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Lesson Plans 3
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
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How to Use a Classroom Planner
Tips,strategies and classroom resources to guide the new teacher in keeping an effective but user friendly grading and recording system.
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Oh No, a Pop Quiz! :-): Don't worry grades will not be kept.
All the answers are somewhere on my site.
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Vocab: Modifications
The law requires a school to "modify" curriculum when necessary for a student with disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of under
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Chapter Book Guidelines
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.
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Tough Teacher Vindicated
Would you change students grades if ordered by administration to do so? This teacher refused and lost her job.
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Vocabulary of Aromatherapy H-Z
Like any therapy, Aromatherapy has its own language to discuss Essential oils, Aromas, Fragrances, Perfumes, Reflexology, Solvents, Therapeutic-grade oils and more.
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Tanzanite Gem rarer than Diamonds
Discovered in the 1960's, tanzanite has been called "the gemstone of the 20th Century."
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Choosing and Caring for Koi
Hardy and colourful Koi can beautify any outdoor fish pond. Many species are rare and expensive so choose carefully.
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Teaching Aesop’s Fables
Free online lesson plans for Aesop's Fables.
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Daycare and Children
What is the latest news of the effects of institutionalized childcare? The National Institutes on Health releases it's latest report on the pros - and cons of daycare.
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Poetry for Kids!
The best way to get kids to read and love poetry is to show them how fun it is to write their own poems.
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Michelin Guide 2007: France's Best
Love it or hate it, you can't ignore the Michelin Guide. Its 2007 France edition picks the country's best hotels and restaurants, including 26 with 3 Michelin Stars
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Lesson Plans 4 (Spirals)
The concept of a spiral curriculum has changed the way I teach this year. I suspect thatthe concept will change the way most teachers teach before too much longer. And special needs students will benefit from that.
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The Witches of Zugarramurdi
In the 1600s, this Basque village's population was terrorized by the Inquisition, hysteria and charges of witchcraft. Pierre de Lancre presided over the persecution.
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Using Numbers to Stay Organized
Here's one simple step teachers can take that will make daily paperwork much easier to manage. Being efficient is an important part of being an effective teacher.
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How to Teach Vocabulary Orally
Activities for teaching and reviewing sound-letter correspondences in the English language as part of a language/phonemic awareness program.
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Teaching Vocabulary Orally
Activities for teaching and reviewing sound-letter correspondences in the English language as part of a language/phonemic awareness program.
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Skin Color? It's simply packaging!
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
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The Music Surf is Up!
Looking for some fun songs for your music students? Well, then, you've come to the right place. These sites will offer you some great ideas for putting together a fun filled music lesson that is perfect for kids.
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Arid Zones in The Garden
The third zone in a desert garden is the "arid" zone, one that requires little or no supplemental water after they are established. Read about the "arid" zone, and the pl
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Bela Bartok: Folk Music Collector
Brief biography of Hungarian composer Bela Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.
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Janet Lee Carey
YA novelist Janet Lee Carey talks about what she learned from her fifth-grade teacher, why rewrite requests from editors are good, and how she approaches revisions.
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Music Software Heaven: (for your little angels)
As teachers, we are constantly thinking of ways to treat our students and I would assume that generally means keeping stocked up on "Jolly Ranchers" or the like. But, as we all know, with just a little extra preparation AND perhaps a little "moo-la" too, we can treat our students (and ourselves) to some exciting interactive software. My picks, as of this article, are fun AND educational.
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Summer Lessons for Teachers
What do teachers do during the summer? Would you believe it: they go to school! Well, a lot of them, anyway. And now is about the time each year that much of it gets plan
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Acrylic or Glass?: The dilemma of aquarium materials
I often get questions from aquarists asking me what the best aquarium material is. This is inevitably due to the growing interest of building one's own aquarium.


But, First ...
Despite what some "experts" would have you think, there is only one immutable gardening ‘Rule’. It may have other names in other places, but to me it is the "But, First" rule.
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Easter Art
Easter art activity incorporates arts with social studies and math. Also, the finished Easter Egg is excellent for a bulletin board.
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Busch Whacks Harvick
Kevin Harvick may have won the war of words against Kurt Busch with his little comedy routine he put on in a Friday morning press conference, but Busch has continued to spank Harvick on the race track.
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Clarinet Reeds What To Buy
Choosing the right kind of clarinet reed is important. This article explains the differences between reeds and how to choose the reed that will help you play your best!
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Cute and Funny Quotes
This article is on the light side of the childcare spectrum: the funny things that children say. Very often we are moved to laugh out loud from something they have said.
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Easter Cake For Kids
A simple but adorable Easter cake can be a big hit with the little ones.
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The Jazz Singers
Dianne Reeves brings jazz to the big screen in Good Night And Good Luck - others, though, were there before her.
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Upward: A Christian Sports League
Upward sports leagues are a great alternative to recreational programs for Christian parents. It offers a chance for youth to pray, play, and learn, while having fun!
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