Games can be used to stimulate interest and to make learning shorthand fun. Suggested games include these: geographic shorthand rummy, shorthand concentration, shorthand baseball geography, shorthand geography spelldown, shorthand password, and shorthand hangman's bluff. (SC)

Thirty-two outstanding teachers tell their get-acquainted ideas for the first week of school, and give helpful first of the year activities. (Editor/GB)

An abbreviated form of a game which provokes students into thoughtful examination of significant human values is presented. A description of the game model is given along with goals and steps for playing it. Instructions for determination of the winners and debriefing procedures are provided. (SM)

Describes several activities including directions for surveying and mapping the schoolgrounds, designed to help children comprehend the meaning and significance of contour lines. (JR)

Describes a project involving two second grade classes using codes to communicate with each other and thereby developing language skills, and understanding communication theory. (GB)

Article describes student involvement in developing an arboretum, transforming a dumping ground into a children's park, setting up micro-environments, and building a fragile ecosystem on their school grounds. (Author/RK)