life cycle stages using this elementary science lesson plan.

Kindergarten and first grade kids can practice counting, learn initials and match uppercase and lowercase letters during these primary Chicka Chicka Boom Boom lessons.

"Cranberry Thanksgiving" by Wende and Harry Devlin and "The Pilgrims' First Thanskgiving" by Ann McGovern are classic Thanksgiving read aloud books for children.

The classic story 'Miss Suzy' lends itself to creative writing and art projects. Kindergarten and first grade students will enjoy this book and these lesson ideas.

The fall book Apple Farmer Annie is a fun starting point for KWL charts, creative writing, art projects and field trips for kindergarten and first grade students.

Children learn about Jewish tradition and practice by crafting Jewish ritual objects with their own hands.

Often students are asked to draw and write about math on standardized tests. Math journals are a great way to get young children in the habit of writing about math.

Engage young children in Halloween excitement, while keeping in mind high academic standards, with Pumpkin Math Centers.

The Waldorf kindergarten acts as a bridge between a child's life at home and the later, more academic years in school.

Waldorf education is worldwide, yet it is not widely understood. The best way to comprehend Waldorf is by explaining how these schools differ from mainstream schools.

Children learn about the smallest units of sound one small step at a time: by listening for sounds that are alike and different, and by blending sounds to make words.

The Girl Scout program helps Daisy Girl Scouts learn how to respect themselves and others. There's more to girl scouting than girl scout cookies; try Daisy Petals.

Jockey Robby Albarado took advantage of a traffic jam that walled in Santa Anita Handicap champion Einstein to pilot Macho Again to the Grade One Stephen Foster title.

Primary students practice reading and writing skills, create artwork, weigh and measure apples, and count apple seeds during an autumn apple-themed unit.

Sunday School Teachers can use this Creation Story Sunday School lesson to share the wonders of God's Creation and His mercy with kindergarten-aged Sunday School classes.

Celebrate the arrival of March and April and motivate elementary school aged writers with writing ideas related to St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Easter and Baseball!

As the last scramble to qualify for the Breeders' Cup World Championships unfolds, Shadwell Stable's female star Lahudood broke Rosinka and a stakes record.

Although 2004 Belmont Stakes champion Birdstone is the stallion of the season, classmates Lion Heart and Smarty Jones are also getting two- and three-year-old winners.

Celebrate May and June and motivate elementary writers with easy ideas for to May Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, End of the School Year, Friends, and Summer Vacation.

Teaching first graders how to write in fun, creative and meaningful ways.

While the U.S. may be attempting to enact No Child Left Behind, Finland has already accomplished this goal. What can the U.S. learn from Finland?

Chapter books are for children who are becoming fluent readers, but who aren't ready for longer novels. Here are guidelines to writing for this age group.

Daisy troop leaders, use these Girl Scout activities to help Girl Scout Daisies earn the Considerate and Caring Daisy petal for their Girl Scout uniforms.

Affirmed has one; A.P. Indy and Dixieland Band have two apiece; Thunder Gulch has one;Storm Cat another; Tiznow has one; and Holy Bull's got one - Derby run offspring.

Take the class store concept a step further to give kids hands-on math practice using money and create a lesson about basic economics.

The Textile Heritage Center, located in Cooleemee, NC, offers engaging, active programs that teach Cooleemee Elementary School students about local history.

The Waldorf third-grade curriculum teaches children how humans have grown food, clothed themselves, and built dwellings through history.

Basic first aid kit checklist to aid the teacher with the more common mishaps, students experience on the playground or in the classroom.

The 2009 Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference tries to bridge the gap between research and real life for people with autism.

Children with autism do not have to forego the summer camp tradition; these three autism summer camps provide a unique experience for those with an ASD.

Effective classroom management tip to implement bathroom rules into the elementary, middle, and high school environment.

Can listening to music or playing an instrument actually make you learn better? Research answers that question.