2) Make funny examples or practice sentences. I think it is totally worth the effort to write your own practice sentences for grammar. Sometimes if I’m on top of things enough to be working on lesson plans in advance, I call a rotating list of students over to my computer to ask if ...
This will give them a better understanding of why they need to learn what you're teaching. If they're constantly asking you why they need to learn something and you're always answering with “because,” you will soon lose credibility. Instead, try giving them a real answer such as, "Y...
Technology is a great way to make learning fun. Research has shown that using technology in the classroom can increase student learning and engagement. While using overhead projectors and tabletop computers can still facilitate student interest, they just may become a thing of the past. Smartphones...
If your child is younger and you are now teaching it how to count, how to measure stuff, or even if you are on the topic of fractions, cooking time can be made aneducational resource. For example, have your child count the cups of ingredients, the needed utensils for the family, the ...
As a teacher, it is your job to make learning fun and engaging for your students. This can be a challenge, especially when you are teaching the same material year after year. But don’t worry, we have five creative ways for you to make learning more fun and engaging!
Shapes and geometry… two of my favorite math units to teach. There are so many creative ways to teach about shapes, and let’s face it, it’s a whole lot more FUN than teaching primary students to decompose, regroup, and subtract across zeros! Read on for lesson ideas and see how ...
7 Ways to Make Science Fun for Your Kids Science is one of the most important subjects that students and pupils will face in school. However, it can be complicated and boring for children, which can affect their interest in it. This is why you should mak
Inside: Teaching writing online is challenging. This post outlines simple strategies to make it more efficient, effective, and engaging. Overwhelming.That’s the first thought that comes to mind when I think about teaching writing online. When it comes to grading essays, I’m sure we can all...
The other 90% need a little more help. Here are six ideas to make your typing lessons fun and effective: Keyboarding Drill Drill is part of every granular typing program. Students must learn key placement, finger usage, posture, and all those other details. ...
Since I'm clearly not an expert, I've been doing some research (and I'd love to hear your tips too!). Here are some suggestions I've seen, to make reading lessons enjoyable and successful. Incorporate Blended Learning Materials When teaching young children how to read, blended learning ma...