Eight droodles and captions are presented as examples of gifted children's responses when introduced to droodle exercises for divergent thinking activities. Ways to present different kinds of droodles are described. (MC)

Describes how to organize a large second-language class so that all students can participate in games or activities better suited to smaller groups. Also offers a partial list of games and activities. (EKN)

Advances a definition that distinguishes ritual from other kinds of formal expression. Demonstrates the creative potential of ritual through an analysis of ritual structure as illustrated by practical drama lessons. (PD)

Presents activities designed to bridge the gulf between scientific culture and literary culture. (DD)

Argues that children can enjoy poetry if it is taught right and describes a number of writing activities to stimulate interest. (RB)

This performance guide is designed for teachers to use with students before and after a performance of "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile," a musical based on the books by Bernard Waber, with book by Michael Slade, music by David Evans, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. The guide, called a "Cuesheet," contains four activity sheets for use in…

This performance guide is designed for teachers to use with students before and after a performance of the one-act musical based on Martin Handford's books, "Where's Waldo?" book by Michael Slade, music by David Evans, and lyrics by Faye Greenberg. The guide, called a "Cuesheet," contains four activity sheets for use in class,…

Four simulation games in the area of economics are reviewed to facilitate their classroom adaptation. (Au/KM)

Pre-trial release system, or own Recognizance (O.R.), one of the most important recent changes in the criminal justice system, is the focus of a classroom simulation activity. (Author/KM)

A study of methods of teaching creative dramatics in Australia, the United States, England and Canada. (RN)

Author describes the techniques his students used in the transfer of images from a printed page. (CB)

Author describes the activities of an art class which participated in a project that served to shield unsightly objects in a basement classroom. (CB)

The article discusses the use and some kinds of games as teaching aids in a classroom environment. (JA)

A series of four short articles by teachers describing how spelling can be made an activity kids can get excited about. (Editor/MB)

The author describes a method of teaching initial sounds in words. The teacher writes a story using vocabulary that have the same initial sounds. The stories keep the students' attention and help in the teaching of phonics. (MS)