Article illustrated how a common and compelling theme can be developed by a teacher and then introduced into the classroom as a way of integrating the arts, science, reading, and math. (Author/RK)

Day-by-day lesson ideas are given for an eight-day writing unit in which students study literary conventions and write their own short stories. Evaluation of the stories is continuous throughout the unit and partly done by other students. (SJL)

Presented is a four-lesson unit for teaching intermediate grade pupils how to outline. (SJL)

Presented is a step-by-step system and guide for incorporating math into reading. It keeps everything organized and provides a record of all math concepts being reinforced. A bibliography of books containing many number concepts is presented. (KC)

The author describes unorthodox techniques that she uses when conventional spelling rules fail to help her students to spell certain words correctly: exaggerated pronunciation, unconventional syllabication, and emphasis on root words. (SJL)

Presented are activities for students in grades 3-6 which use assorted breads and spreads to represent layers of the earth's crust. It is suggested that in addition to providing good nutrition, this method has helped the children use the processes of science to deduce some basic principles of geology. (KC)

Guidelines are presented for conducting an organized and productive class discussion. (SJL)

This article describes a technique which uses a number line and simple games to teach primary-graders the relative value of different coins. (SJL)

Described is a grammar program, "The Drama of Grammar," which engages students in exploring language through active participation in numerous activities. It is based on the recognition that children already know and use the language system, and builds on that knowledge. (KC)

Outlines a four step plan (Model, Assess, Prepare, and Practice) to improve students' listening attitudes and skills, primarily through teacher modeling. (Author/SJL)

Author developed a metric olympics in order to provide students with exercise, fun and practice with metric measurement. (Author/RK)

Includes learning activities that will help motivate students to ask questions and seek alternative solutions to problems. Children will better understand themselves and the world around them when they begin to relate to time and space, develop such thinking skills as classifying and ordering and make connections between objects and events.…

Ideas, suggestions and activities for preschool through the early primary grades. (Editor)

A school psychologist suggests 10 practical classroom management and instructional techniques that the regular class teacher can use to help a hyperactive child. (SJL)

The author explains to the classroom teacher how to make music listening a daily part of early childhood education. She suggests a number of specific musical works--from the classics through rock music-- that young children will enjoy. (SJL)