After a decade of budget cutbacks for physical education, teachers have noticed a negative impact on their students' academic performance. And they're doing something about it. The author discusses how teachers and parents are launching programs to get kids on their feet and back into shape.

Examines the reasons behind the renewed popularity of small rural schools. Successful practices employed at several rural schools are described briefly. (JMB)

Discusses recent developments which have stimulated interest in teacher centers and describes five types of teacher centers now in operation. (JMB)

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

Describes four different and exemplary preschools: Small World Center for Creativity (Boise, Idaho); the Creative Play Center (Worthington, Ohio); Westmoreland Cooperative Preschool (University of Oregon, Eugene); and Montessori Gardens School (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina). Also gives tips on running a preschool. (SJL)

Describes a program in which both handicapped and nonhandicapped children learn and grow through their mutual interaction. (MP)

Author used an innovative method to help students improve on their sentence building. (RK)

Author attempted to help children develop ways to appreciate the diverse world in which they live by exposing them to things, both commonplace and exotic, and to encourage them to begin collections of their own. (Author/RK)

Describes a preschool program in which all skills, including academic and social skills, are taught through movement. Children are introduced to over 300 physical activities and sports in a year's time including: balance beam, parallel bars, trampoline, swimming, hockey, basketball, golf, archery, track, and volleyball. (JMB)

Describes a woodworking program for elementary school students in Ontario, Canada. Briefly discusses program benefits in areas such as maculinizing the curriculum, providing opportunities for object manipulation and exercise of fine muscle control, and counteracting sex-role stereotypes. (JMB)

Today gently nudge your children's creative abilities into motion. Invite their attention to the "Bright Discovery" of composing poetry - a fun and a rewarding experience for all. (Editor)

Describes some innovative public relations practices developed by Pennsylvania elementary schools. (SJL)

Seven easy projects to get you through the last of the winter blahs! (Editor)

Article described a program in which children could involve themselves in activities of their choosing. (Author/RK)

Most schools include in their curriculum some kind of safety program for children. Questions the effectiveness of these programs and if the children's behavior is changed for the good. As part of your next safety unit suggests this simulation game, which involves children in repeated problem-solving situations. (Author/RK)