Not all comic books include graphic explosions and scantily clad women. Several educational comic books exist to mix learning with fun.

Sep 2, 2008 - Stephanie Cox

Comic Life is a computer program that allows kids to quickly and easily create comics in the classroom.

Aug 20, 2009 - Joanna Szeto

By using manga - popular translated Japanese comic books - as a classroom resource or workshop topic, teachers can enthuse and involve pupils. Expert help is available

Sep 6, 2008 - Helen McCarthy

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.

Nov 1, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

In this technology age, the newspaper has been pushed aside for more advanced ways to gather information, but it still can be used as a teaching tool.

Feb 11, 2011 - Brenda Gargus

Children learn about other cultures while celebrating holidays. Day of the Dead, Children's Day, May Day and Rara entertain while teaching.

Feb 15, 2011 - Gina Barrett Putt

New teachers can put together a bright and colorful classroom, filled with learning materials, independent activities, and inspiration, without spending a lot of money.

Aug 5, 2009 - Barbara Abromitis

Publishing classroom newsletters and newspapers is an effective tool for getting kids enthused about writing while simultaneously covering a huge number of standards.

Jan 1, 2009 - Chad McPhail

When teaching literature in middle or high school, for the best results teachers should employ more creative methods than assigning essays or reports.

Nov 7, 2010 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Kids Love Comics, a nonprofit organization started by award-winning cartoonists, advocates the use of comic books and graphic novels in schools and libraries.

May 21, 2009 - Michael Jung

Pictures, cartoons and comic strips contain elements that please the eye, relax the body, boost conversation, and stimulate writing production in language lessons.

Oct 10, 2009 - Lucille Lever

Want to incorporate more media and computers into your classroom practice as a teacher? This great free resource will engage your students in their learning

Feb 23, 2011 - Neil Finney

Student classroom activities may require small groups for projects or instruction. Use the following tips to create random or teacher controlled groupings

Aug 19, 2010 - Tammy Andrew

The infant classroom needs lesson plans for the younger infants (6wks - 3 mths) for development and baby exercises. The exercises with baby are fun for all.

Feb 25, 2011 - A. L. Fetherlin

If you teach drama, these activities can help you meet course objectives while providing students with learning opportunities they might actually enjoy.

Sep 21, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

A zine, or mini-magazine is a great way to introduce research in the digital age for a variety of reasons. Here are six.

Jan 8, 2011 - Matthew Holden

Started by Mission Impossible actress Barbara Bain, Screen Actors Guild Foundation BookPALS promotes student literacy with performing artists and classroom games.

Apr 22, 2009 - Michael Jung

Since 2001, students around the world have helped donate over 9 million books to kids through Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare literacy campaign.

Sep 30, 2009 - Michael Jung

New research finds people who read text in hard-to-read fonts retain more information than those who read the same material in easy-to-read fonts.

Jan 15, 2011 - Vanessa Jane

For many teachers and adults, comic books, sometimes called graphic novels, are simple escapism - but comic books offer the opportunity for insight and discussion.

Dec 8, 2007 - Michael Dando