Articles written by Megan Sheakoski
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How to Use the Repeated Reading Strategy
Teachers and parents can use the repeated reading strategy to increase reading fluency skills.
Apr 21, 2012
- Megan Sheakoski
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Teach Kindergarten Kids to Write Letters and Numbers
Kids can use fun, multisensory activities to learn how to make letters and numbers and increase their handwriting and letter identification skills.
Apr 2, 2012
- Megan Sheakoski
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Teach Kids Relaxation Strategies
Teachers can teach students to use the Cool Down Corner in the classroom to help them relax and calm down when they are feeling frustrated.
Feb 27, 2012
- Megan Sheakoski
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Fun Activities to Celebrate the 100th Day of School
Celebrate the 100th day of school with a 100 piece snack mix, a 100 things collection, 100 tasks, counting, a 100 writing prompt and a 100 square quilt.
Jan 31, 2012
- Megan Sheakoski
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! Goal Setting Lesson Plan
Use Dr. Seuss' beloved book to teach elementary school students how to set goals and determine the steps needed to accomplish them.
Dec 31, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Planning a Successful Class Field Trip
Organization is the key to planning a school field trip. Taking a step by step approach to the process helps to make the event run smoothly from the start.
Nov 30, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Candy Corn Math Lesson Plan for Halloween
Elementary students will have lots of fun using candy corn to learn math patterns, measurement, addition and subtraction, and how to count in multiples.
Oct 23, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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How to Choose an Elementary Tutor
Choosing a tutor for a child that needs extra help can be very overwhelming; knowing what to look for and what to expect can make the process much smoother.
Oct 23, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Leaf Themed Elementary Bulletin Board Ideas for Fall
Bulletin boards with leaf and tree themes are perfect for the elementary school classroom in the fall.
Sep 25, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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How to Have a Favorite Book Character Halloween Parade
Teachers can put an educational spin on Halloween by having the students dress up as a character from their favorite book for a school-wide parade.
Sep 11, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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The Morning Meeting in the Primary Classroom
Teach students reading, writing, math, calendar, and social skills during daily Morning Meeting activities.
Sep 9, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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First Day of Kindergarten Activity and Back to School Poem
Kindergarten teachers can use the Night Before School poem to help calm student fears and get them excited about the first day of school.
Aug 13, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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How to Create a Classroom Mission Statement
Developing a classroom mission statement helps to shape teachers' educational priorities and provides a framework for management and curriculum decisions.
Jul 31, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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How to Interview for an Elementary Teaching Position
Effectively researching and preparing for an elementary teacher interview is the way to land the perfect teaching job.
Jun 29, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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End of School Year Elementary Ice Cream Party Class Reward
Use an ice cream sundae party to reward elementary students for good behavior at the end of the school year as part of the classroom management system.
May 16, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Sight Word Games and Activities for Elementary Kids
Teachers and parents can use fun games and activities to help young students learn to identify, read, and write common sight words.
Apr 27, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Dr. Seuss' ABC Book Reading Lessons for Elementary Kids
The ABC Book by Dr. Seuss can be used to teach elementary reading lessons about letter sounds, common and proper nouns, and increase reading fluency.
Feb 19, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss Lesson for Elementary Kids
Elementary teachers can use Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss to teach kids how to read words with common word chunks.
Feb 18, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Dr. Seuss Day Resources for Elementary Teachers and Parents
Best websites for elementary teachers or parents to use to plan fun and educational reading activities for students to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Feb 18, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Best Valentine's Day Books for Primary Students
A collection of great Valentine's Day themed children's books to read with elementary age kids this February.
Jan 21, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Valentine's Day Mailbox Card Holders for Elementary Kids
Easy Valentine's Day mailboxes that elementary kids can make to hold cards from their classmates during a classroom party.
Jan 13, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Valentine's Day Elementary Math Measurement Lesson Plan
Primary students can practice measuring and weighing hearts and then using hearts as a non-standard measurement tool during a Valentine's Day math lesson.
Jan 13, 2011
- Megan Sheakoski
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Activities to Review and Teach the Letters of the Alphabet
Kindergarten students can learn and practice the letters of the alphabet using fun, educational activities based on the Dr. Seuss book On Beyond Zebra.
Dec 30, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Kindergarten Zoo Themed Letter Z Lessons and Activities
Kindergarten teachers can use If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss and zoo themed activities that teach students to identify, read and write words with the letter
Dec 30, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Yellow Lesson Plan to Teach Kindergarten Kids the Letter Y
Kindergarten teachers can teach students the color yellow and the letter Y together in a lesson plan based on the book Yellow Square by David A. Carter.
Dec 14, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Teach Kindergarten Students the Letter X Using Pirate Activities
Kindergarten teachers can turn their students into pirates and take them on a treasure hunt to teach them to read and write words containing the letter X.
