Presents a variety of activities for using museum exhibits to teach concepts such as line, movement, rhythm, space, sound, and shape. (JMB)

Presents ideas and activities for use with kindergarteners. Includes tips for teachers to use during the first weeks of school. (JMB)

Describes some ideas for using a phone directory for teaching alphabetical order, vocabulary, mathematics, geography, critical thinking, and problem solving. (Author/RK)

Elaborates on an instructional organization method for purposeful learning experiences within the social studies curriculum through compilation of varied learning activities built around a central topic. Provides a recommended outline including objectives, motivational activities, learning activities, evaluation techniques, and bibliography. (TRS)

Suggests that the classroom party is a successful tool for teaching students about animals. In addition to information on planning such a party, animal-related activities for each month of the school year as well as instructional strategies are offered. (JN)

How computerized electronic keyboards can be used in elementary music classrooms is discussed. Tips for buying the right keyboard are also presented. (RM)

The article reviews traditional analog time-telling instruction and introduces an alternative approach for learning disabled and other mildly handicapped students. The applied digital approach couples concrete instructional techniques with murals depicting time-related actions of student's day. (CL)

Suggestions are made for teaching units of length, area, volume, capacity, and mass along with rules for correct punctuation and spelling. A number of learning devices adapted from normal business practices are listed. (TA)

The intent of this article is to: (1) characterize appropriate content for drill activity, and (2) describe various cognitive levels of drill exercises that may be used in a learning situation. The overall purpose is to establish a rationale and guidelines for the appropriate use, rather than misuse, of drill exercises. (Author/ER)

The metric system is almost upon us. What progress is being made in converting curricula? (Editor)

Backward chaining is a teaching technique which logically and systematically links the steps of an algorithmic process, beginning with the final result and then working backwards. This paper concerns its application in the algorithmic problem-solving approach to computer science. (Author)

This article differentiates between sustained productive learning and short term enthusiasm in learning. (BB)

Description of a two-day fair at a free school in California. (SP)

Discusses factors to consider when deciding on the kind of pet to obtain and keep in the classroom, indicating that when the pet is responsibly chosen, cared for, and integrated into the classroom, it can provide many positive learning opportunities for children. Several of these opportunities are outlined. (JN)

Assignment sheets that structure reading activities can be helpful in reading instruction for gifted children. The guides include activity suggestions before the reading (mostly vocabulary), during the reading (questions at the literal and inferential level), and after the reading (questions focusing on analysis, synthesis, and other higher mental…