Why is it important to use precise language? Participants explore this question in the fourth activity in a series of 15 on effective instruction. Perfect for all content areas, the activity promotes appropriate language choice through...

The six instructional shifts in this workshop definitely move math and science teachers' understanding of instruction. The workshop, 13th out of a series of 15, asks participants to examine sample tests and to look at how the six...

Imagine seventh graders developing a school wide plan to promote respect in their school. That's the vision behind the second lesson in the R-E-S-P-E-C-T series. In preparation for designing a school-wide media campaign, class members...

Looking for some tools to help you incorporate social and emotional learning into your curriculum? Then check out this 79-page kit packed with ideas for developing social-emotional learning competencies. The first section provides...

Who knew getting a better grasp on learning and psychology requires understanding only 20 principles? The resource, especially ideal for high school Psychology, discusses 20 important principles that debunk common myths and provide...

How have educational standards evolved? Educators of adults examine expectations in the 10th workshop out of 15 to better determine how standards have grown. Participants respond to a variety of sample questions to determine how they...

What is social and emotional learning (SEL), and why is it important? Using a helpful resource, teachers discover ways to enhance SEL in the classroom. They show pupils how to regulate their emotions and behaviors, set personal and...

Four resources make up the SEL toolkit for educators. Intended for those that teach kindergarten to twelfth grade, helpful files include a companion guide, presentation, reference list, and a one-page snapshot that neatly showcases the...

Lights, camera, action! Math educators consider how to improve their instruction by examining a model of the five-practice problem-solving model involving a movie theater. Participants examine cognitive demand in relation to problem...

Don't forget to read between the lines! Educators learn tips and activities to help scholars learn to infer to increase reading comprehension. Activities suggested include think alouds, backwards words, and who's who. the packet includes...

This site provides a free download of the Promoting Vocabulary Development publication. The booklet is divided into three parts: Obstacles that make vocabulary development difficult, Components of effective vocabulary instruction and how...

The site is intended to promote U.S. companies to invest in Angola. Provides information on the Angolan economy and Angola's history.

Imagination is one of the most important ingredients of a creative mind. Because imagination is at its peak in early childhood, educators can continually cultivate it among preschoolers. By allowing children to experiment with life...

Use this toolkit to promote understanding about Islam through study of the culture, traditions, and personal stories of Muslim Americans. Engaging videos, background essays, discussion questions, and teaching tips challenge students to...

As teachers, we play an important role in supporting children's ability in art, dramatic expression, and creative responses to problems. Creative power increases a young child's desire to learn and supports intellectual development. This...

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Bible Picture Book by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge [1870]. This is a book of pictures with captions depicting stories from the Bible.

This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Gospel Picture Book by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (1884), a collection of illustrated Bible stories.

This is a strategy guide to determine if reading material is complex and therefore, worth a close reading. It offers a list of quantitative, qualitative, reader characteristics/task consideration measures of text complexity.

In this instructional activity, students learn about ways to manage their privacy and reputation online by exploring their digital presence and to make good choices about sharing other people's content online. Students explore how they...

Activities to help teens understand how to make good choices. Includes an activity feedback form for students to fill out, a poster, sample situations teens may face, and several short scripts for role-playing.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Hymns and Pictures by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (1865), a collection of Biblical children's poetry and hymns.

This lesson plan teaches letter-writing format by using literature and shared writing. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.

Thematic pairings of novels/short stories with movies can help students access difficult texts and can lead to deeper comprehension and lively classroom discussion. This article suggests pairings for some commonly assigned middle and...

A program enticing students to promote peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict through media such as film and inviting conversation between the two groups.