activity programs in education

This book extends the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder beyond the pages of the "Little house" books by using seldom-seen family photographs, maps, original manuscript pages, quotes and artifacts as the basis for hands-on classroom activities.

A guide to creating self-driven projects for gifted students.

Presents practical strategies and activities that addresses the issues faced by classroom teachers, supervisors, and principals on a daily basis such as leadership, mentoring, developing professional portfolios, and providing positive learning groups.

Presents practical strategies and activities that addresses the issues faced by classroom teachers, supervisors, and principals on a daily basis such as leadership, mentoring, developing professional portfolios, and providing positive learning groups.

Bringing the school day to a peaceful end enhances learning and reaffirms classroom community. Gather with your class for a 5- or 10-minute activity before dismissal and you'll all leave school feeling encouraged and competent. This book contains 50 easy-to-do activities for the end of the day: songs and chants, individual reflection questions, energetic cheers, silent cheers, quick partner and group chats, team or class challenges, quiet think time, and more. Use the activities as written or make them your own by adapting them to fit your students' mood or developmental needs.

Activities for teaching literature based reading, writing, and thinking.

"Takes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating science, social studies, math, language arts, world languages, and more in 40 hands-on activities that promote kids' critical thinking and engaged interest in the world they live in. Designed for teachers, parents, or homeschoolers searching for new ways to motivate students aged 9--12, this illustrated resource provides a short mini-lesson for each activity, giving educational background information, related lingo, a materials list, step-by-step directions, and guidance for extending the activity"--Provided by publisher.

Provides strategies for both elementary and secondary school teachers on reaching learners of different skill levels and abilities in an inclusive classroom.