Sep 23, 2009

Kindergarten and First Grade Scarecrow Ideas: Fun Writing Prompts, Creative Ideas and Projects for Farms and Fall

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Sep 22, 2009

Simple October and Fall Classroom Activities: Free and Fun Writing Prompts, Ideas and Creative Projects

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Sep 21, 2009

Kindergarten and First Grade Pumpkin Unit Ideas: Creative Fall Theme Activities for Science, Art and Read Aloud Books

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Sep 16, 2009

Helping Young Children Read and Write at Home: How to Get Children Off to a Good Start With Literacy

By: Jane Kelly

Sep 12, 2009

Learning to Write in School: How Children are Taught Writing Skills in the Early Years

By: Jane Kelly

Sep 2, 2009

Homework in the Early Years: How Families Can Help Young Children Learn at Home

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 31, 2009

Making Math Fun: Keep Math Hands On to Make it More Fun and Interesting.

By: Kathy Myers

Aug 30, 2009

Learning to Write in the Early Years: When are Young Children Taught Writing Skills?

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 27, 2009

Learning Through Play: How Children Learn and What they Learn - Which is More Important?

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 25, 2009

Teaching Children Neat Handwriting: Why Correct Letter Formation is Important

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 23, 2009

How to Read Stories to Children: Bringing a Read-Aloud Story to Life

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 23, 2009

The Early Years Foundation Stage: The New Curriculum for Young Children

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 15, 2009

Project CHILD: Technology Works for Kids: How CHILD Delivers Instruction

By: DeLene Sholes

Aug 11, 2009

Developing Children's Sight Vocabulary: Teaching Whole-Word Recognition for Reading and Spelling

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 4, 2009

Teaching Children Sound-building Skills: The Phonic Approach to Blending and Segmenting Words

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 2, 2009

Multi-sensory Phonics – Teaching the S Sound: Ideas for Introducing Letter S

By: Jane Kelly

Aug 2, 2009

Phonics – What is the New Approach? How Schools Teach Reading and Spelling Using Synthetic Phonics

By: Jane Kelly

Jul 26, 2009

What Should Young Children Read? Choosing Reading Materials for Beginner Readers

By: Jane Kelly

Jul 22, 2009

Increasing Reading Fluency in Beginning Readers: Simple Strategies for Building Reading Confidence in K-3 Students

By: Barbara Abromitis

Jul 10, 2009

Teaching Your Child to Write His or Her Name: How to Help Children Learn to Spell Their First Word

By: Jane Kelly

Jul 9, 2009

When Should a Child Learn to Write? At What Age Should Children be Taught Handwriting?

By: Jane Kelly

Jul 3, 2009

Kindergarten and First Grade Fall Unit Ideas: Simple Autumn Themed Hands-on Activities, Art and Read Aloud Books

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Jul 3, 2009

Effective Vocabulary Strategies for K-8 Students: Learning Words and Concepts to Improve Expression and Comprehension

By: Barbara Abromitis

May 25, 2009

Poetry Themed Bulletin Boards for Primary Kids: Use Classroom Displays to Teach Elementary Students to Write Poems

By: Megan Sheakoski

Apr 28, 2009

Teaching Young Children to Read: How to Teach Early Reading Skills through Picture Books

By: Jane Kelly

Apr 18, 2009

Waldorf School Third Grade Curriculum: Old Testament Stories, Farming, Building, Math, Reading, and Writing

By: Christine Mann

Mar 17, 2009

Free April and Spring Themed Lesson Plan Ideas: Fun, Easy, and Creative Holiday Writing Prompts and Ideas

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Mar 11, 2009

Everyday Mathematics Program: A Successful Mathematics Curriculum

By: Rebecca Hersh

Mar 10, 2009

Waldorf View of Child Development from Ages 0-6: Waldorf School Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Learn by Imitiation

By: Christine Mann

Feb 26, 2009

Waldorf School Second Grade Curriculum: Saints and Animals, Times Tables, Reading, Arts, and Handwork

By: Christine Mann

Feb 1, 2009

Money and Kids in the Elementary Classroom: Teaching Primary Grade Children About Economics

By: Margaret M. Williams

Jan 28, 2009

Waldorf School First Grade Curriculum: Fairy Tales, Math, Physical Learning, & Go-Slow Approach to Reading

By: Christine Mann

Jan 5, 2009

Kindergarten and First Grade Snow Unit Ideas: Simple Themed Activities for Reading, Art and Read Aloud Books

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Jan 5, 2009

Winter Writing Project Ideas for Lesson Plans: Free and Simple Creative Writing Prompts and Activities for Children

