Article outlined some traditional games that children play and compared the similarities of one country's games with those of another. (RK)

Are you one of those people who feel that the only good insect is a dead one? Do you suffer from entomophobia--dread fear of insects? Such attitudes, fears, and prejudices stem from insect ignorance. Authors explain what insects are good for and give students a more realistic and fascinating view of their world. (Editor/RK)

Over the summer months, students can lose up to 60% of the math and reading skills that they learned during the year. From special ways to say goodbye to fun activities to share with parents, this paper provides over 50 ideas to keep the learning going.

Is it for elementary kids? A district gives some guidelines, a teacher her philosophy. (Editor)

A lull before you're off to lunch? Here are activities to sop up those extra minutes by reinforcing what you're taught. (Editor)

What happens when you are faced with a group of blind, outdoor adventurers? Discusses a workshop for blind students at a camp situated in the mountains northwest of Los Angeles and suggests some ideas combining imagination and outdoor learning experiences that can help blind students understand more about their environment. (Author/RK)

By using games in the classroom the teacher becomes a facilitator rather than an authority. Children become active decision makers and experience healthy social interaction, and stimulation and variety are built into the learning process. (Author/RK)

A geographer and a teacher present 12 "action packs" to show you how to obtain your goals for geography instruction. (Editor/RK)

Cutout projects, an idea notebook, bulletin boards and displays, and green thumb suggestions comprise another combination of learning experiences for elementary students. (Author/RK)

Suggests some creative ideas in a number of learning areas for elementary education. (RK)

Human roots go deep into nature and much of our technology and vocational activity is really an extension of the natural world. Suggests an introductory learning exploration of the different ways in which people perceive the various manifestations of matter about them. (Author/RK)

Eight teachers contribute their ideas for successfully working with parents. Included are: a parent information/resource center; guidelines for parent teacher conferences; ideas for using parents as classroom volunteers; and skill development activities that parents can use at home with their children. (SJL)

Children learn to edit their own writing. (Editor/RK)