Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using scraps Age: 6+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: K-5 Materials: Scrap paper Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils Markers or watercolor paints (optional) Using Collages to Enhance … Read More
How To Use Collages to Enhance Creative Writing In The Classroom
Beloved Community Charter School – Fitness Champions
We love to share amazing success stories of schools becoming fitness champions and encouraging students to live an active lifestyle. John Taylor is a physical education teacher at Beloved Community Charter School in Jersey City, NJ, and his life’s mission … Read More
La Quinta Middle School Gets Active!
It’s so great to see schools encouraging physical education and teaching students the importance of getting active. We love to share amazing success stories of schools raising the bar for physical education. Laura Spradlin, a teacher at La Quinta Middle School … Read More
Monthly Book Activity- Batter Up! History of Baseball
Batter Up! History of Baseball (Time for Kids Nonfiction Reader) – by Donna Rice Story Summary We are just finishing up baseball season! This book will teach young readers all the facts about America’s national pastime. This informational text is … Read More
My Guide to Leading Enthusiastic Student Groups
During the majority of my career I have been on the fringe of creating a student leadership group at the elementary level. The idea in my mind was that this group would consist of 12-15 students and we would meet … Read More
Classroom Management for Kindergarten Teachers
Keep it Simple Strategies (KISS) – Classroom Management for Kindergarten teachers. We’re launching a new series of articles showcasing great ideas for classroom management. We’ll start with Kindergarten, then move through the grades, with helpful additions along the way. Please … Read More
Three Successful After School Program Grants
You’ve been working hard all summer long with the curriculum team, devising a master plan to raise the school’s academic achievement level. Your students’ test scores have been abysmal and getting worse, and you are determined to fix this issue … Read More
Monthly Book Activity: Froggy Goes to Camp
Froggy Goes to Camp – By Jonathan London Story Summary Froggy is off to summer camp! Even though Froggy is very excited to go to camp, he has to overcome some fears about going away to camp. Young campers are … Read More
How to Celebrate Nutrition With MyPlate!
MyPlate is the USDA food symbol that illustrates our five food groups into a familiar image for kids. It represents a place setting for a meal. These five food groups are the building blocks for a healthy diet and MyPlate … Read More
Physical Education Lessons using Pool Noodles
Recently, we’ve had several inquiries at PE Central asking, “As a physical education teacher, how can I use soft swim pool noodles appropriately in my physical education class?” Great question! Soft foam swim pool noodles are a versatile, low … Read More
