Orphan Boy This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely...		Direct Skill Instruction for Students with Autism This article identifies social skills that need to be developed with autistic students and the...
Structure of learner-centered classrooms A description of learner-centered classrooms can be found on this page.		Key Instructional Principles to Use with English-Language Learners A list of several key instructional principles that can be used with English-language learners...
Multiple Intelligences Activities Eight multiple intelligences are outlined along with teaching tips and fun activities.		The Teacher from the Black Lagoon Use these lessons and activities to supplement lessons centered around The Teacher from the...
"Frere Jacques" Translations Connect music and foreign languages with this resource. You will find the French song "Frere...		Charlotte's Web: Chapter One Read the first chapter of Charlotte's Web.
Glossary of Internet Acronyms and Emoticons The acronyms abbreviate common phrases and slang we're all familiar with, and the emoticons...		How Students Learn Discover the laws of learning and how students use the knowledge they acquire in the classroom....
What Is Cooperative Learning, and What Does It Do? Cooperative learning is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students...		Writing Conferences The writing conference is a one-on-one strategy, that takes place between the student writer...
The Story of Ferdinand Activities Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who follows his...		Six Tips for Successful Oral Reading Sam Sebesta, a specialist in Readers Theatre, gives teachers six tips for a successful oral...
Room Arrangement Arrangement of class space is crucial when dealing with disruptive students and important to...		Planning Pyramid for Multi-Level Mathematics Instruction Organize you teaching by focusing on what all, most, and some of your students will learn in...
Tough Love: How to Work with a Disruptive Student You're a teacher challenged with a difficult student. You've tried being nice and not so nice,...		Performance Assessment Basics This article outlines different assessments teachers can use in the classroom to evaluate...
Insects Bulletin Board Encourage educational conversation about insects with this ladybug bulletin board.		Empowering Diverse Students with Learning Problems A summary of a program that can foster a positive attitude and positive self-concept for...