In working out exercises in addition the author became convinced of the importance of the ones place of the mind and fashioned a carefully worked technique in order to free the student from having to think about technique. (Author/RK)

Presents a program developed by three elementary school guidance counselors aimed at promoting student responsibility and respect in the classroom. (JMB)

A teacher-parent recounts how she used labels on grocery items and other advertising formats to help her preschooler gain confidence in beginning reading. (JMB)

Have writing skills taken a backseat in your classroom? They have in many schools, even though the need for good writers is growing. A professional writer and teacher shows how you can help your students take their first steps in developing writing skills. (Editor/RK)

What's ahead in your world, and how are you going to handle it? What effects are educational developments going to have on you and your children? Five experts in elementary education take short looks into the future. (Editor/RK)

A lesson plan focusing on Amendments VI and XIV to the Constitution and due process of law through the right to trial by jury is offered. Primary and intermediate students participate in the fictional trial of a weaver charged with selling goods under false pretenses. Teaching procedures and related activities are suggested. (MT)

A teacher describes how a classroom diary, part of a daily classroom routine, was created through class members sharing their experiences with each other. The diary also served as a teaching tool in such areas as language arts and handwriting. (CB)

The use of invertebrates as classroom "pets" can develop students' skills in scientific inquiry and instill respect for science. Few materials are needed for projects involving invertebrates. Suggested activities using snails, crickets, earthworms, crayfish, and guppies are offered. (DF)

A classroom stamp collection can be used to motivate students in social studies, language arts, science, art, and geography. Tips on how to obtain stamps and develop a curriculum that focuses on many subjects are offered. (DF)

Authors stress the need of students to know more human beings and to know more about human beings; and they list several ideas for the study of current events. (GB)

Five elementary school teachers give their ideas to best utilize various news media in the classroom. (GB)

Author sheds some light on the teaching of ratio in elementary schools. (Author/RK)

Author provides two tests to point out misconceptions about nutrition and nutrition instruction. (GB)

A lesson involving tape recorders and group discussions dealing with the implications of noise for the individual and society.'' (Author/SP)

How to take advantage of children's everyday activities to introduce basic math concepts.'' (Editor)