Science programs should be such that a child develops a set of skills to explore content, rather than learning the content by rote or by memorizing. (GB)

Discusses ways to improve mathematics instruction with an approach that leaves room in the mathematics program for incidental moments. (GB)

Every day contains those unavoidable waiting periods, but they need not be unproductive. You can convert waiting time to learning with the help of sponge activities---learning activities which "sop up" those precious droplets of time that would otherwise be lost. (Author)

Article gives techniques for teaching about the future. Teachers should help students develop the potentials for growth so all may live in a future of their own choosing. (Author/GB)

Discusses ways a teacher can help handicapped students by providing the experiences which realistically take into consideration the children's limitations but encourage them to reach out toward their fullest capacities. (Author/GB)

Author describes the value of visual literacy as a teaching tool and learning technique in various schools throughout the country. (MB)

Ways to encourage students to develop clear, legible styles.'' (Editor)

Describes the organization of classroom Reading Learning Stations as one way to provide individualized learning experiences. (RB)

How to use student manipulative materials and the overhead to get student involvement with first graders. (RB)

A grab bag of ideas for working with learning-disabled children in the areas of reading, writing, spelling, and arithmetic. (RB)

Article shows how a visitor from another country enriched a social studies program; describes methods used, and the results gained with these methods. (RB)

Author's sixth grade class published their own fiction magazine in a venture that was modeled as closely as possible after a real magazine business. (Author/DR)

While studying the subject of cities, third graders decided to conceive and create a model city of their own. (DR)