Dec 13, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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How to Make Gingerbread Houses with Elementary School Kids
Parents and teachers can follow these easy instructions to make graham cracker gingerbread houses with elementary kids during a classroom party or lesson.
Dec 13, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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A Valentine's Day Lesson Plan to Teach Kids the Letter V
Kindergarten teachers can use Valentine's Day activities to teach students how to identify and write the letter V and to read V words.
Dec 3, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Mud Puddle Lesson Plan to Teach Kindergarten Kids Short U
Kindergarten teachers can use mud puddle activities to teach students to read and write words with the short U sound.
Dec 3, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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The Turnip Folktale Lesson Plan to Teach the Letter T
Kindergarten teachers can use the folktale The Turnip on the Starfall website to teach students the letter T with turnip themed lessons.
Nov 13, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Thanksgiving Lesson to Teach Colors and Patterns to Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers can use turkey and turkey feathers to teach students about mixing colors, color words, and color patterns.
Nov 4, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Kindergarten Letter S Ocean and Sea Themed Lesson Plans
Primary teachers can teach young students how to read and write letter S words as part of a sea themed science and reading lesson plan.
Oct 31, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Elementary Thanksgiving Turkey Glyph Math Lesson Plan
Elementary teachers can make a turkey glyph with students to teach them about non-standard measurement during a Thanksgiving math lesson.
Oct 24, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Little Red Hen Lesson Plan to Teach the Letter R
Kindergarten teachers can use The Little Red Hen story on the Starfall website to teach students how to read and write words with the letter R.
Oct 18, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Halloween Story Starters and Writing Prompts for Elementary Kids
Elementary teachers can use Halloween themed writing prompts and story starters during Writer's Workshop time to teach kids to use descriptive writing.
Oct 7, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Poland Social Studies Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Teachers can use fun activities to teach elementary students about Poland, its geography and its culture during a social studies lesson.
Oct 3, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Kindergarten Lesson Plans and Activities to Teach the Letter Q
Kindergarten students learn to recognize the letter Q, write Q words with Q tips, read Q words, and identify the Q sound using fun lessons and activities.
Oct 1, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Letter P Lessons and Activities for Kindergarten Kids
Kindergarten kids can write about making pancakes and then complete lessons and activities that help them read and write words with the letter P.
Sep 16, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Activities to Teach the Short O Sound to Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten teachers can use octopus themed activities and lessons to teach students how to read and write words with the short O sound.
Sep 13, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Math Playground: A Fun Math Website for Elementary Students
Kids can log onto the educational website Math Playground to learn new mathematical concepts, visualize word problems, and practice their math skills.
Sep 8, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Letter N Lessons and Activities for Kindergarten Kids
Kindergarten teachers can use noodle activities during their lesson plans to teach students to recognize, say, and write the letter N.
Sep 5, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Ladybug Life Cycle Science Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Teachers can make science lessons fun by growing live ladybugs in the classroom to teach kids about ladybugs and the ladybug life cycle.
Aug 21, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Letter L and Ladybug Themed Lesson Plans for Kindergarten Kids
Teachers can use ladybug themed activities and lessons to teach the letter L and L sound to kindergarten students using The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle.
Aug 21, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Teach the Letter K With Kite Themed Kindergarten Reading Lessons
Teachers can use the book Kite Flying by Grace Lin to plan kite themed lessons and activities to teach kindergarten students about the letter K.
Aug 4, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Teach Kindergarten Kids the Letter J With a Jam Lesson Plan
Teachers can make homemade jam or jelly with kindergarten students to teach them to identify and write the letter J and to read words with the J sound.
Jul 28, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Fish Themed Lessons and Activities to Teach the Short I Sound
Primary school teachers can teach students to identify uppercase and lowercase letter I and read words with a short I sound using fish themed lesson plans.
Jul 21, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Lessons and Activities to Teach Kindergarten Kids the Letter H
Kindergarten teachers can teach students to identify, write, and say the letter H in words by planning lessons and activities about hands and handprints.
Jul 13, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Grow Grass to Teach Kids the Letter G and the Color Green
Kindergarten teachers can teach students to identify, write and say the letter G and the color green by planting and growing grass as part of an LEA.
Jul 13, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Kindergarten Lesson Plan to Teach the Short E Vowel Sound
Kindergarten and first grade teachers can teach students to read and write cvc words with the short e sound using a decodable book and short E word sort.
Jun 30, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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Teach Kindergarten Kids the Letter C With Caterpillar Activities
Teachers can use caterpillar themed activities and lesson to teach students the C sound, how to write C, and how to read and spell C words.
Jun 23, 2010
- Megan Sheakoski
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