Describes a classroom exercise which focuses the student's attention on his visual imagination and helps him learn how to apply his imagination to the study of poetry. (RB)

Examines the relationship between literature and art as a possible basis for studying communication in the English classroom. (RB)

Contains two lessons in which students explore their feelings and then describe their responses through creative writing. (RB)

This document provides guidelines and suggestions for taking preschool children on field trips. Rationale for field trips, safety considerations, planning, preparation through classroom activities, parent involvement and keeping a field experience reference file are among the topics discussed. Examples of trips to a supermarket and to hear a high…

The paper describes three activities designed to enhance the self concept of mentally retarded students and build a positive classroom climate. Listed are 21 techniques for building self concepts, including encouraging overlearning and accepting limitations. (CL)

Briefly described are approximately 110 activities appropriate for use with minimally brain injured children. Examples of activities are sorting beans, tracing pictures from coloring books, making a 'catch and pitch' mitt out of an empty bleach bottle, and using the Viewmaster to encourage interest in geography. Also included are directions for…

Intended for use with the photographic materials available from the Workshop for Learning Things, Inc., this "camera cookbook" describes procedures that have been tried in classrooms and workshops and proven to be the most functional and inexpensive. Explicit starting off instructions--directions for exploring and loading the camera and for taking…

Presents ideas for a variety of learning activities, many with a February theme. Includes such things as valentine games, word games, ideas for new uses for old books, Lincoln and Washington activities, a shapes game, ideas for how to use skill cares, and activities for teaching syllables. (JMB)

Discusses philosophies, problems, uses, and misuses of vocational agricultural contests with focus on improvement of classroom performance. (JH)

The article describes activities (such as reading and interpreting restaurant menus) designed to teach survival skills to secondary special education students. (CL)

Offered as a method of motivating students, "Articon" is described as an educational game appropriate for use in a variety of industrial arts laboratories and grade levels. Development of the game, gaming activity, and the instructor's role are discussed. (TA)

Offers ideas for classroom activities centered around a tropical deep sea theme. (SB)

A list of activities for creative dramatics work in the classroom. (MM)

Designing and building a hockey table offered upper school students at Ashbourne School in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, vocational and academic instruction, opportunities to channel aggressive and sexual impulses, experiences that enhanced self-image, healthy peer relationships, and opportunities for individual initiative and involvement. (JG)

Prevocational education for mentally handicapped students can be integrated with normal class activities if the teacher focuses on activities and values that are common to the worlds of school and work. (GW)