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New interactive Curriculum for:

Primary (grades 1—2)
Middler (grades 3—4)
Junior (grades 5—6)

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Ideas for Minimizing Distractions

Posted August 24th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Visual or auditory distractions or teacher mannerisms may distract students from listening. Sometimes you can help students become better listeners simply by making some minor changes in the room environment or in your manner of speaking.
Answer the following questions to see if you are minimizing distractions:

Are my students facing away from the outside or doorway […]

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Nonverbal Storytelling Skills

Posted August 17th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Let’s face it: we can say a great deal without even opening our mouths. Use nonverbal skills to make your stories more interesting. Work on a new skill each week to improve your storytelling.
Whole Body
We’ve all seen stiff speakers and slouching speakers. We need to find a happy medium. Start by placing your feet firmly […]

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Fall Football Party

Posted August 10th, 2009 in Junior

Fall and football go together! Your juniors will enjoy the fun and food of a football get-together, even if some of them don’t understand the game. The following activities will give them a reason to cheer!
Pick a name
Each junior chooses a football player alias; e.g., Touchdown Tom, Quick-move Aaron, or Catch ‘em Carrie. Write the […]

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Practical Tips for Helping a Child Cope with Loss

Posted August 2nd, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Accept the child’s feelings. You do not need to cheer him up. Share briefly your own feelings of sadness over a loss you have experienced.
Realize the extent of the child’s pain. Even though the child is young, his feelings are deep. Do not try to gloss over the loss or humor the child into feeling […]

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