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Jan 5, 2009

Kindergarten and First Grade Winter Unit Ideas: Simple Themed Activities for Reading, Art and Read-Aloud Books

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Dec 31, 2008

Helping Children Learn to Read: How Schools and Parents Can Work Together to Facilitate Reading

By: DeLene Sholes

Dec 28, 2008

Developing Oral Language in Primary Classrooms: Children’s Dictation Activities

By: DeLene Sholes

Dec 21, 2008

Motivate Students by Publishing their Work: Publish Individual or Class Books

By: DeLene Sholes

Dec 12, 2008

Form Drawing in the Waldorf School Curriculum: Subject Taught in Grades 1-5 to Promote Writing, Fine Motor Skills

By: Christine Mann

Dec 8, 2008

How to Teach Elementary Kids to Make Predictions: Jan Brett's The Mitten Reading Comprehension Strategy Lesson Plan

By: Megan Sheakoski

Nov 25, 2008

Phonics or Whole Language War: Good Reading Programs Use What Works

By: DeLene Sholes

Nov 4, 2008

Classic Thanksgiving Children's Picture Books: Cranberry Thanksgiving and The Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Oct 4, 2008

How to Teach About Christopher Columbus: Presenting Information About Columbus to Primary Students

By: Renee Carver

Oct 1, 2008

Understanding How Waldorf Education is Unique: Developmental Approach Makes Waldorf Schools Different From Others

By: Claudia M. Lenart

Aug 29, 2008

Kindergarten and First Grade Apple Unit Ideas: Simple Themed Activities for Reading, Art and Read Aloud Books

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Aug 11, 2008

How To Use a Word Wall to Teach Reading Skills: Lesson Ideas to Help Elementary Students Read and Write Better

By: Megan Sheakoski

Jul 29, 2008

Primary Math Standards at a Glance: NCTM's Goals and Expectations for Mathematics Instruction & Learning

By: Margaret M. Williams

Jul 27, 2008

Writer's Workshop for Elementary Kids: Teach Prewriting, Writing, Revising, Editing, and Publishing Skills

By: Megan Sheakoski

Jul 24, 2008

Word Splash Vocabulary Strategy for Primary Kids: Teach Elementary Math, Science and Social Studies Terms

By: Megan Sheakoski

Jul 22, 2008

Waldorf School Kindergarten Curriculum: Play-Based Program Delays Reading and Math Until First Grade

By: Christine Mann

Jul 3, 2008

The Reciprocal Teaching Primary Reading Strategy: Increase Elementary School Students' Comprehension & Decoding Skills

By: Megan Sheakoski

Apr 22, 2008

Language Experience Approach: A Teaching Strategy to Increase Decoding and Reading Comprehension

By: Megan Sheakoski

Mar 10, 2008

Nonfiction Text Features: Teaching Comparisons Using Visualization

By: Mandy Yates

Mar 10, 2008

Independent Reading Verses S.S.R. Differences in Reading Workshop and D.E.A.R.?

By: Mandy Yates

Mar 10, 2008

Basics of Reader's Workshop: Components of a Workshop Approach for Teaching Reading

By: Mandy Yates

Mar 8, 2008

Choosing a 'Just Right' Book: Match Reading Level with the Five Finger Rule or Goldilocks Method

By: Mandy Yates

Mar 8, 2008

Building Students' Vocabulary: Reading Children's Literature Aloud Builds Vocabulary

By: Mandy Yates

Mar 8, 2008

The Basics of Writing Workshop: How to Teach Authentic Writing From The Start

By: Mandy Yates

Mar 6, 2008

Independent Reading Strategies: Book Choice, Program Choices, Time, and Goals for Successful Readers

By: Mandy Yates

Jan 29, 2008

Writing Paragraphs, Art & Science: Framed Paragraphs and Art Activities Motivate Science Learning

By: Candy Carlile

Jan 15, 2008

Teach Children to Write Stories: Teaching Ideas to Motivate Story Writing

By: Candy Carlile

Dec 31, 2007

A Digital Camera in Science Class: Ways to Use Digital Photography in Primary School Science Lessons

By: Candy Carlile

Sep 15, 2007

Teach Primary Science Using Art: Creative Expression Instead of Worksheets in the Science Classroom

By: Candy Carlile

Sep 5, 2007

Teaching Sentence Sense: Help Students Go From Reading Words on Cards To Reading Sentences

By: Candy Carlile

Sep 2, 2007

Teach Science, Literature and Art: Read Aloud Science Books and Creative Expression Equal Classroom Fun

By: Candy Carlile

Aug 11, 2007

Guided Reading Activities: Teaching Guided Reading

By: Estela Kennen

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