Describes an inductive categorization strategy for helping children develop word recognition ability. Closes with theoretical and interpretive comments that support the use of the word sort teaching strategy. (FL)

Summarizes 60 characteristics of effective instruction for gifted students that can be provided in the regular classroom. These characteristics include six general categories or areas of "need": individualizing basic instruction, appropriate enrichment, effective acceleration, independence and self-direction, personal and social growth, and career…

Presents descriptions of social studies learning activities which teachers have found useful in social studies classes at various grade levels. The teacher developed activities focus on studying sociology through investigative reports, conceptualizing through questions, identifying vocabulary use differences between the United States and Great…

Presents a General Assessment Model (GAM) to evaluate learning activities for secondary school students. Students summarize the content within the activity and relate the content to a core of social studies skills and knowledge. The teacher then constructs a graph which correlates GAM scores with the activity. (KC)

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

Summarizes an English department discussion about the teaching of novels, and lists 20 types of activities that can be used in helping students study novels. (GT)

The practice of assigning students to present reviews for class examinations has benefits for student, teacher, and class. (LH)

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)

The article outlines a cognitive psychodevelopmental curricular approach for meeting the educational needs of young children enrolled in an Early Childhood-Exceptional Education Needs (EC-EEN) program. (SBH)

Several teachers contribute activities, games, and teaching ideas for writing instruction in the elementary grades. (SJL)

Presents ideas for using students' names as springboards for vocabulary or reading instruction. (FL)

A pumpkin patch is one way to incorporate sensory experiences, language, expressive writing, and art activities into a project for preschool and school aged gifted children. (CL)

The use of bibliotherapy (a teaching technique focusing on reading) with emotionally disturbed children is discussed, and learning activities for individuals or groups are described, including discussion techniques, poetry writing, and student-developed questionnaires. (CL)

Describes an exercise teaching brain structure to introductory psychology students, involving construction of a three-dimensional semi-section of the human brain out of clay. (Author/CK)

A collection of brief articles offers suggestions for teaching the basics: social studies, problem solving, reading, and science. (CM)