From Kim and Jeff
How to Incorporate Music Into The Elementary Classroom
As an elementary teacher, it can be overwhelming trying to include music on top of the rest of your curriculum. Even if you have a music teacher at your school, you may be wondering how to incorporate music in the elementary classroom. If so, I want to share some helpful tips that have helped so many other classroom teachers.
5 Research-Based Reading Comprehension Strategies to Use in Your Classroom
"I was born to teach."
Many teachers feel this is their motto, a belief that guides them through their professional experiences. I believe this to be true, but I feel strongly that Robert John Meehan's quote should be more widely held:
5 Things "Specials" Teachers Want You to Know
During my teaching career, I (unfortunately) found that not everyone views music, art, PE, or even library classes as valuable parts of a quality education.
Popular Art Activities for Math Class
Your students will enjoy participating in math class with our art activities for teachers of any grade level, from elementary to high school. Mix numbers with creativity with art activities that your students will love. You'll find lessons for creating counting books, crafts that encourage measuring, geometry printables to color, sculpting activities, and much more! You can use these resources to introduce new concepts or reinforce topics your students have already learned.
Russia's Anti-Gay Bill Ignites International Protests
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by Jennie WoodIn 2013, Russia passed an anti-gay bill that sparked protests worldwide and caused concern for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. (Pictured: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Saint Petersburg, 2009)
During the summer of 2013, Russia's State Duma passed an anti-gay bill with a 436-0 vote.
World Geography Glossary
geography
The study of the physical features of the earth. Includes study of regional formations and their relation to humans.